BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY RELEASES ITS MUCH ANTICIPATED 2020 ANTIQUE COLLECTION WHISKEYS
Just in time for the fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2020 Antique Collection of whiskeys (BTAC). The highly regarded collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs.
The Antique Collection was introduced two decades ago and has become a cult favorite among whiskey connoisseurs. Since 2000 these whiskeys have garnered numerous awards from such notable publications as Whisky Advocate Magazine, Spirit Journal, and “Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.”
The 2020 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) whiskeys will be available in limited quantities starting in late September or early October. Suggested retail price is $99 each.
You can learn all about the the specific whiskeys that are part of the 2020 collection below. We happen to find that the evaporation loss or angels share information absolutly facinating.
The finish is black coffee, dark cherries and herbs. This year’s release contains bourbon from barrels filled in the spring of 2005.
Storage location of these barrels varied across warehouses L, K and Q.
The evaporation loss for this year’s batch was 59%, a bit higher than the last few year’s releases.
Nose: Cinnamon, caramel, and cherries
Palate: Creamy vanilla with lightly smoked oak
Finish: Long finish of black coffee, dark cherries and herbs
Year of Distillation: Spring of 2005
Release: Fall of 2020
Proof: 130.4 proof
Large Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2
Small Grain: Minnesota Rye
Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley
Milling Screen: #10
Cook Teperature: 240 Degrees Fahrenheit
Water:Kentucky limestone with reverse osmosis
Fermentation: Carbon steel / black iron fermenter
Mash: Sour
Distillation: Double distilled, beer still and doubler
Proof off still: 140 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char, charred for 55 seconds
Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY
Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof
Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons
Warehouse: Warehouses L,K, and Q
Floor: 1st, 2nd, and 9th floors
Evaporation loss: 59.0% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
Filtration: None
Product Age: 15 Years and 4 months old at bottling
Previous editions of this wheater have won many accolades, including the 2019 release receiving a Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and also named 2nd finest whiskey in the world in the esteemed “Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible.”
The 2020 release was distilled in the winter of 2008 and aged in Warehouses I and C.
This bourbon registers at 134.5 proof. Flavors of a soft caramel chew, spearmint and cinnamon can be found on the palate in this year’s offering.
Nose: Cherries, caramel, vanilla and toasted oak
Palate: Soft caramel chew, spearmint, cinnamon
Finish: Intense, long finish of coffee, floral, pepper, and dry oak
Year of Distillation: Winter of 2008
Release: Fall of 2020
Proof: 134.5 proof
Large Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2
Small Grain: North Dakota Wheat
Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley
Milling Screen: #10
Cook Teperature: 240 Degrees Fahrenheit
Water:Kentucky limestone with reverse osmosis
Fermentation: Carbon steel / black iron fermenter
Mash: Sour
Distillation: Double distilled, beer still and doubler
Proof off still: 130 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char, charred for 55 seconds
Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY
Barrel Entry Proof: 114 proof
Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons
Warehouse: Warehouses I and C
Floor: 3rd, 5th, and 6th floors
Evaporation loss: 73.0% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
Filtration: None
Product Age: 12 Years and 6 months old at bottling
Last year’s release earned The Chairman’s Trophy, scoring 99 points at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and was also named 3rd finest whiskey in the world in “Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible.”
This year’s Handy was distilled in the spring of 2014; aged in warehouses K, M, and N, and weighs in at 129.0 proof.
The flavor profile includes cinnamon, anise and honey.
Nose: Floral notes, apricots, cherries and cream
Palate: Cinnamon, anise, and honey
Finish: Long finish of black pepper, floral notes, and hint of pine
Year of Distillation: Spring of 2014
Release: Fall of 2020
Proof: 129.0 proof
Large Grain: Minnesota Rye
Small Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2
Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley
Milling Screen: #10
Cook Teperature: 240 Degrees Fahrenheit
Water:Kentucky limestone with reverse osmosis
Fermentation: Carbon steel / black iron fermenter
Mash: Sour
Distillation: Double distilled, beer still and doubler
Proof off still: 135 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char, charred for 55 seconds
Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY
Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof
Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons
Warehouse: Warehouses N, M, and K
Floor: 3rd, 5th, and 9th floors
Evaporation loss: 32.0% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
Filtration: None
Product Age: 6 Years and 2 months old at bottling
The 2019 release of this bourbon was named “Best of Category” at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition.
This bourbon has a nose of ripe cherries, vanilla cream and oak, followed by a taste of caramel and coffee and a long finish of oak, pepper and fresh herbs.
Nose: Ripe cherries, vanilla cream, oak
Palate: Caramel, coffee
Finish: Long finish of oak, pepper, and fresh herbs
Year of Distillation: Spring of 2002
Release: Fall of 2020
Proof: 101.0 proof
Large Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2
Small Grain: Minnesota Rye
Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley
Milling Screen: #10
Cook Teperature: 240 Degrees Fahrenheit
Water:Kentucky limestone with reverse osmosis
Fermentation: Carbon steel / black iron fermenter
Mash: Sour
Distillation: Double distilled, beer still and doubler
Proof off still: 140 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char, charred for 55 seconds
Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY
Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof
Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons
Warehouse: Warehouse P
Floor: 1st floor
Evaporation loss: 59.0% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
Filtration: None
Product Age: 18 Years and 3 months old at bottling
This 2020 straight rye whiskey release has notable flavors of oak, caramel and dark chocolate, with a finish of coffee, black pepper and cherries.
The barrels for this whiskey were filled in the spring of 2002 and it rested on the third floor of Warehouse K. It is bottled at 90 proof.
Nose: Candy apple and sweet mint
Palate: Oak, caramel, and dark chocolate
Finish: Long finish of coffee, black pepper and cherries
Year of Distillation: Spring of 2002
Release: Fall of 2020
Proof: 90.0 proof
Large Grain: Minnesota Rye
Small Grain: Kentucky Corn; Distillers Grade #1 and #2
Finish Grain: North Dakota Malted Barley
Milling Screen: #10
Cook Teperature: 240 Degrees Fahrenheit
Water:Kentucky limestone with reverse osmosis
Fermentation: Carbon steel / black iron fermenter
Mash: Sour
Distillation: Double distilled, beer still and doubler
Proof off still: 135 proof
Barrel: New, white oak; #4 char, charred for 55 seconds
Barrel Maker: Independent Stave; Lebanon, KY
Barrel Entry Proof: 125 proof
Barrel Size: 53 liquid gallons; 66.25 original proof gallons
Warehouse: Warehouse K
Floor: 3rd floor
Evaporation loss: 76.9% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
Filtration: None
Product Age: 18 Years and 4 months old at bottling
About Buffalo Trace Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee. Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year by “Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2018” and its William Larue Weller and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac were named 2nd and 3rd finest whiskeys in the world, respectively, in the “Jim Murray Whiskey Bible 2020.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.
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