Is This $30 Hard-To-Find Buffalo Trace Worth The Hype?

[@Brewzle]

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[@gemmaprice6424]

Is it wrong that i put coke with it??

[@gemmaprice6424]

Is it wrong that i put coke with it??

[@Oggi7777]

A year later you can’t sell enough of it

[@NeganSmash420]

Shout out to my father. He's been a mash cook at Buffalo trace since the 70s

[@gh0st_0f_b0b_chandler]

he must have a couple of nice bottles under the counter

[@anonymousmc7727]

Rip to his liver😂

[@victoza9232]

NeganSmash420 How could that be, since Buffalo Trace has been around only since 1999?

[@Outdoors901]

@@victoza9232 It's one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the States.

[@ThatKyFam]

@@victoza9232I live right here is Ky Fairly close to BT, I can assure you they have been around many many many years. One of the oldest distilleries in the state.

[@armymike24]

Buffalo Trace doesn't get the recognition it deserves, imo. Maybe it's not as complex as some would you, but it has a great nose, great taste, and an excellent value for the price. Just an all-around great bourbon.

[@skraegorn7317]

Feels like it might be getting a bit too much recognition now, I haven’t found a bottle in central IL in months!

[@ramencurry6672]

It doesn’t get recognized in the mainstream world like Jack Daniel’s or Jim Beam but among cocktail aficionados and whiskey enthusiasts it’s well regarded overall. I think it’s well above average and definitely worth buying.

[@upsidedownpyramid7617]

I have always had a preference towards whiskey, bourbon particularly, and now just hitting 21 I purchase my first legal bottle of liquor, and this is the one I went with. With my limited experience I couldn’t stack it up against other bourbons, especially more expensive ones, but as a “first” drink, it is fantastic. I felt the notes in the flavor were almost buttery from the toffee

[@cshubs]

About 15 years ago, I worked for a big package store in Indianapolis. Back then, all package stores were closed on Sunday. One week, the owner took the crew down to Bardstown for a private tour and tasting. We tasted 5 barrels and chose 2 to have bottled for our store. It was very cool. It was like spending the afternoon in a bourbon commercial, all the barrels and dust and raising glasses in beams of sunlight.

[@justinfowler2857]

Finally found Buffalo Trace at Kroger. Only $25 and I'm impressed.

[@TheRonin248]

I found it for $27 at a local liquor store, but only after I asked if they carried it. It’s all behind the counter!

[@Mao.Loves.Zedong]

£18 a bottle here in the uk supermarkets 🤷

[@nategin9009]

Interesting, this stuff is easy to get in canada

[@jong2359]

Buffalo Trace compared to more refined Sazerac offerings, you are spot on in your review. Buffalo Trace compared to other whiskeys in this price range, I would put a +2 on all your scores.

[@davyhay1]

Anise is the flavor associated with black licorice. It is pronounced as "a niece".

[@derkaiser42o48]

No its pronounced " fuck off comment Nazi"

[@davyhay1]

@@derkaiser42o48 He specifically asked how it was pronounced.

[@eternalfps3124]

It’s more “uh-niece”

[@davyhay1]

@@eternalfps3124 Very true. I was thinking the short a sound, but this is a much better phonetic representation.

[@grapesodapopinski571]

Wrong. It's pronounced like "an-uhs". Like Anus, but short A, lol

[@jakehorne8094]

Great vid as always. I used to drink a lot (some could say I was a “functioning alcoholic”) I quit going on 3 years now because I promised my father on his deathbed that I would never get drunk again and I remain true to that promise till this day. What’s crazy is your personality and demeanor, hell even your physique 😅 is pretty similar so you definitely could have been in his group of friends. I just tell you this because the only time I’ll drink is on his birthday and the day he passed. Like you my dad loved his bourbons and his “Whiskey”. His favorite was wild turkey 101 but the bottle he had the day he passed was a gift box set of good ol crown royal so that’s usually what we drink on those days. As you can imagine after three years between my mom and my 2 sisters it’s getting pretty low so I just wanted to say that after watching your videos I appreciate what my dad was into when he wanted to try and stray away from his traditional wt 101 or his bottle of occasional buffalo trace. I wanted to personally say that I really enjoy your videos and I know that this channel is going to get a million + views with your “smooth” attitude and your “100 proof” outlook on life! ….PS I can also say that I have watched enough of your videos to know that you kind of hate reading a novel/small print on the side of the bottles sooo sorry about the long text btw!!😂😂😂

[@DanielHughes-rf2yf]

Someone wrote a short story

[@johnnyjoseph8824]

Hey man - good for you for keeping your promise. God bless.

[@DirtyHairy01]

Your Bourbon for beginners video was spot on about Buffalo Trace, if you don’t like it then Bourbon probably isn’t for you. It’s a great starting point and must have at that price. I just bought one of their Single Barrels! 😋👍

[@robzilla60]

Buffalo Trace is allocated here in Alabama, but I found a little Mom & Pop secondary store just across the Florida border that keeps it stocked for $30 a bottle. She said she can even get 1 or 2 1.75 liter bottles. I love this stuff. To my palate it tastes better than the much more expensive (and rarer) Blanton's Single Barrel.

[@benmayer9511]

Where about?

[@robertwilko5276]

Not anymore lol. I’m in Destin Florida and it’s allocated now. 1 bottle per person at 45 bucks

[@johnperry9553]

Just picked up my first bottle of thiy today. Gotta say spot on review. I wish the tasting notes were a bit stronger but damn she's smooth. I picked up a bottle for 25 at Wally world. Can't complain.

[@Landrunner577]

Love this whisky. It is the bottle that got me to like bourbons without mixers. Been able to find these in Southern Louisiana for around $24.

[@Superman_305]

I bought a bottle of buffalo trace last month online and in my opinion it's one of the best bourbons I've ever drinked but ironically and coincidentally the best bourbon I've ever drinked is made by the buffalo trace distillery and that's blanton's. In my opinion blanton's is the king of whiskey.😁😉🥃

[@Polkcounty_relics_4789]

Just picked up a bottle of buffalo today for $25 love it an your video s

[@PolPotsPieHole]

Anise is a licorice type flavor, Sambuca is an Anise flavored liquor

[@Brewzle]

Thanks!

[@jryan13864]

I agree with Woodford being slightly better but it's also almost twice the price so I choose BT when it's available. Usually use it for an Old Fashioned and quite enjoy it

[@lucasblanchard47]

That’s some really good stuff! Bought a bottle a couple of towns over from me for that price. Then I saw some at a smaller store in town where I live for like double that price. I have since stopped shopping for nicer bottles at my town’s shops and have instead decided to make the trip to bigger stores for better prices haha! Great content as always, much love from Texas!

[@brantworley6104]

I've had several bottle's of buffalo trace, each are different. The one I still have has a mellow grape mid pallet that ends with a creamy almost whole milk like consistency. Overall it's sweet flavors make it my go to.

[@BigDaddyBland87]

Trace and Woodford are two of my favorites so the two being scored similarly sounds about right. I love BT. It's one I go back to when I just want a bourbon I know I like. Although I haven't been able to find it in almost a year (and I live in Kentucky)

[@cainesy7913]

It's always stocked up in Newfoundland Canada. Not sure why you can't get it in Kentucky.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

I see tons of it everywhere, I don't know what anyone likes about it. I have always considered it a bourbon for non-bourbon drinkers.

[@TheHollowedKing754]

My dad got me into this whiskey with old fashioned cocktails lol I just love the combination of the maraschino cherry, orange slice, some bitters, simple syrup, and the the star of the mixture, this bourbon :)

[@LyleMyers]

Great review. I just picked up the only/last bottle at my local grocery here in Washington State, on sale from $34.99 to $32.99. It was fun to drink it as you were reviewing yours and pick up on some of the things you were describing.

[@Marcnus27]

Just got my 1st bottle of Buffalo Trace today, gave it a whirl and came out with the exact same score of 24 as TJ. It has a great sweetness that gies great as a mixer to a coke zero or sugar-free soda. At the lower end of the price spectrum I can definitely see this working into one of my day to day go to's just lacking on the Proof.

[@priestfan81]

I found this heavy on vanilla. Especially on the finish. Thanks for the video.

