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Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Buffalo Trace

What it does

Buffalo Trace takes the frame into bourbon warmth. Where gin brings dry botanicals, it brings body, sweetness, and a little oak, which is why the drink becomes a Boulevardier rather than a Classic with a twist. With Antica it goes plush; with Cocchi it stays moderate. Pile richness around it and the bitter edge starts to sink.

In the family

American whiskeys

The weight-and-warmth move. Bourbon rounds and sweetens, rye firms and spices. Either way it takes the drink into Boulevardier territory, not a tweaked Classic.

What it opens up

Boulevardier
Whiskey in place of gin. Grain sweetness and oak sit under the bitter.

Mixes using this bottle (2)

Buffalo Trace, Campari & Carpano Antica
Boulevardier
Buffalo Trace, Campari & Cocchi
Boulevardier

Also called

Buffalo Trace bourbon
Buffalo Trace

Bottle details

Brand: Buffalo Trace