Jackson Richards

Review of Buffalo Trace Distillery

Passed on the tour (already know how bourbon is ma...

Passed on the tour (already know how bourbon is made and there was quite a crowd), but was able to go straight to tasting their fine wares.

The staff were knowledgeable and courteous, and had the perfect order to try their products in.

1. White Dog Mash - an unaged bourbon, coming in at 125 proof, sweet corn taste at first followed by a shine-like burn.

2. Kentucky Straight Bourbon - starts smooth and ends spicy

3. Eagle Rare Breed - starts spicy and ends somewhat smoother and sweeter

4. Pecan bourbon chocolate - rich dark chocolate, slightly chewy bourbon flavoured creme center and a pecan on top

Finished with their "Kentucky Cream", which is like Baileys but made with real cream and of course, their bourbon. God-damn it's delicious!

A terrific experience of some pretty good bourbons (of which a few bottles followed us home) in a nicely done store. Definitely the highlight of our Kentucky touring. And do check out their stuffed mini-buffalo.