I tried Buffalo Trace for the first time last night.
When I try a new alcohol I will always take the first sip neat, then I will add ice to finish it.
I found the first sip to have a nice rich flavor, with just a bit of a bite at the end. I will also say that this is the first bourbon I have sampled where the first impression was the taste of the barrel. It has a very oaky flavor.
I then put it on ice, allowed the ice to cool, and slightly dilute the bourbon . It remained favorable and the effect of the ice reduced the bourbon burn.
Over all I enjoyed it as a stand alone drink, but next I think I will make a mint julip and try it that way.