Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, Reinhard Pohorec reviews Buffalo Trace Bourbon, an American Whiskey we've previously featured among our top 10 best bourbons to buy online. (See our full list here: bespokeunit.com/american-whiskey/bourbon/best/)
Discover The Liquor Formula & Read The Review:
bespokeunit.com/articles/american-whiskey/buffalo-trace
Learn about the Bespoke Unit Liquor Formula:
bespokeunit.com/spirits/formula
Read all about Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys with our guides:
bespokeunit.com/american-whiskey/bourbon/types
00:00 Introduction
The review of this Buffalo Trace Bourbon was conducted with the Bespoke Unit Liquor Formula, which is a quantifiable matrix for scoring spirits. You can find the filled-out formula for Bulleit Bourbon in the review link above.
01:04 Overview
The Buffalo Trace distillery is one of the oldest still in production with the name Buffalo Trace recalling the pioneering spirit of the people who moved westwards along the shores of the Kentucky River, where the Buffalo traces and trails could be followed.
The overall design of the Buffalo Trace whiskey bottle is beautiful. It's an everyday whiskey that could be in your daily rotation for cocktails, long drinks, high bowls, and the likes.
02:41 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey Robe & Appearance
The color of Buffalo Trace Bourbon is gold and amber with just a bit of viscosity. The legs are running down the side of the glass in a rather fast way. The liquid is 40% alcohol by volume or 80 proof for those in the United States.
03:00 Buffalo Trace Bourbon's Nose
The aroma is a gorgeous, mellow, fruity, apple, orange peel, lemon zest combination. There's quite a bit of minty freshness to it along with the traditional bourbon sweetness of corn, roasted grains, charred wood, caramel sweetness, coconut flakes, and a lovely vanilla cream.
It's not an overly sweet or sticky nose but rather a lively, zesty freshness that makes you come back for More
03:47 Tasting/Palate
The palate of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon has orange notes and kumquat. I also detect some marzipan, a bit of white chocolate, and nougat.
The second layer reveals the traditional and typical vanilla, coconut, roasted, toasted white oak, a little bit of a dry woodiness which is reminiscent of heavily charred wood staves, and almost an ash like nuance.
It's all very well integrated. It's not superbly complex or long for that sake, but a very pleasant, charming, beautifully balanced spirit.
04:44 Buffalo Trace Cocktails
I typically like to pour Buffalo Trace Bourbon with some ginger ale over ice with an orange zest. You can also make a delicious mint julep thanks to the mint note that was previously highlighted on the nose. The palate also matches fresh mint sprigs, so you could definitely use this for a typical Kentucky Derby signature drink, the mint julep.
Other than that, if you do an Old Fashioned variation, for example, use the Fair Kumquat. We did a separate review (youtu.be/YaBE2cb8pas) on that for some of that orangey, bitter and fresh kumquat sensation and further enhance liveliness, the fruitiness and the freshness that the Buffalo Trace Bourbon would bring.
Overall, Buffalo Trace distillery offers wide variety of different brands, blends and products like the Antique Collection and some of the Van Winkles that you're definitely familiar with. But the Buffalo Trace Bourbon is truly their entry level and standard offering. It's the most traditional rendition of the distillery. And thus, I truly think this is a classic American bourbon that you should try and also stock in your liquor cabinet.
06:10 Food & Cigar Pairing Suggestions
As far as food pairings, simple corn chips or corn snacks would make for a lovely combination with the corn based material that is used for the bourbon whiskey.
In terms of cigars, I went for an AJ Fernandez Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar. The creaminess, and sweetness with a slight bitterness in the finish are a great compliment. I wouldn't go for an overly complex, heavy, spicy cigar because it could easily overshadow this bourbon whiskey.
07:01 Overall Experience, Value For Money, & Presentation
Overall, Buffalo Trace offers great bang for your buck. This is a very affordable bottle, so the price value ratio is excellent. Again, underlining the fact that this is your everyday standard pouring bourbon.
With its well-balanced medium complex, this is an excellent bourbon for all your preferred cocktails and long drinks.
Already tried Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Whiskey or have any questions? Leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts!
