Tastes

Well balanced, not perfect but at the price point this is certainly worth the minimal investment. It’s certainly sweet but you can still taste the oak. The only setback is the lack of complexity and depth of the finish. This is a perfect example of a successful 20th century survival of the dark ages of bourbon. It’s a drinker, not a shelf trophy!

Good... spicy and warm, not too sweet. Picked up a little straw on the pallet with a hint of tobacco on the finish.

I got a sample of this from a friend and I’m kinda glad I didn’t buy it for myself. The nose was overpowered by ethanol leaving very little else to detect, the palate is boring and the finish evaporated. Given current bourbon trends and hipster lingo, I’d call this a minimalist bourbon... minimum age, minimum flavor complexity and minimum value for price. I hope they left some of this in the barrel for future years. It’ll probably have some potential once it graduates high school, but for now... it’s a kind of an annoying little 6th grader that just wants your money.

Makes a great manhattan!

Good craft bourbon that’s a touch on the sweet side. The port finish is noticeable but not overpowering. Neat is the only way to enjoy the full experience, the already low proof will cause the special subtleties to be lost with the addition of water or ice. The price point is right at the maximum of what this whiskey deserves. If you find it priced over $50, keep moving... theres better stuff in that priced range.

Solid bottom shelf work horse. Buffalo Trace mash bill #2 shines through with the higher rye content. Don’t confuse this with the standard Ancient Age, the 10 year is worth the minimal investment for your home bar.

Sweet and one dimensional but good enough to come back to. Still a bottle that’s being marketed for a story and not the highest quality of its contents.

This is your grandpa’s bourbon! Timeless tradition and unmatched craftsmanship. This offering is gone so if you find this on the shelf, you buy it without delay... ALL OF IT!

Phenomenal cask strength bourbon! This is everything right about the craft bourbon industry. I toured the distillery this summer and got the chance to be part of a private barrel selection. These guys are taking every effort to produce a world class whiskey. Seasoned barrel staves, toasted heads, single sourced corn from a local farm. All that effort results in a burst of cinnamon and baked spices on the palate led by the warm vanilla nose. The oak is the star of the finish that lingers on and on. Kentucky meet Washington!

This is a home bar staple and a dependable rye. Classic notes putting the rye forward. Find yourself a bottle of Herbsaint and some Peychaud’s bitters and you got yourself a seriously good cocktail. Or... skip the science project and enjoy this neat, either way you’re gonna enjoy BT’s flagship rye!