Uncorking Buffalo Trace KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey

[@22Catch22]

Buffalo Trace makes life really tough for craft bourbons. Most of them are twice the price and half as good.

[@LuisHColon]

This is the best bourbon in my opinion given the taste, price and its readily available.

[@tdaveniii]

My life wouldn't suck one bit if I was limited to Buffalo Trace, WT 101, and Rittenhouse Rye. Really happy I have other choices, but I love that there are great products available that are totally affordable.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

tdaveniii Have you tried Pikesville Rye? It's the big brother of Rittenhouse. We love it.

[@tdaveniii]

Indeed. That resides on the top shelf, not an everyday sipper.

[@petemitchell6788]

@@tdaveniii price has nothing to do with what you drink every day. Unless you’re on food stamps.

[@treytison1444]

All three of those taste much better than their price would imply.

[@hatchetjackphillips]

Can’t go wrong with WT 101 & Rare Breed!!

[@WhiskeyQuests]

I'm glad you guys still have an open mind when it comes to budget bourbon and not just say it sucks. Cheers!

[@scooter2d2]

Solid! Yes, absolute best way to describe this bourbon for sure. It is in no way shape or form a “lower” end bourbon. It’s more of an all around welcoming whiskey and lets itself stand up and be proud of what it is. Great neat, on the rocks, and wonderful in mixers. And you wouldn’t be apt to feel bad for drinking it any way you wish since it is roughly going for $23-ish on the shelf.

[@libartstech]

My go-to is Eagle Rare, but in its absence, I always go with Buffalo Trace. Such good stuff.

[@bpingtaz]

Buffalo Trace is my favorite bourbon! I loved going to Frankfort to the distillery for any of the seven tours when I lived in Louisville. Now I keep a little bit of Kentucky as decoration in my house; a bottle of Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and Wild Turkey 101.

[@pjfan173]

Tried for the first time tonight. Very drinkable for a new bourbon drinker

[@alfonsomartinez6659]

Love this bourbon, it’s solid and reliable. My go-to for a bourbon Old Fashioned cocktail. So well rounded on the notes of a bourbon taste but nothing eccentric which is what you can find later as you acquire your preferences in this spirit experience.

[@micah2767]

Sipping on a glass of Buffalo Trace, as I watch this video. Keep up the great work!

[@KenH-Racerken]

Always Have one open and a backup ready. Love buffalo Trace!

[@danielburford1441]

The bottle looks good too I have it on display with my western stuff.

[@MartyBecker]

Just one word, “Solid.”

[@neoroman0510]

I came from finding bourbon really strange about 20 years ago and now having found this new hobby being a home bartender, gradually finding bourbon my favourite whiskey at the moment. Buffalo Trace is at the top of my list along with Four Roses. I have started to appreciate drinking it even neat at times. Glad to find your channel, such a nice way to learn more about bourbon, thank you so much for your content! Liked and subscribed immediately, you are a charming couple and so knowledgeable about bourbon. :)

[@dennissimons339]

It's just the quintessential, classic bourbon. You can't go wrong with it

[@laplantski]

Sara, your description of B Trace was/is spot on. I literally feel the same way about it..

[@mitchmaglio1363]

Buffalo Trace is a spotty find in NY (and a little pricey) , but whenever I see it, i pick up a couple of bottles, and of course stock up when I am in KY! As you say it is a SOLID bourbon. Not one that I particularly enjoy straight, BUT a great cocktail bourbon. It works very well in Manhattans , Old Fashioned or with Coke and on Ice. It holds up nicely but does not over power in cocktails. (Not my cup of "tea" in a Julep as I like a bourbon that keeps it;s identity and is not overwhelmed by the mint.) It definitely deserves a place on the shelf and does yeoman's work at parties!

