Buffalo Trace 1L, 40%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
Nose: A complex aroma of vanilla, mint and molasses. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
Palate: Pleasantly sweet, with notes of brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
Finish: Long and smooth with serious depth. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Buffalo Trace Bourbon.
Description
Buffalo Trace 1L, 40% is the larger-format international bottling of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The distillery presents Buffalo Trace as its flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged in new, charred oak barrels for many years in century-old warehouses, while current market listings confirm this 1 litre version at 40% ABV.
What makes this bottle especially appealing is the way it combines the classic Buffalo Trace profile with added practicality. The official tasting notes highlight deep amber colour, aromas of vanilla, mint and molasses, a palate built around brown sugar, spice, oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise, and a long, smooth finish. In 1 litre form, it becomes an even more useful bottle for regular pouring, gifting and home-bar service, while still retaining the character that made Buffalo Trace one of the best-known names in modern bourbon.
Why Choose Buffalo Trace 1L, 40%
Buffalo Trace 1L, 40% stands out because it gives you the familiar Buffalo Trace bourbon character in a more generous bottle size and at an easy-drinking strength. It has the depth and sweetness expected from a well-made Kentucky straight bourbon, but it remains smooth, accessible and highly versatile, whether it is poured neat, over ice or into classic cocktails. The larger 1 litre format also adds practical value for customers who want a dependable bourbon that goes further on the shelf.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for bourbon drinkers who enjoy vanilla, mint, brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit and spice in a smooth, rounded style.
It is ideal for home bars, entertaining and classic bourbon cocktails, especially where a full 1 litre bottle offers better practicality for regular use. This is based on the confirmed 1L presentation and Buffalo Trace’s recommended serving style for rocks and spirit-forward cocktails.
It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a recognised Kentucky bourbon staple to a serious spirits shelf. This is an inference based on its flagship status, long heritage and broad award history.
Product Details
Product Name: Buffalo Trace 1L, 40%. The naming reflects the user-provided bottle title and the confirmed 1 litre 40% format.
Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Country: USA.
Region: Kentucky.
Town: Frankfort.
Bottle Size: 1L.
ABV: 40%.
Style: Straight Bourbon.
Mash Bill: Mash Bill #1.
Maturation: Aged in new, charred oak barrels for many years in century-old warehouses.
Awards: The official brand page states Buffalo Trace Bourbon has earned over 100 awards and honours in the past two decades, and the current profile page lists 139 awards.
Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the sources reviewed.
Collector’s Note
Buffalo Trace 1L, 40% is not a limited-edition collector bottle, but it has lasting appeal because it represents one of the benchmark names in modern bourbon. Its interest comes from brand importance, distillery reputation and the role it plays as a reliable reference-point bourbon rather than from rarity. The 1 litre format gives it a little more shelf presence and practical value, making it especially attractive for enthusiasts who like core bottles from major distilleries in larger presentation sizes. This is an inference based on its flagship positioning, award history and established international market presence.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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