[@kevinharrell6025]

Buffalo Trace Original was a well serve at most bars and restaurants. Great to see it mature to a more limited service

[@MatthewGrunden]

Before I was serious about bourbon I used to just mix Buffalo Trace-cause I thought that’s what you did. Drinking it neat for the first time I was pleasantly surprised how good it was…and not even a store pick etc… just a good bourbon that’s easy to sip and fairly soft on the wallet.

[@Pursuedwinter]

It’s on literally every store and bar shelf here in Northern California for $20-$25, almost get tired of seeing it lol I still love it and it’s definitely a staple in my house

[@Balin_James]

Same here in Oregon! For the same price points too, and Oregon’s liquor commission controls all our prices

[@vanillajuice]

lucky....IF you can find this one its $40+ here in OK

[@The_Ajna]

Yup here in norcal it's literally everywhere for 25

[@Luke_MoonWalker]

Drinking is a way of life in the south. The Pacific NorthWest is a much "healthier" region and most people that live in that area are much more likely to go hiking than to sit around and drink bourbon all day.

[@srmarketto]

Yeah i live in michigan and where i live u never see it, idt its here and sells out more just never gets here. Saw it in the local grocery store this week for $30, shocked. Grabbed 2.

[@calummccreath2345]

Love your work. You are lucky, it’s plentiful over here at about $60 New Zealand bucks ( Roughly $35 US) but ours is now only 80 proof . The difference between 45 and 40% abv is quite drastic .

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

You can get the 90 proof in NZ. You need to hunt around

[@gjigaqaquj]

Im new to whisky, tried a couple cheaper types so far. Im not a fan of this one straight, but i mix it with sprite and it tastes really good. Best mix drink i had.

[@Wildeheart79]

Are you kidding? If you wanna drink sprite drink sprite. If you want to appreciate whiskey stop dumping soda gunk in it.

[@At.Alex.alebress]

@@Wildeheart79drink your whiskey how you wanna drink it.

[@Mr50403]

You Right. Drink what you want.

[@scooter2d2]

This is one I make sure I always have a bottle of on my bar. It’s a little hard to find in the area of Ohio I live, but luckily it pops up every now and again in the local liquor stores I frequent and I am currently stocked with 2 unopened and one 3/4 of the way enjoyed. It’s a damn solid bourbon for any guests to partake in and I actually have no qualms with using it as a mixer for Old Fashions and Kentucky Mules with company at the house.

[@BirdGang22]

I had my first bottle a few weeks ago thanks to your videos.

[@claytidwell]

Buffalo Trace is my #1 go to, bourbon. LOVE IT

[@gemmaprice6424]

Hi Brrwzle sir I'm from South Wales uk and I started drinking Buffalo trace because of your recommendation!! Thanks mate I'm sooo glad to you!!! 1st bottle and loving it.

[@redbeard2474]

£20 here in the UK. Picked up a bottle today and found it to be a nice easy drinker. Nothing too complex.

[@Mao.Loves.Zedong]

£18 in Tesco and morrisons atm 👍

[@robertsmyth3098]

I recently discovered Buffalo trace and I was pleasantly surprised. Good bang for the buck whiskey.

[@PossumKing94]

I agree with you on this. I like BT but prefer Woodford Reserve.

[@ssr1205]

I typically get oak forward tasting notes on BT. The other notes are not as pronounced. Still a good solid daily drinker or mixer for old fashioneds or Manhattans.

[@kingeatking]

I can't believe this is in Dunne Stores in Ireland 😂 That rarely happens when I watch American videos. Definitely give it a purchase and will rewatch while I take a sip 👌

[@dankuhl991]

My favorite Bourbon. Sometimes I mix it with Squirt and ice... very good.

[@scooterlover2011]

Buddy just pick up a bottle tonight and very impressed with the taste 60 dollars a bottle here in Australia 😂

[@Lee62bt]

Just bought a bottle last week. It was $28 a bottle. For that price, I thought that was a good buy. I found it at a Hueytown ABC store. A friend said he bought a bottle in Tuscaloosa. I read where Buffalo Trace was changing distributors and supplies should improve.