[@brokentangent6510]

I forget more than I should to not take for granted how available good bourbons are around here... It's very very rare around my region to NOT see even the most basic supermarket-y small liquor stores to NOT have multiple single-barrel offerings, and premium stuff like Eagle Rare, Knob Creek single barrel, Bookers, Blantons, etc.
Traveling out West for work/school, it makes my head spin what people are paying for stuff that is stupidly common around here. Al la' Jim Beam black, BuffTrace, Wild Turkey--that kind of stuff.
If you happen to come to Kentucky....check out the ACTUAL distilleries! Most of them do tours for free, or a tiny cost and most do sampling--- the last tour I went on recently let us try a popular bourbon straight FROM the barrel, cask strength. It's a hell of a fun time.
P.S - if you're from KY, try some Ale-8 with bourbon in it! Match made in heaven, there.

[@bsmitley]

Was searching all my local liquor stores for this, and today went into Sam's Club and found it plentiful for $22. What a steal. Needless to say I'm going to pick up a second bottle tomorrow 😅

[@Brad-ic4bp]

This is one of those initial "gateway" bourbons that I first tried when I got into whisky a few years ago, then quickly abandoned on my evolution to better (or at least more expensive) bourbons. I just picked up a bottle again on a whim (because it was only $25 and I didn't want to leave the store empty-handed). Revisiting it now, it's much better than I remembered - a great daytime sipper with fantastic flavor but not a punch of complexity or burn.

[@IndyMotoRider]

Agree. This is an easy, value based every day sipper that doesn't sacrifice on taste.

[@bennyhoohoo3267]

To me, Buffalo Trace is THE quintessential bourbon.

[@wolferine6466]

Buffalo Trace is my favorite bourbon to mix but my all time favorite bourbon is Blade and Bow. Would love to see you guys taste and review it! Thanks for always posting awesome videos!

[@DOULOS1337]

EL SCIENCE blade and bow is freaking incredible! Probably my third to first being angels envy cask strength and little book.

[@grimdawg83]

Picked up a liter for $24.99 at Costco. I'm buying more soon.

[@IC86]

Good video, thanks for posting it. It’s May 2021 now, and my favorite store has a limit of one bottle per customer. I snagged the last remaining 1.75 L bottle, so I should have BT for a good while.

[@Ken603b]

I love Buffalo Trace. And it comes in a really cool bottle.

[@hatchetjackphillips]

Finally got to try some Buffalo Trace last weekend for the first time. Really good stuff!! Went down super smooth and gave me a nice warm Kentucky hug!. Will definitely get a bottle if I ever come across some. Looking into doing a tour.

[@juanrodriguez7153]

You guys are awesome. Definitely learning about whiskey. Your videos are so helpful.

[@josephthomas2226]

Hard to find - I found it in the 8th store I visited. (Savannah GA)
Hard to find at $25 - I paid $36. A guy I talked to paid $57 a week ago - and he was happy to pay it. He said it was his favorite bourbon.
Taste? I thought it was ok. I have no idea why people are losing their minds over it. I like the following $25 or less bourbons better - WT 101, Early times BIB, Evan Williams BIB.
Would I buy it again? For $25, sure. For $36? no way. (to be fair, I only had one taste. I need to try it again and maybe I will re-think it)
PS - I love your bourbon channel!

[@user-mf4oy3jr9i]

Great bourbon. I also really liked the budget Benchmark 8, from the same company. Hello from Russia!

[@toonvanrooij3891]

this is in the netherlands 19 euro ( 22 us dollars ) , i have have it all the time on my bar its a good solid bourbon that we all love here across the pond. love your reviews greetings from the netherlands.

[@thealize808]

Hello from Las Vegas ☺

[@BourbonBlind]

Nailed it! Everything a bourbon should be, textbook Bourbon. One of my daily favorites.

[@thespankdmonkey]

A great bourbon easily found for less than worse bourbons here in Vegas. I really enjoy a ride on the Buffalo :)

[@redshredder1021]

The 2nd bottle of bourbon I ever bought. I love it! I kept the bottle.

