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Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 13 Year Old-Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon (125 Entry Proof)
Buffalo Trace

Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 13 Year Old-Fashioned Sour Mash Bourbon (125 Entry Proof)

4.19 Good

20 reviews20 ratings

93 critic score Top 12% of whiskey

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 13 Year 45% ABV

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About this bottle

This experimental bourbon undergoes a sour mash process where it is allowed to "sour" before yeast is added, unlike most contemporary bourbons that use setback from a prior batch. It is aged for thirteen years and entered into the barrel at 125 proof, compared to a paired bottle entered at 105 proof. Both are bottled at 90 proof and sold in 375ml containers.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 60
Sweet 50
Spicy 40
Vanilla 40
Oily 30
Floral 10
Fruity 10

Reviews

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Johanna Gaspar 4.0

Cherries on the nose, but there's a deeper, somewhat intriguing note. The initial dark mellow taste shifted from dark fruit to a medicinal flavor that lingers into the finish. I'm not entirely sure what I'm tasting, but it's certainly distinct.

Sue Bassett 5.0

Smooth toffee with hints of butterscotch. Has a full, oily mouthfeel. Adding a splash of water really brings it to life. If you encounter a bottle, it's worth the cost.

Brenden Paige

Purchased a bottle on 12/29/15! Eager to try it...

Derick Skipper 5.0

Incredibly smooth.

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