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Отзывы на Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon (рейтинг WB 78.63, 391 оценок; 71 текстовый отзыв) в целом сходятся на хорошем соотношении цены и качества, при этом неоднократно отмечается, что версия 40% ABV уступает версии 45% ABV.
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В текстовых отзывах часто повторяются одни и те же мотивы. Многие называют виски хорошим соотношением цены и качества или «great value», а также хорошим вариантом для знакомства с бурбоном. В описаниях носа и вкуса регулярно упоминаются ваниль, карамель, дуб, специи и кукурузная сладость (например). Часть отзывов отмечает простоту или нехватку сложности, а отдельные — негативный опыт с мыльной или клеевой нотой либо общую неудовлетворённость.
Отдельная повторяющаяся тема — снижение крепости до 40% ABV. Несколько отзывов прямо говорят, что версия 45% ABV лучше, полнее или более округлая, а некоторые называют 40%-версию водянистой или менее ароматной. При этом часть отзывов хвалит 40%-версию за то, что алкоголь хорошо скрыт или не ощущается резко.
собрано 71/100 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-09-12T21:07:54Z · источник evidence
Typical bourbon, great for the value. Good to begin with bourbon
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
81 |
Spicy. Caramel, toffee, cinnamon and vanilla |
| Вкус |
80 |
Woody and spicy. Brown sugar. Apple notes, corn and candied fruits |
| Финиш |
78 |
Medium sweet. Caramel and toffee |
Starting as ‘White Dog’ before being aged between 6-8 years. N: If no surprises, there’s plenty to like even if the abv holds it back significantly. T: An all-rounder that delivers at its price point. Much preferred over Famous Grouse [WLP78], for example, at a similar premium. F: Form and balance is maintained throughout. C: Buffalo Trace dropped the abv from 45% in 2022. The trick is to add a little of the White Dog [+/-84 points]. Otherwise: 82
First time I did an evaluation suggested by a confrere, like a blind test, without seeing the label beforehand; the result was really cool, because I focused on feelings and not reason. So much so that, in aroma, it seemed to me almost like a scotch in a light sherry, but when drinking it, the palate gave away what it was and, thus, the bourbon aromas started. In fact, it is a pleasant bourbon for everyday life, indispensable, simple on the palate but aromatic, the corn notes are smooth and the alcohol is tamed, I was happy!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
83 |
Cognac, light acetic, candied fruits, figs in syrup, milk chocolate, very light vanilla and malt. Spicy without being offensive, in the second layer and only after the first sip, did the plastic and corn acetone appear. With water, the spiciness decreases and the sweetness increases, as can the candied fruits and acetone. |
| Вкус |
75 |
Typical of corn acetone, fruit and brandy came in second place. With water, new wood, pink pepper and corn increase. |
| Финиш |
72 |
Medium, with acetone and new wood, as well as a fleeting aftertaste of malt and vanilla. |
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 75
нос 87 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
enjoy proper bourbon to the pur or even mix. Price fits.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
72 |
Slightly alcoholic, sweet and vanilla |
| Вкус |
80 |
Nice taste: vanilla and honey. |
| Финиш |
65 |
The finish pulls slightly but is pleasant |
Not necessarily my favorite
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
82 |
Vanilla, cinnamon, hints of charred oak, little medicinal, bubble gum |
| Вкус |
80 |
Punchy, little sweetness, more charred oak, cinnamon, menthol, more bubble gum |
| Финиш |
76 |
: Medium long, warm, more minty, cinnamon |
Overall, this Bourbon is not a bad choice in its price range, but I would still tend to favor Buffalo Trace 90 Proof for a few more euros. It's also a pity that it has been reduced to 40% ABV. It lacks a bit of complexity for my taste.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
77 |
The nose is quite marked with vanilla notes, a hint of caramel, a slight touch of stewed fruit, and a subtly biscuity aroma. |
| Вкус |
77 |
On the palate, it is the caramel that is most noticeable, a little sweetness accompanying the vanilla. There's a very subtle aftertaste of lightly toasted wood that pairs well with the vanilla. Overall, it's a rather pastry-like bourbon. |
| Финиш |
76 |
The finish doesn't last very long but opens up to other subtle flavors, slightly woody while still maintaining a caramel aspect. |
I don't know if it's because of calibration or if the bottle was leaky, but I have to admit that the alcohol is very well hidden.