[@vrsmartin2981]

Just got a bottle of Buffalo from local Tesco here in UK. Really like the Woodford Reserve double oaked I got too.

[@JohnConnor12]

I can find BT pretty easily in the detroit area. Its not always in stock, but pops up often enough. My local meijer had about 10 sitting on the shelf for $27.99 today. I snagged 3 of them.

[@michaelvolk6611]

Sam's club here in west central Indiana had a 1.75L of Buffalo Trace, I didnt even have to think twice and the bottle was in my cart.

[@bencarnell2331]

Just bought a bottle. From my local Tesco (UK Supermarket) for £20gbp was extremely satisfied with it such an easy drinker

[@wikz8480]

Keep in mind the uk version is different than the us version

[@andrewperkin7192]

​@@wikz8480yh such a shame it's a good whisky but the UK version is just lacking that extra UMFF the USA version seems to have I don't get why the UK market version is different probably due it higher liqueur taxes to import as most $18-20 burbons are £24 here and 90 proof whisktys are all lowered in ABV in UK to be sold at the same price as usa

[@toplica4821]

Just bought bottle in Serbia, Europe for 30 euros, but here is 80 proof, I don't know why. Not bad at all, but I prefer Wild Turkey for the price.

[@j.martin5504]

I feel like I get more complexity on the second pour, and I love the smell of the glencairn after I drink it.

[@MAGR1994]

$24.99 in Puerto Rico which is very rare to buy whiskeys under msrp here! Also they had the 1L for like $36

[@damoncarlos2796]

Definitely not in every store in the PNW but when I found it purchased the last two and a bonus bottle of eagle rare.

[@davevogelsang6791]

Since they changed distributors, I have seen it more readily available in my area (N IL). I plan to retire in a few years, so I am stocking my shelves while collecting a paycheck. I have picked up 10 bottles of Buffalo Trace ($26.99), 7 bottles of Weller Special Reserve ($29.99), 2 bottles of Eagle Rare ($34.99) and 1 bottle of Weller Full Proof ($54.99) in the past 6-7 weeks. Had to visit numerous liquor stores, due to limit 1 per person.

[@johnvoice9871]

Buffalo Trace is everywhere in the UK at the moment but at 80 proof not 90 - I suspect due to UK Sprit Duty to keep it cheaper, It is very nice fruity with caramel and vanilla easy to drink and at 19 UK pounds (around 25 USD) is the cheapest brand for a Non Jim or Jack... Picked up a bottle for 16 UK£ a couple of months ago - great value

[@wildernessman760]

for me nose: caramel, brown sugar, dark cherry, citrus, vanilla cream birthday cake frosting. taste: honey, brown sugar, citrus fruits, finish: peppery spice.

[@beardeddad1853]

Finally found a bottle got it for $28 can't wait to try it

[@frankferrans5791]

TJ perfect score my friend. I give it a 4/10 .. But not a bourbon to go nuts over.

[@williamsedlock3903]

We get single barrel Buffalo traces here in Michigan on the line near Toledo quite a bit those are my favorite ones delicious

[@barrycooney7195]

Seen some in Ireland a few weeks ago

[@lrvogt1257]

I like it very much and have some now but the price varies wildly from $34 to $43 around Chicago.

[@Josh_Stringer]

I agree with everything in this video (except the BT fanboy freakout lol) including the final score. Regular Buffalo Trace is fine. If you can find it for retail, great. Get some. But if someone is asking for $50 (like I saw last week), I'm instantly walking away. Same with Weller Special Reserve. Woodford is a good comparison, but at the end of the day, all of these are fine bourbons that taste like, well, slightly above average bourbon.

[@danaburns1388]

For $20-$30 and readily available at most stores I feel like it's the best bang for the buck but I found a bottle of distilled grain vodka for $12.99 for 750ml and it's not completely terrible, thinking about using it for "moonshine" recipes

[@scottboyd8892]

Buffalo Trace is one of my favorites and the price was right. With mark up it has become above average for me. I still buy it when they have it.