[@yankee167]

This is some good bourbon! I always have this on my shelf. Wonderful for the price

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

BT for the win!!!!! Buffalo Trace is my go to drinking NEAT and slowly sippin. I have some BT store picks that are unreal and amazingly yummy!!!!!!! :) Keep up the great videos of the average daily drinking stuff. Great Video.

[@andrewschuschu3499]

I consider it to be the Glenfiddich 12 of the bourbon world. Solid reliable taste, easy to taste, solid history and brand, and a great place for a beginner to start or an expert as a return to your roots.

[@dougcohen4888]

Started drinking bourbon with Buffalo Trace. Great taste for the price. It became hard to find for MSRP so when I see it for reasonable price I'll buy cause it is a great value and tasty bourbon. Cheers

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

My store just got our own barrel of Buffalo Trace and bottled it last week!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Nice!

[@troyduncan6437]

Yes! More of these type videos on attainable bourbons!

[@alaskancub7124]

What I love about BT is it’s always consistently good, but sometimes, and you never know when (but Barrel Selects are a good bet), sometimes you get an AMAZING bottle of BT. Which isn’t a shocker seeing where it comes from...

[@BourbonandAussies]

Nice, classic review with a sweet intro!Cheers guys!

[@charlescollier9591]

My go to Bourbon. I am expanding my Bourbon experience but haven't found any better.

[@zoorockf1]

One of my fav Bourbons

[@gonerydin4225]

I love this stuff. It doesn't last long at my house. : )

[@NickDV007]

Really enjoyed the review 👍👍👍 Saw you on Roy's vPub recently, which was also really great, so as I've also recently purchased a bottle of this as my first bourbon, I thought I'd give this a watch 😎 Absolutely love this bourbon, and as you say, it's so easy to sip - half my bottle gone already! Thanks, and now liked, subscribed and 'belled' 👍

[@betteryoubetter]

This is the bourbon that opened me up and took me off 30 years (not kidding) of 'just Jack Daniels" (now JD is still a good drink! but!)....when I say 'opened me up" I mean trying different American bourbons....now, its my new JD; pretty much all I drink! Great stuff!

[@M_Ladd]

How could you forget about me? That night will forever live in my mind! It was so very special and I lost so much of my fluids I will never be able to replace them!

[@slayerrocks2]

Just getting into bourbon and just got this. Half a bottle gone already.
The flavour profile is almost identical to Eagle Rare. Just less alcohol, and a shorter finish.
Not sure if there is £10 worth of difference though.
Love from Manchester UK

[@peternt2008]

I just brought my first bottle of Buffalo Trace today , in Australia it sells for $50 + a bottle. My first impressions of it, is that it is a very mild bourbon. This would be a very good entry bourbon for a newcomer to drinking bourbon, maybe even a good bourbon for women to try and not scare them off with a massive burn factor. This is very easy to drink and easy to drink quickly instead of my usual drinking neat and slowly savoring the flavors in my mouth between sips. I would recommend to bourbon newbies as a bourbon they can drink neat. If you want to add coke to something, drink Jim Beam White.

[@SkillBoostingTips]

Love making smoked Manhattans with this or Larceny.

[@GoldenClays1]

It looks as though it's a very enjoyable experience for the both of you. Thank U.

[@MrTValleyguy]

You should pre-announced what you'll be uncorking so your co-drinkers could sample with you.

[@Goochbot]

Weirdly enough, this is pretty easy to find here in Ireland. Most supermarkets have a small selection of bourbons, but this is almost always among them. Definitely my go to, over Makers, Woodford Reserve or Bulleit

[@BourbonJunkies]

A good Buffalo Trace store pick was one of my favorite bottles under $80~. Awesome cinematography by the way!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Bourbon Junkies Thank you!

[@ANDRESARKISSIAN]

Hi guys love your channel. Long Island New York this bottles priced at $39.99. Just bought it tonight for the first time I’m enjoying it I just wish it was under $30. ANDRE from New York.

