Tag: buffalo trace
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Weller Full Proof (Total Wine Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Like it or not, much of the ongoing interest in bourbon is thanks to Buffalo Trace. They’re a distillery that’s bigger than most casual drinkers might realize. All one needs to do is visit the “Our Brands” part of Buffalo Trace’s website to see just how many names and bottles…
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Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year (2020) Scoresheet & Review
Pappy Van Winkle is one of those names that seemingly requires no introduction. Namedrop it in a crowd or online community and discussions about pricing, availability, and more are bound to erupt. Pappy’s reputation has effectively made it the pinnacle of recurring releases in bourbon. There might be other bottles…
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Blanton’s Single Barrel Scoresheet & Review
Of all the bourbons that require next to no introduction, Blanton’s is most certainly a frontrunner. Spend any length of time in a liquor store and you’re bound to hear someone ask one of the employees “do you have Blanton’s?” But why is it so popular? The most logical place…
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Weller Special Reserve Scoresheet & Review
Weller has always had a particularly mysterious aura to me. Although Florida isn’t an ABC control state, it is home to a liquor chain called ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, which exclusively carries the Weller line throughout most of the state. This arrangement is particularly annoying for bourbon lovers since…
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How George T. Stagg’s Mysterious Disappearance Serves An Important Reminder
On October 6, 2021, Buffalo Trace announced the details of their hotly anticipated Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) for the year. What made this particular announcement so noteworthy was the news that there would be no George T. Stagg. Per the New York Times article that first brought this development,…
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Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Scoresheet & Review
Blanton’s might just be the most polarizing whiskey these days. It was instrumental in getting bourbon out of its slump years thanks in no small part to the single barrel nature, decorative bottle design, and collectible bottle tops. This popularity has skyrocketed to the point that people are willing to…
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Eagle Rare Scoresheet (V2) & Review
I remember the days when Eagle Rare sat on shelves here in Florida. It wasn’t that long ago—not even ten years. My friend and I would walk into places like ABC and Walgreens, mostly to get stuff to mix, and we’d notice stuff like Eagle Rare with its tentative $30…
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Black Ridge Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Whiskey is a confusing market. With several brands, categories, expression styles, and production methods available, the field can be daunting even for those who keep up with new releases and developments. Of little aide to this are store-exclusive brands, with Total Wine having a fair share across every spirit category.…
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Ancient Ancient Age Scoresheet & Review
There’s a lot of whiskey out there. So much so that some company websites can miss a brand or two in their admittedly expansive portfolios. One example of this is Ancient Ancient Age from Buffalo Trace, which carries the number 10 on the label to callback the days when it…
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George T. Stagg (2020) Scoresheet & Review
George T. Stagg is a name that will make any bourbon fan’s ears perk up like a soon-to-be-walked dog. It is arguably the most popular expression in the collective beast that is the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC), thanks in no small part to its high proof, age, rarity, and…
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Stagg Jr. Batch 14 Scoresheet & Review
Around this time last year, I tried Stagg Jr. for the first time. It was a procured sample of batch 13 that I split into two separate pours, mostly to double-check my thoughts. By the time I finished my second pour, I frustratedly declared it my favorite whiskey. Fast-forward a…
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Scoresheet & Review
The Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. (E.H. Taylor) line from Buffalo Trace isn’t one I’ve had copious opportunities to try. Although I was fortunate enough to try samples of their Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Straight Rye earlier this year, actually finding a bottle (much less for MSRP) is so…
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