[@leeretaschen231]

My local supermarket always has several on the shelf at $26 and no limit on purchases. My local Costco has liter bottles for $28 with no limit. I’ve had it, it’s a decent bourbon, but I don’t see what all the fuss is about. Personally, I walk right past it and grab a bottle of WT101 for $19.99.

[@gu3tv291]

As a purist......shouldn't it be called Bison Trace? Just saying lol. Love ya Mr Gamble. Thank you for all you do : )

[@Tatereagle6979]

Saw you at the auburn lottery drop! Thought you looked familiar. Ended up getting a lottery spot in line, great day!

[@nealflanagan3138]

I finally got my hands on a bottle, and I agree. The bottle reviewed here does not live up to the hype. It's not bad, but it's not great either.

[@mobilemechanic7700]

I’ve drank quite a bit (volume)of bourbon in my day. I am however, an admitted neophyte to the world of “good bourbon”. Had a couple of fingers of buffalo trace last night and boy was it tasty.

[@New2Golf]

I like Rock Hill Farms but was dissappointed with Buffalo Trace. For me, dollar for dollar, I'll buy Early Times Bottled and Bond.

[@isaiah812]

This and bulleit is two of my favorite

[@nplawyer74]

Anise is similar to licorice. I picked up a bottle last night for $24. Wal Mart had a dozen or so bottles.

[@karlbehning1588]

Anise = Licirice flavor. I am new and cannot find Buffalo Trace in Iowa. I love watching your hunts and reviews.

[@gondon1w]

Just got a bottle in nyc for $35. Glad it was in stock but at a limit of one per customer. So far it’s feeling like a gateway to a collection of bourbon

[@KA-om9oz]

What?😂haha

[@chrisb48907]

Can get this every day up here in Alberta ...one of my first bourbons..love the stuff...great deal for 34=36 bux Canadian...

[@fturla___156]

I suspect the anise aroma and taste given more time and mixed into a sweeter profile would become more of a grape taste which happens to be one of the potential flavors some people say they get when drinking Eagle Rare. The flavor and proof jump from those that usually drink just the 80 proof stuff will shock some people who need to get used to the stronger punch higher proof whiskeys provide.

[@muriloninja]

BT is one hell of a straightforward tasty pour with no complications or complexity to worry about. Just a fine tasty pour. If you want complexity, there are other options out there. Weller SR I would classify in the same regard but IMO BT beats Weller SR in the straightforward pour.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

$30 I wish! last bottle I found here in NY was $48 out the door after tax.

[@fubartotale3389]

My favorite. Original MSRP $18 It's popularity raised its price, I guess all those folks that like it are wrong and should have consulted you first.

[@shawn4387]

Buffalo trace in CT is 38$ we have crazy prices out here

[@ronaldbeerguy]

The back of the bottle tells you virtually nothing about the liquid inside the bottle. Judging by your assessment of this whisky I now know why. This is why I watch review videos. Well done. 😃🥃

[@patrickhannon0405]

Went to a liquor store this week and they had their own single barrel select of trace for only $30 but sadly one per customer

[@legandrydirk]

Easy to get hold of in Scotland in super markets and in Costco would love to get the others but never saw them over here

[@cyclepath2519]

Buffalo Trace is like a unicorn in Colorado. I finally found a single barrel pick in a big box liquor store south of Denver. But that’s the first I’ve seen of it. I’m new to bourbon so this was fun to hunt down.

[@Brewzle]

It's worth the hunt

[@Jared40]

I live in Englewood Colorado suburb of Denver and Warehouse Liquor Mart on Hampden and I believe Knox CT generally always has the 750 ml and Sobo Liquors on South Broadway and Evans generally has it too. Total Wine on Evans and Colorado has it occasionally but it's 1 bottle per customer

[@Jared40]

@sharp dressed cat never been there to that GB Fish and Chips but gone to one in Edgewater near Sloan's Lake

[@cyclepath2519]

@@Jared40 good to know. I was randomly in Bevy’s in Parker and found it. They got 200 bottles and it was limit of 2.

[@Jared40]

@@cyclepath2519 never been to that store is it good??

