I've got several new bottles to open and try, but my palate just seems "off" the last couple weeks. Whether it's my mood (which has been relatively foul), sinuses/allergies (with this wacky weather half my property is in bloom), or my brief fascination with Vodka Cranberries (don't judge) I have been afraid to try anything new until stuff I've already tried tastes right to me again. I did promise myself that I would re-visit some of my earliest reviews now that I have some experience under my belt and this was one I had ready to go at the end of 2019. So, here goes... NOSE: Fairly Simple and Straightforward. A little Heat from the alcohol, but when that dissipates, it smells like a bourbon should. Caramel, Vanilla, Leather, Oak, a Hint of Soft Pink Bubblegum, maybe a Little Citrus and Floral. After some time, Dried Apricot or Peach. Haha...Okay. Maybe it's not as simple as I first thought. NEAT: Sweet. That Pink Bubblegum note is front and center. Vanilla, Light Astringent Oak, Sweet Tea, and Leather. Finishes with a Medium Kentucky Hug with light Vanilla and Wood coating the palate. Not as much going on here as the nose would lead you to believe, but solid nonetheless. SPLASH: Gives the nose a Peppery quality. Seems to accentuate the rye notes. Makes the palate even sweeter by showcasing the Vanilla notes. VERDICT: I really like BT products and usually pick them up on the rare occasion that I find them, but apparently I need to enjoy them more. What led me to re-visit this one was opening my closet and finding 5 unopened bottles of BT that I have purchased over the last 3 or 4 years. One at a time on the rare occasion that my ABC store guy emails to let me know he got a few bottles. In that time, I don't know if I've drank a drop. Bought, put away and never thought about again. What am I doing? It's Buffalo Trace for God's sake, not some Van Winkle unicorn. It's a bit overpriced at $30 (especially considering Eagle Rare has made a comeback around here and is only a few dollars more), but it's on par with other distilleries base/mid-range offerings (WT101, Maker's, Elijah Craig, 4 Roses Small Batch, etc). New Year's Resolution #10? Drink more Buffalo this year!