Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, we created our signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is distilled, aged and bottled at the most award-winning distillery in the world. Made from the finest corn, rye and barley malt, this whiskey ages in new oak barrels for years in century old warehouses until the peak of maturity. The taste is rich and complex, with hints of vanilla, toffee and candied fruit. The smooth finish lingers on the palate. This will never change. TASTING NOTES This deep amber whiskey has a complex aroma of vanilla, mint and molasses. Pleasantly sweet to the taste with notes of brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise. This whiskey finishes long and smooth with serious depth. RATINGS Wine Enthusiast rating: 93 REVIEWS "One of the world's great whiskeys." Jim Murray, Whisky Magazine AWARDS 2019 Gold Medal; 91 points - Beverage Testing Institute 2019 Silver Medal - New York World Spirits Competition 2019 Silver Outstanding - Whiskies of the World 2019 Double Gold Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2019 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2019 Gold Medal - American Whiskey Masters 2019 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Medal - New York International Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Medal - The American Whiskey Masters 2018 Silver Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2018 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2018 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2018 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2018 "Excellent; Highly Recommended" - 92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2018 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2017 Double Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017 Gold Medal - The American Whiskey Masters 2017 Gold Medal - World Whisky Masters 2017 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2017 Silver Medal - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2017 Gold Medal - 90 points - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2017 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2017 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 "Great Value" - 94 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 Gold Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2016 Gold Medal - The American Whiskey Masters 2016 Gold Medal - The World Whisky Masters 2016 Gold Medal, 93 points - Beverage Testing Institute 2016 The Washington Cup - The Washington Cup Spirits Competition 2016 Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Best of Category / Gold Medal (93 points) - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2016 88 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2016 Silver Medal - North American Bourbon & Whisky Competition 2016 Double Gold Medal, BEST STRAIGHT BOURBON - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016 Double Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Bourbon Whiskeys 2015 Silver Medal - Spirits of the Americas 2015 Silver Outstanding Medal - Whiskies of the World 2015 Washington Cup - The Washington Cup Spirits Competition 2015 Silver Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Double Gold Medal; Best of Class (Bourbon) - North American Bourbon & Whiskey Competition 2015 Best of Category / Gold Medal (95 points) - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition 2015 "5 Stars" - BevX.com 2015 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2015 BTI International Review of Spirits - "Exceptional" - 94 points 2015 Gold Medal, Best Bourbon - No Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards 2015 Gold Medal - The Fifty Best Bourbon Whiskeys 2015 "Great Value;" "Tried & True" - 92 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition 2014 Double Gold Medal - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Gold Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Bronze Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013 Excellent/Strong Recommendation; Finalist/Chairman's Trophy; Great Value - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 Gold Medal - Best Bourbon - The Fifty Best 2012 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012 Double Gold Medal - Best Bourbon in Show - New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2012 Excellent/Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012 Gold Medal - Best in Category - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2012 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2012 Washington Cup Winner, Silver - The Washington Cup Spirits Competition 2012 Liquid Gold Award - 96 points - Jim Murray's 2013 Whisky Bible 2012 BTI International Review of Spirits - 93 points 2012 Ramsay's Dram Hogmanay Award (The "Hoggies") 2011 Excellent/Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2011 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 Excellent/Strong Recommendation - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2010 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2010 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2009 Double Gold Medal - Best of Category (Straight Bourbon - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2009 Bronze Medal in PACKAGING (Graphics) - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2008 Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2008 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2008 Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2007 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2006 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2005 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2004 Gold Medal - Exceptional - International Review of Spirits Award 2004 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2004 Silver Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2004 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2003 Gold Medal - Exceptional - Beverage Testing Institute 2003 Gold Medal - Beverage Testing Institute 2003 Gold Medal - International Review of Spirits Award 2003 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2003 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2003 Seal of Approval - International Spirits Challenge 2003 Commended - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2002 Bronze Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2002 Seal of Approval - International Spirits Challenge 2001 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2001 Bronze Medal - International Spirits Challenge 2000 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2000 Bronze Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition