In some of the anticipated whiskey bulletins of the 12 months, Buffalo Hint Distillery has unveiled its Vintage Assortment for the autumn 2023 season.
This 12 months’s portfolio contains all 5 Buffalo Hint Vintage Assortment (BTAC) staples: George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Useful Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Sazerac Rye 18-12 months-Previous Whiskey, William Larue Weller Bourbon and the oldest Eagle Uncommon 17-12 months-Previous Bourbon within the assortment’s historical past.
The limited-edition Vintage Assortment bottles are offered individually. They’re obtainable at retail for a advised retail worth of $124.99.
The 2023 assortment contains:
Eagle Uncommon 17-12 months-Previous Bourbon
At 19 years and three months previous, this 12 months’s Eagle Uncommon-17-12 months-Previous Bourbon marks the oldest launch of the spirit since its 23-year inclusion within the Vintage Assortment. This whiskey was distilled within the spring of 2004, and barrels aged in Warehouses C, I, Ok, M, and Q. Eagle Uncommon 17 as soon as once more comes bottled at 101 proof in tribute to the unique Eagle Uncommon model launched in 1975. The expression has distillery-provided tasting notes of darkish chocolate and cherry pie filling on the nostril with a taste of caramel-drizzled chocolate sponge cake, ending with dry and spicy notes of an earthy cigar field.
George T. Stagg Bourbon
At 135 proof, the 2023 George T. Stagg providing was distilled within the spring of 2008, and its barrels aged in Warehouses C, I, Ok, L, and M. At 15 years and 4 months previous, this bourbon has aromas of cinnamon and cherry cola, and a mixture of leather-based, chocolate and vanilla on the palate, the corporate experiences, earlier than a sturdy, earthy end.
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Sazerac Rye 18-12 months-Previous Whiskey
The 2023 Sazerac 18-12 months-Previous Straight Rye Whiskey has a nostril of dried orange, rye grain, clove and aniseed, the corporate experiences, plus a palate of black pepper, vanilla and oak, with a florally honey and tobacco leaf end. This assortment of rye whiskey barrels was crammed between the autumn of 2004 and the spring of 2005 and aged in Warehouses Ok, L, and M.
Thomas H. Useful Sazerac Rye Whiskey
The 2023 Thomas H. Useful expression contains barrels aged for over six years. Initially launched in response to a shopper request for extra well-aged and barrel-strength whiskey, this uncut, unfiltered straight rye whiskey is available in at 124.9 proof. The flavour profile contains an aroma of orange zest and lemon oil, caramel and hints of pine, the corporate experiences. On the palate, freshly baked rye bread unfold with orange marmalade and honey seem first, adopted by a end of sunshine oak and black licorice.
William Larue Weller Bourbon
William Larue Weller is the Vintage Assortment’s uncut, unfiltered, wheated recipe bourbon. This 12 months’s providing was distilled within the spring of 2011. Its barrels aged in Warehouses C, L, M and N. The 2023 William Larue Weller bourbon is 133.6 proof, surpassing final 12 months’s proof providing of 124.7. Candied notes of darkish brown sugar and vanilla bean are on the nostril, based on distillery notes, adopted by a palate with stewed cherry and brown sugar crumble, and a end with baking spice and a touch of maple syrup.