[@markjmaxwell9819]

In all honesty if you are going to drink Bourbon with coke or any other mixer any cheap and nasty Bourbon will do. But if you enjoy a nice Bourbon neat or on the rocks then Buffalo Trace is an absolutely fantastic Bourbon at any price point. Thankfully it's easy to find in Australia at around $55 AU and has a 40% alcohol content and is well worth the outlay. With that easy drinking mellow taste a pleasure to sip. 😎👍

[@robertrackuzius3722]

After seeing the Buffalo Trace rant, I'm now just realizing that the T.J. in your name might stand for Tater Juice.

[@p9rsez186]

I’m not over 21 and I don’t drink, but on my 21 birthday my first drink is gonna be a whisky

[@Trevor1992]

Its that Fire🔥🔥🔥That's what's the deal with Buffalo trace.

[@beauburns488]

Would love to see you do a review of Redwood Empires lost monarch , pipe dream and emerald giant

[@knight946]

I wish this wasn’t allocated here in Alabama.

[@Dbrow1982]

I think your rating was pretty spot on. Never been the biggest buffalo trace fan. Not sure why it's gotten so popular here lately.. very average easy drinker.

[@IllmaticSword]

It was poured on an episode or two of Yellowstone. Same thing happened with the higher end Blanton’s after the first John Wick movie came out. It’s solid whiskey but the product placement made it way more popular than it’d be otherwise.

[@mrTrekirk65]

One of my favorites get it pretty regularly in Ohio

[@Asoles217]

Just picked up a bottle down in west palm beach Florida they just restocked at the store I went to guy said allocated but I snagged one (Publix liquors)

[@robertgroff2105]

Here in Monterey,California it cost $21.99 + tax. Never have a problem finding out here...

[@hodgepodgetheexperimental6137]

It's allocated in TN. Recently tried some so it's on my buy list when we get it in at work. I would say it's one of the smoothness bourbons at the price point. One of my regulars drink Larceny when she or her husband can't get any Buffalo Trace. You may want to do a comparison between Buffalo Trace and Larceny to see it that holds true.

[@feeshunter1508]

$60 at one liquor store near me, $50 at another. I want to try it, but I'm not paying those prices.

[@feeshunter1508]

​@davidsaul2707 found it while traveling in VA for $28. It's OK. Got the Eagle Rare for $41 and I really like it.

[@KennethRathburn]

Where did you read/hear that BT is batched from 40 barrels in the center cut of the rickhouse?

[@barshi007]

I love Buffalo Trace, it's my regular sipper

[@N.M.T.K]

It's everywhere here in Nevada including Costco, Walmart, Target.

[@robertgray9861]

Isn't anise black liquorice flavor ? im probably wrong but for 28$ it's great really smooth i usually buy makers mark but my liquor store guy told me to try this and I can't complain

[@NedSchneebly-eh7kh]

I don't know if you have ever drunken Pernod, but Pernod is what anise tastes like. Think of the vegetable fennel.

[@aglastlead7170]

Anise is kinda a licorice flavor. Used in some baking.

[@reddannywambalam]

Anice is the flavor in Pho that makes it taste like magic.

[@Glock2201]

I think your score is reflective of what BT is. I would actually put WR a little higher than you have it compared to BT. I find BT to be a really easy sipper and find that it tastes better on the rocks on a hotter day. That might be the low rye content that makes it taste better in the summer. I drank some last winter when it was colder and it was good but was not as enjoyable as it is in the summer. I don't put it that far ahead of Old Forester 86 or Four Roses to make it worthwhile to hunt it or pay secondary prices and shipping on it. The last 3 bottles I bought were right around $25 and it is a good value at that price.

[@Longenecker1776]

You need a Highland Park Cask strength in the winter. I gave it to a Bourbon only guy and he loved it.

[@Glock2201]

@@Longenecker1776 I will look for one. What about a HP 12Y? We have lousy availability around here.

[@Longenecker1776]

@@Glock2201 It’s good, it’s just not as good as the Cask Strength. I have yet to try the 15 or 18 yr.

[@NotUrGuru]

It’s so scarce here in PA and you gotta line up for it an hour before the store opens. But it’s regularly on sale in other states smh

[@nonnone7060]

Hop over to Long Island, NY. Quick day trip. A bunch of stores have em. Got mine for 35 bucks.