[@beardedwonder9508]

I love thos stuff. It's very dependable and one that can enjoy without having to pop a 60 to 100 dollar bottle to enjoy some flavor

[@joseluismckenna1844]

This made me remember how much I used to love the four Roses 🌹 line and have drifted away not that I hate them but haven’t tried their higher end

[@728Joe]

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[@OGbrick420]

just found Buffalo Trace in Virginia for 25.99 before tax. will be cracking it open on tomorrow's livestream! Peace IBN

[@jrc480]

I don't see this as hard to get I am in Arizona and see it in every liquor store I walk into. I just picked some up today. A 1LTR bottle for $23.00

[@fredsmith3001]

They do make Buffalo Trace Barrel Proof. It's called Stagg Jr. Same mashbill. Same age. Just uncut with water. And, it is awesome!

[@bsh21wash1]

I finally just found this up in PA. They had it behind the counter lol. Looking forward to trying it.

[@chipgar63]

Watching this video 2 years after the fact. I am finishing a pour of BT. I found it here in Georgia for 26 dollars. I did not hesitate to snatch this one up. I have seen it as high as 40. But much of the time I don't see it at all. The bourbon boom reminds me of the cigar boom from the nineties. When that boom finally leveled off there were so many good cigars available and that remains to this day

[@mathewherrera5984]

I work at a liquor store here in southern Texas and Buffalo Trace just got out of allocation so I got me a bottle 😎 sipping it right now

[@bigwillpro]

You can't beat BT for the price. Im glad we can still get it for under 20 in Texas. Cheers

[@BigSteve34]

Wow its in the 40s in my area

[@rawdog268]

Buffalo Trace every time.I find it in san jose @ Total Wine for around 36 and 45 for the 1.75 bottle.The whiskey beats out alot of 100 dollar whiskeys iv tasted.

[@jasonhall9211]

Buffalo Trace started my love for Bourbon. Being near some ky distilleries allows for some good options at times. I would love to see yall do a review on Cooper's Craft chiseled and charred 100 proof?

[@Cynical1800]

This is the one I've been waiting for.

[@anthonyconstantine3986]

Picked this up yesterday at CVS for $22....not on sale.

[@dodgeball693]

I get maple glazed donut on the nose and definitely chocolate on the finish! Also, I think this develops a good bit after its opened. The taste profile is similar (for me) to WT 101, just less intense.

[@CobraLaLalLal77]

Love Buffalo Trace, I happen to be lucky enough to have two bottles of E.H. Taylor four Grain.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

That's very lucky! We still have never owned a bottle.

[@bradsmalley7168]

Certainly never have a problem finding it in Dodge City, KS. Great review as always!

[@sams2997]

Dodge City?!😳 Word round these parts is the Marshall don't take too kindly to Dodge City folk..reckon there's some outlaw boys out yonder. Go'on git before the law come round....save the Buffalo Trace tho!🍻

[@terrellkluting5370]

Good Stuff! Her eyebrows are on point today! Keep up the great work.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

Prices here in NY are outrageous, it must cost a fortune to ship Bourbon from Kentucky to NY 🥃 I just bought a bottle of Buffalo Trace and finding it wasn't the hard part (and it was very hard to find) forking over that $48 (tax incl) at the register was the hard part! and I also picked up a bottle of Elijah Craig s/b for only $31.

[@ernestclayton8550]

We just started getting a few bottles a month! Used to be once a year. It's now on the favorites list! Cheer's p.s. $29.95

[@maxguitarhero]

Buffalo Trace is the most solid of bourbons. If you want just the most solid textbook bourbon for 25 bucks or so, you can't go wrong with Buffalo Trace.

[@db1machine]

You two freaking crack me up. I’ve tried Eagle Rare and this because if you. Great videos.

[@jpcampbell]

This is super hard to find because it’s basically allocated by association around here in Texas. I finally found a bottle for $25 yesterday. Well worth it. I’ve seen more eagle rare on the shelf than this at my local store.