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In this video, Reinhard Pohorec reviews Buffalo Trace Bourbon, an American Whiskey we've previously featured among our top 10 best bourbons to buy online. (See our full list here: bespokeunit.com/american-whiskey/bourbon/best/)
Discover The Liquor Formula & Read The Review:
bespokeunit.com/articles/american-whiskey/buffalo-trace
Learn about the Bespoke Unit Liquor Formula:
bespokeunit.com/spirits/formula
Read all about Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys with our guides:
bespokeunit.com/american-whiskey/bourbon/types
00:00 Introduction
The review of this Buffalo Trace Bourbon was conducted with the Bespoke Unit Liquor Formula, which is a quantifiable matrix for scoring spirits. You can find the filled-out formula for Bulleit Bourbon in the review link above.
01:04 Overview
The Buffalo Trace distillery is one of the oldest still in production with the name Buffalo Trace recalling the pioneering spirit of the people who moved westwards along the shores of the Kentucky River, where the Buffalo traces and trails could be followed.
The overall design of the Buffalo Trace whiskey bottle is beautiful. It's an everyday whiskey that could be in your daily rotation for cocktails, long drinks, high bowls, and the likes.
02:41 Buffalo Trace Bourbon Whiskey Robe & Appearance
The color of Buffalo Trace Bourbon is gold and amber with just a bit of viscosity. The legs are running down the side of the glass in a rather fast way. The liquid is 40% alcohol by volume or 80 proof for those in the United States.
03:00 Buffalo Trace Bourbon's Nose
The aroma is a gorgeous, mellow, fruity, apple, orange peel, lemon zest combination. There's quite a bit of minty freshness to it along with the traditional bourbon sweetness of corn, roasted grains, charred wood, caramel sweetness, coconut flakes, and a lovely vanilla cream.
It's not an overly sweet or sticky nose but rather a lively, zesty freshness that makes you come back for More
03:47 Tasting/Palate
The palate of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon has orange notes and kumquat. I also detect some marzipan, a bit of white chocolate, and nougat.
The second layer reveals the traditional and typical vanilla, coconut, roasted, toasted white oak, a little bit of a dry woodiness which is reminiscent of heavily charred wood staves, and almost an ash like nuance.
It's all very well integrated. It's not superbly complex or long for that sake, but a very pleasant, charming, beautifully balanced spirit.
04:44 Buffalo Trace Cocktails
I typically like to pour Buffalo Trace Bourbon with some ginger ale over ice with an orange zest. You can also make a delicious mint julep thanks to the mint note that was previously highlighted on the nose. The palate also matches fresh mint sprigs, so you could definitely use this for a typical Kentucky Derby signature drink, the mint julep.
Other than that, if you do an Old Fashioned variation, for example, use the Fair Kumquat. We did a separate review (youtu.be/YaBE2cb8pas) on that for some of that orangey, bitter and fresh kumquat sensation and further enhance liveliness, the fruitiness and the freshness that the Buffalo Trace Bourbon would bring.
Overall, Buffalo Trace distillery offers wide variety of different brands, blends and products like the Antique Collection and some of the Van Winkles that you're definitely familiar with. But the Buffalo Trace Bourbon is truly their entry level and standard offering. It's the most traditional rendition of the distillery. And thus, I truly think this is a classic American bourbon that you should try and also stock in your liquor cabinet.
06:10 Food & Cigar Pairing Suggestions
As far as food pairings, simple corn chips or corn snacks would make for a lovely combination with the corn based material that is used for the bourbon whiskey.
In terms of cigars, I went for an AJ Fernandez Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar. The creaminess, and sweetness with a slight bitterness in the finish are a great compliment. I wouldn't go for an overly complex, heavy, spicy cigar because it could easily overshadow this bourbon whiskey.
07:01 Overall Experience, Value For Money, & Presentation
Overall, Buffalo Trace offers great bang for your buck. This is a very affordable bottle, so the price value ratio is excellent. Again, underlining the fact that this is your everyday standard pouring bourbon.
With its well-balanced medium complex, this is an excellent bourbon for all your preferred cocktails and long drinks.
Already tried Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Whiskey or have any questions? Leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts!
CONNECT:
Web: BespokeUnit.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/BespokeUnit
Facebook: Facebook.com/BespokeUnit
Twitter: Twitter.com/BespokeUnit
Subscribe to Newsletter: BespokeUnit.com/newsletter
