Therefore, we present the following detailed buying guide to every single Buffalo Trace whiskey brand, divided up in what we believe is the most logical way: By mash bill.Īlmost all of Buffalo Trace’s various whiskeys, across numerous brands, fall into one of four specific mash bills, although five technically do exist.Įven brands intended to offer a great value and rock-bottom prices have an unfortunate tendency to get swept up into the hype machine if they hail from Buffalo Trace, placing unfair expectations on bourbons that were never intended for much more than mixing with Coke.Īt the same time, the average drinker-the rank and file whiskey fan who doesn’t wait in line outside of liquor stores on the day when the truck arrives, hoping for a bottle of Blanton’s-may still not be aware of just how many brands Buffalo Trace actually produces, not all of which are clearly labeled as Buffalo Trace products. Things are complicated a bit by the fact that the exact percentages of any of the Buffalo Trace mash bills are not publicly available, as they are for many of the other classic Kentucky distilleries. At the end of the day, though, the most important distinction here is that BT features two main “classic bourbon” mash bills, along with a “wheated bourbon” mash bill and a “rye whiskey” mash bill. Bourbon Mash Bill #1: Pretty much universally referred to by drinkers as “Mash Bill #1,” this is the most common overall Buffalo Trace mash bill. It’s referred to as the “low rye” mash bill, reportedly featuring less than 10% rye overall. This mash bill can be found in everything from value brands such as Benchmark and Old Charter 8 to the flagship Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, E.H. Taylor and sought-after bottles like George T. They all share the exact same mash bill, being separated simply by age and maturation techniques. To many, this mash bill is the most frequently cited representation of Buffalo Trace’s specific house flavor profile. Bourbon Mash Bill #2: The #2 mash bill at Buffalo Trace is often referred to by drinkers as the “high rye bourbon” mash bill, although that’s really kind of misleading in a broader sense, as the 12-15% rye that is typically reported here is actually pretty standard for most bourbon distilleries-the “high rye” term isn’t often thrown around until about 20% rye or more. The most well-known mash bill #2 brand is likely Blanton’s Single Barrel, but it’s also used in both value brands (Ancient Age) and highly sought-after bottles such as Elmer T.
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