The Kentucky based Buffalo Trace distillery, has announced the launch of its 2023 Antique
Collection, which is comprised of five limited-edition whiskeys of various ages,
recipes and proofs.
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, which launched in
2000, features expressions from George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas
H. Handy, Eagle Rare and Sazerac. All of which have been aged and proofed at
the pinnacle of their flavour profile to embody the best possible expression of
each whiskey.
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| The 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection |
The 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, which includes the oldest ever Eagle Rare bottling to feature in the series, is comprised of:
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon (50.5% ABV) Distilled in the
spring of 2004, the whiskey is said to deliver notes of dark chocolate and
cherry pie filling on the nose, followed by notes of caramel-drizzled chocolate
sponge cake, spice and an earthy cigar box on the palate.
George T. Stagg Bourbon (67.5% ABV) Distilled in the spring
of 2008, the whiskey is said to deliver notes of cinnamon, cherry cola, leather
on the nose, followed by notes of chocolate and vanilla on the palate.
Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old Rye Whiskey (45% ABV) Produced using whiskey barrels that were filled between the autumn of 2004 and
the spring of 2005, the whiskey is said to deliver notes of dried orange, rye grain, clove
and aniseed on the nose. Followed by notes of black pepper, vanilla, oak floral
honey and tobacco leaf on the palate.
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey (62.5% ABV) Comprised of whiskey barrels aged for over six years, the whiskey is said to deliver notes of
orange zest, lemon oil, caramel and hints of pine on the nose. Followed by
notes of freshly baked rye bread spread with orange marmalade, honey, light oak
and black liquorice on the palate.
William Larue Weller Bourbon (66.8% ABV) Distilled in the
spring of 2011, the whiskey is said to deliver notes of dark brown sugar and vanilla
beans on the nose, followed by notes of stewed cherry, brown sugar crumble, baking
spice and a hint of maple syrup on the palate.
Limited in quantities, the 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique
Collection, are sold separately and will be available later this month from
specialist retailers, for a RRP of $124.99 each.
Posted by Steve Rush