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
N- Good old wood scents with crushed leaf. Dried fruits, cocoa and vanilla. P- Milky, cream corn, inviting sweet and smooth texture. Rounded, but passive. F- Medium, effortlessly flow with dry wood and cinnamon. — at The Whiskey Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 79
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 75
oaky and sweet. nice whiskey but not very complex. works well in cocktails
нос 77 · вкус 79 · финиш 75
Great intensive entry bourbon, very good PLV. Not completely round, a few rough edges, medium-long finish.
N: Sweet, Caramel, Vanilla, Corn T: mild, caramel, vanilla, sweet, oak F: soft, popcorn, oak
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Hmmm, this 2015 release is the least interesting batch I have tried so far.
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
First impressions: Good beginners whiskey, something to look out for if you're wanting sweet and smooth but straightforward.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
80 |
Quite closed in the beginning but after a little time in the glass it opens up a little revealing some sweet vanilla notes followed by some wood. |
| Вкус |
82 |
A bit thin feels watered down and could use with more ABV (I'd like to try the 45% version). Again, very smooth whiskey, very pleasant in the mouth with an only marginal alcoholic bite. Loads of vanilla followed up by oakiness and a hint of spice. |
| Финиш |
83 |
Rather wood-driven finish with a lingering spiciness, as well as a hint of salt. Medium finish. |
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
80 |
Vanilla with oak aromas, woodruff, coconut and citrus fruits. |
| Вкус |
79 |
Oak flavors with vanilla, woodruff, coconut and citrus fruits. |
| Финиш |
80 |
Long with oak aromas, vanilla, woodruff and citrus fruits. |
нос 81 · вкус 76 · финиш 79
I don't know why... But previous times it was tastier. But still ok for company.
The 40% is an "okay" whiskey. I'd consider it a mixer for cocktails rather than drinking it neat.
нос 73 · вкус 65 · финиш 55
This light version of Buffalo Trace is an easy drinking bourbon, but lacks some weight. The 45% ABV version is a lot more rounded. Thanks, Pat!
Buffalo Trace is for bourbon what Glenfiddich 12 is for Scotch: it's reliable, widely available and does the job. On the nose, you get the usual suspects - vanilla, honey and some toffee. It's quite floral and sweet with hints of apple juice and wood glue. The taste is spicier and more peppery with vanilla cream, treacle and slightly bitter oak. Shall we say 'smooth and mellow'? Distant notes of almonds, mint and refined sugar remain in the aftertaste. This benchmark bourbon will certainly not blow your socks off, but it's both enjoyable and great value for money. RATING: 3.2/5.0 stars ≙ 81 pts → AVERAGE [+]
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
I won't be buying it again. The best thing I can say is anything I drink after having a couple of glasses of this tastes wonderful
Marshmallows, red berries, rose, liquorice, malt, vanilla. Simple and without depth. Balance and intensity okay, but a bit clumsy and bulky.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
This is one of my low-cost bourbons from one of the most beautiful and professional distillery's. This is the version widely available in Europe (40%), the american version with 90º proof is even better.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
81 |
Oak, walnut, hazelnut, orange, clove, nutmeg. A clean and pleasant nose. |
| Вкус |
81 |
Powerful, complex and balanced with an easily recognisable unique character. |
| Финиш |
78 |
Medium long, spicy, salty. |
I bought the wrong one... The 700ml version is only 40% abv! Should buy the 1000ml version is 45%.... I will definitely remember in the future... The taste becomes watery...the aroma becomes too thin, But even so, The aroma is still better than most 40% whiskies. Still a great whiskey. The taste score is 81 and the price doesn't affect the score.
A bourbon that is excellent as an aperitif and also as a dessert, it actually has something of a liqueur about it. So sweet and easy to drink... Also an excellent PLV for me.
Sweet, very pleasant bourbon compared to the competition, great value for money. I recommend
Old, good and straight bourbon! Buffalo Trace is like old friend...
sweet vanilla, caramel, long woody finish
Very similar to Haven Hill, except it's more neutral - you can barely feel the barrel and it's more corny.
