Single Barrel of Buffalo Trace
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:36 pm
A number of months ago, I spoke to Mark about an idea that I'd been kicking around, which was to get a group of bourbon aficionados together to buy our very own barrel of bourbon from Buffalo Trace. After some initial inquiries with BT, we opted for their namesake brand. We rounded up a group that wanted "in" on this endeavor and we began planning. Mark & I made numerous contacts to BT to see what they could do for us to differentiate our barrel from the "regular" Buffalo Trace. We were able to get a medallion that says "Bottled for Bourbon Enthusiasts" as well as get each bottle numbered. We arranged to do a tasting during the Bourbon Festival. Our group sampled from 5 different barrels, eliminated 3 from contention, and then made our choice. That was a LOT of fun. The folks at BT are terrific and showed us a wonderful time that day. Our group was very lucky to have LeNell on board with us, not only as a member of our group, but also since she has the wonderful "LeNell's" liquor store, through which we would receive our bottles.
Well the big day arrived this past week when LeNell informed me that the Buffalo had arrived at her store. I took a rare lunch break on Friday afternoon, and paid her a visit to pick up my share. I must say, we got a damn good barrel. I've been enjoying it since Friday. It is SOOOO smooth, with a creamy mouthfeel. It's got good "legs" and to me has a nice degree of candy corn taste that mingles nicely with some oak, leather flavors. I think I detect a smaller degree of spiciness than others have said that they perceive, but there is a nice amount there to play off of the sweetness. The finish lingers and lingers in the back of my throat, again with the candy corn taste along with some sweet orange flavor. I hope that other members of the group will share their impressions as they get their bottles. This bourbon is so dangerously drinkable that I may need to go back to Kentucky soon to get another!
Bob
Well the big day arrived this past week when LeNell informed me that the Buffalo had arrived at her store. I took a rare lunch break on Friday afternoon, and paid her a visit to pick up my share. I must say, we got a damn good barrel. I've been enjoying it since Friday. It is SOOOO smooth, with a creamy mouthfeel. It's got good "legs" and to me has a nice degree of candy corn taste that mingles nicely with some oak, leather flavors. I think I detect a smaller degree of spiciness than others have said that they perceive, but there is a nice amount there to play off of the sweetness. The finish lingers and lingers in the back of my throat, again with the candy corn taste along with some sweet orange flavor. I hope that other members of the group will share their impressions as they get their bottles. This bourbon is so dangerously drinkable that I may need to go back to Kentucky soon to get another!
Bob