[@FraldinhoBJJ]

Buffalo trace is certainly the benchmark for quality . Any worse and the bourbon in question can only be ok or average . Any better (and it has to be better ) to be great. I started as a total noob and now that I have blantons , eagle rare , weller 107, and a dozen other allocated bourbons I have come to the realization that BT is one of my top favorites and still very good

[@acelee632]

love the show! I just discovered Old Ezra 7Y 101 and price wise its about the same as BT. BT is very vanilla forward (love!) while the ezra is oaky and cherry heavy. Can't decide which i like more so i'll just keep both stocked in the bar!

[@pross6525]

Buffalo Trace is definitely a favorite of mine next to Eagle Rare when i can find it. Here in Florida its hard to find Eagle Rare now Buffalo Trace is a bit easier for the most part to find.

[@joemac65]

As a bourbon drinker here in Ireland good bourbons are quite expensive, but I can usually pick up Buffalo trace for £18, similar price to Jim Beam and far superior, for my money the No1 budget bourbon (Available here anyway!)

[@service1956]

Buffalo Trace is a good decent Bourbon. I like it a lot. I really think it is under priced for the quality it is.

[@Cynical1800]

It's interesting you guys can't find this in bulk. I'm in south Louisiana, and its on the shelves here about 20 bottles deep.

[@rajoconnor]

So back when Mad Men was on, I wasn't into Bourbon. Don Draper loved Old Fashioned! So, I looked up how to make them on TH-cam. Dound a video that said use BT! It's cheap and readily available. That go me into trying Bourbon Neat. So, my real first Bourbon was BT. I got a taste for it... used to be everywhere just sitting on the shelf. Those days are long gone and BT is in limited release.

[@usmc4ever765]

Love that shirt he’s wearing

[@clifflash7274]

Hey, guys,
I haven't any BT Regular, but I do have 4 different store picks from around the metro ATL - all are so different....YUM!

[@Beachbumartist]

You can get Buffalo Trace bourbon anywhere here in Lexington and no one buys and it collects dust on the shelf. Store picks are single barrel. nice reviews.

[@alexanderkrizel6187]

Ok, so, WORST HEADACHE EVER! I can't really blame BT. I had more than I should have, but that is the bourbon, and that is my memory. Otherwise, a good bourbon, especially at the price ($26 when I got it). That same day, I got an "L" bottle of Blanton's. 7 more to go!!! Thanks for the videos!

[@captainthrall]

As a guy whos just getting into whiskey, I find myself to be slightly disappointed by Buffalo Trace. The real pity is that the disappointment is no fault of its own. Buffalo Trace is a very good, inexpensive, traditional, middle of the road bourbon. That description almost sounds insulting, but it's not meant to be. It's good! The disappointment comes from the hype surrounding it.
Trying Buffalo Trace in 2022 is almost like going into a movie that people have said is "the greatest ever!" There's no way it can live up to those expectations. Of course you should try it. Of course you're going to grow to love and appreciate it... but that very first sip might not knock your socks off the way the hype might leave you hoping to believe.

[@jdkimple]

I'm still a Evan Williams type of girl... guy!

[@jefferyneu3915]

This would be my weekly bottle is I could find it in Cincinnati or northern KY.

[@robbanta2979]

Love BT... Pear, Honey and craisin goodness

[@WhiskyJason1]

wow - this is also getting rare in some places - unbelievable :-(

[@imtherealjoeyd]

Stagg jr is Buffalo Trace barrel proof. Info came from supervisor at BT. Also Harlen said BT is his favorite (who knows 🤷🏼‍♂️)

[@kyleb2044]

Can't find buffalo Trace in Wisconsin, snagged a bottle last year in Colorado for a good price. I did find eagle rare at one place near me, but it hasn't been floating my boat as much as it was built up from word of mouth. The eagle rare was unfortunately sitting right below a heat vent, maybe that messes with the flavor.

[@flo4nicebebob129]

Good choice

[@IndyGuy65]

Liquor store near me was out of BT last week but I found the Meijer has a plenty! Good review.

[@yuema8188]

her eye brows are on spot! thank you