нос 75 · вкус 76 · финиш 72
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
нос 74 · вкус 71 · финиш 72
нос 79 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
S 5 A brand with character, overall a balanced bourbon with a strong rye spice finish. Rumour is it's on average aged for 8 years. N 25 - Great touch of mellow vanilla - charred oak spice - Toffee P 23 - Honey - Rye spice - Charred caramel - Hint of mint F 23 - Carried over honey & spice finish - Charred spice - Apple aftertaste
N: Loads of vanilla bursting immediately with spices. Some cinnamon. Toffee and toasted oak. P: The palate delivers the same notes albeit in a much more muted and toned down version. Overall pleasant and sweet with no off notes. F: Short to medium at best. Sweet and a bit oaky.
27.09.21 - Great aroma, a bit flat in taste, nicely hidden alcohol.
Great value for money bourbon.
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
A good entry level Bourbon, though i'd recommend getting the fuller 45% Version that is also available.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
70 |
vanilla,toffee,caramel,coconut,corn sweetness,mint,buttery,pickles |
| Вкус |
70 |
vanilla,coconut,caramel,corn sweetness,mint,buttery |
| Финиш |
55 |
short and soft |
Nose: Sweet caramel, cornsirup, vanillafudge. Not much of all and a little on-dimensional but a good introduction of bourbon whiskey. There is some five spices in the background. Initial taste: Classic bourbon, vanilla, toffee, corn and more vanilla. It actually tastes quite simulate as it smells. Hint of citrus. Body: rounded but light. Finish: medium. vanilla and some spices are showing up. and some orange citrus is showing up. a little dry. Price: very good for this quality. Presentation: Decent. Comments: I would recommend this one as a very nice introduction to bourbon whiskey.
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 70 · вкус 71 · финиш 80
Not very complex, quite pleasant, and certainly a good price / quality ratio
This whiskey has annoyed me. The more time I spend with this, the cleaner my mouth feels... and tastes.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
70 |
Banana, wet oak, blackberry, Demerara sugar, pear, apple. Very young and a bit soapy, but it has things happening. |
| Вкус |
53 |
Cheapest casks they could find. Astringent. Some vanilla and sweetness. Lots of soap. |
| Финиш |
51 |
Vodka aged for a few months. Initially bitter. Vanilla, liquorice in the background. Lots of soap. Now I wonder if there was soap in my glass... nope, “treated” myself to more in a glass I knew was safe, the whiskey is the soapy one. |
Straight, classic but anyway solid and tasty bourbon. As usual it gives good value for its price.
Delicious, suitable for every occasion, something different. You need variety sometimes, beautiful aromas that are composed in an exciting way should only have a little more alcohol
This is an extremely good value whiskey Having tried many other bourbons, many of which alot more expensive, it's up there with the nicest. Very easy drank, plenty of flavour, lovely aftertaste, Nose Bourbon hot spice, caramel tones black pepper cardomom Palate Herbs but not the washing powder soap taste others have, smooth but not bland, heat of a bourbon but pepper heat not chilli heat, sweetness keeps it sounds Finish Relatively long, warm molasses, vanilla,
нос 83 · вкус 77 · финиш 78
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
Tasted at the L&B whiskey weekend 20-1-2018. Nope, I do enjoy bourbon, but this one does not cut it for me.
нос 77 · вкус 74 · финиш 74
You get what you pay for. Value (£18) : 9/10
Good bourbon. On the nose, there's a lot of acetone and some caramel. Palate is sweet, like a freshly baked muffin. Light mouthfeel. Short finish.
Here you get something for your money! For less than 20 euros a great whiskey for in between. Also spicier than some other bourbon. Simply a classic that should not be missing in any collection. Overall very harmonious and mild, despite the disproportionate amount of rye.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
83 |
Very sweet, caramel, vanilla, relatively spicy on the nose, some freshly sliced bread, slight alcohol note, somewhat fruity (cherry, peach), herbs |
| Вкус |
82 |
very sweet and mild at the beginning, then a strong spiciness paired with caramel, vanilla and a light fruitiness of peach, freshness from herbs, oak, slightly nutty, |
| Финиш |
79 |
short-medium length, very mild, sweet, slightly spicy, oak, malty, caramel, light vanilla, nutty |
For the discounted price ok but a touch boring.
