Buffalo Trace Single Oak Project (Barrel #149)
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Nose
Bright tropical fruit and red berry notes with a pronounced alcohol lift. Mango and pineapple character. Cocoa powder chocolate notes. Rye spice with vanilla and oak balance.
Palate
Fruity sweetness with Froot Loops character. Tropical fruitiness (mango, pineapple) with citrus notes. Dark chocolate and powdered cocoa undertones. Mid-palate is the highlight with a concentrated burst of sweetness and fruit. Nutmeg accent detected.
Finish
Sneaky finish that surprises with orange zest and black pepper spice. Citrus continues through the finish with lingering rye spice that doesn't burn.
Overall Score
3.2 / 5
A uniquely expressive single-barrel expression with bright tropical and fruity character, though the profile is unconventional for its producer.
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Perfection
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