Background: This is a single barrel of Buffalo Trace, one of the flagship offerings from the Buffalo Trace distillery. This has no age statement but was selected by 3rd Base Spirits.
ABV: 45%
Nose: Heavy caramel and oak, very hot. Hint of earth, but heavy typical bourbon oak and vanilla
Palate: Medium, oily, vanilla and oak that are dominate. Black pepper and oak come thorugh with the sweet caramel and some trace honey underneath
Finish: Medium length that is a vanilla creaminess mixing with oak
Rating: 6/10
Guess: This was good, would guess some basic entry bourbon, typical flavors
Reveal: Buffalo Trace Single Barrel Select: 3rd Base Spirits Barrel #111
Well this was off profile for BT, a bit higher as it usually is a 5 on my scale but nice for a store pick.
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1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect