Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection | Cabernet Franc Aged After 6 Years

Whiskey: Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection | Cabernet Franc Aged After 6 Years
Exploring the flavor influence of used French oak, two different batches of bourbon were aged first in new American white oak barrels, and then finished in Cabernet Franc barrels.
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Size: 375ML
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Age: 14 Years
Origin: United States
Distillery: Buffalo Trace distillery
Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection | Cabernet Franc Aged After 6 Years
For this experiment, Bourbon was aged for six years and three months ina new American white oak barrel before it was rebarreled into a used French oak Cabernet Franc barrel. There it was aged for another eight years, making it a total of 14 years old. Earthy tannins of Cabernet mingle well with the bourbon undertones.
Distillery Information
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, that is owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fire Copper (O.F.C.) Distillery. Its namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey, was introduced in August 1999. The company claims the distillery is the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States. The company says the name “Buffalo Trace” refers to an ancient buffalo crossing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Franklin County, Kentucky. The Sazerac Company purchased the distillery in 1992.