Tag: tasting notes

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, 2012

One of the many things to celebrate about Bourbon Heritage Month is that September is when many distillers target the release of their new products. Last week I received samples from Buffalo Trace’s 2012 Antique Collection, a limited release of five whiskeys that will appear on…

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Black Maple Hill

Black Maple Hill Bourbon 95 proof; no age listed Aroma: Very sweet. Corn, vanilla, caramel, green apple, light cinnamon, maybe a hint of maple syrup. Taste: Whoa! Much spicier on the palate than the nose would indicate. Coats the edges…

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Town Branch Bourbon

Town Branch Bourbon 80 proof As I wrote back in October, Town Branch is the first bourbon produced by craft distiller Alltech Brewing and Distilling Co. of Lexington, Ky. The distillery is the passionate hobby of Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder…

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