Bourbon is usually not my first drinking choice but this is really nice value for the money... Would say have to try few bourbons to appreciate this Bottle needs time to get some air... then it becomes as good as this grade shows...
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
87 |
Strong vanilla, oak, hints of rye, little bit prickly, sweet, burned matches, light smoke, fruity, wood cleaning solution, hints of vinegar, honey Not too complex but really pleasant, nice to have bottle a side |
| Вкус |
81 |
Oak, paper glue, light alcohol, black tea, ginger bread cookies, wormwood liquor |
| Финиш |
82 |
Juicy, oak, caramel, spicy, lightly herbal, candied orange peel, wormwood liquor |
83/100. An ode to toffee, caramel, vanilla and rye cereal with toasted notes. Notes of spices on the palate, maple syrup, apple cooked with yellow fruit jam, brown candy sugar and a touch of coconut. Peppered glass base, caramel, vanilla and cinnamon. Well done but a bit short. It's a shame it's 40°. At 45° it was longer and more complex with notes of pencil lead and glue.
The percentages dropped to only forty in this version.
Sweet. Sugar rush - more of a dessert than anything.
нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 76
A beautiful spicy everyday bourbon. The oak is present, no gluey note, slightly fruity and despite the 40% not a bit thin. Maybe one of the best in the price range.
It’s to smack away. A bourbon without the often penetrating glue in the nose. Now not the aroma power in the nose. But he shows what he has beautifully. Surprisingly spicy in the mouth. I might have expected a little more sweetness in the mouth, but the Buffalo Trace is not bad. For just under € 20, that's a more than decent PLV.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
83 |
The bourbon in the glass shows a rich amber brown. Very delicate fragrance in the glass. The 45% alcohol absolutely doesn't sting your nose. The glue note often seen in bourbon is only subtle, if at all. In addition to lots of vanilla and sweetness, a delicate floral note. Interesting. A little orange is also present. |
| Вкус |
81 |
Surprisingly spicy! At the beginning it is briefly sweet, then, as I said, it becomes spicy with nutmeg and oak. Not too strong. Pleasant mouthfeel. |
| Финиш |
81 |
The finish is not too long. The nutmeg and a little bit of fruit-sweet honey stick a little in the mouth. The spiciness is still there. |
if only the 45 ABV version was available outside the US :(
Just so drinkable. Fruity, oily and relatively well rounded. Slight alcohol/solvent in the nose at least for me. Still at this price point very much a good find.
Excellently blended bourbon for a stupidly cheap price! Thanks, BT. Bottled in 15.01.2019, 700 ml, 40%, sell in Ukraine. L192 78010000
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
87 |
Vanilla, caramel, nutty, light varnish, brown sugar, light sour apple or cherry |
| Вкус |
88 |
A burst of fruits - sweet apples and cherry covered in brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, and pleasant soft charred oak |
| Финиш |
87 |
Short-medium, sweet, caramel, vanilla, soft charred oak. No way - a hint of coconut (could be because of previously drunk dry stout) |
Good value for money Bourbon, vanilla dominates, you can drink well
A light and mild bourbon. It has a fruity character with a suprising mineral or salty touch.
нос 77 · вкус 79 · финиш 77
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
79 |
Aromas: Very light and pleasant, dominated by notes of vanilla and caramel. Nuances: Touches of citrus, especially orange zest, a hint of oak and spices. |
| Вкус |
83 |
Light attack, supple and creamy mouthfeel, (40% vol.) Flavors: Dominated by caramel and vanilla. Toffee is the best word, in my opinion, to accurately describe the flavor, with a subtle hint of oak. Complexity: A subtle and harmonious blend of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) supported by notes of dried fruit. |
| Финиш |
78 |
Length: Short to medium, soft. Aromatic expression: Evolves from sweet notes of vanilla and caramel perceived on the palate to a drier finish, marked by oak and persistent spices. |
The flagship of the Buffalo Trace Distillery. The name is a reference to what the distillery claims was once an ancient buffalo crossing over the Kentucky River on whose banks the distillery is located. http://dramlicious.com/american-monday-episode-7/
нос 81 · вкус 79 · финиш 76
I don't drink much bourbon so it's difficult to say whether this is a standard bourbon or not; to me it seems it is. But that spinach at the end: yuk! Tasted 05/05/2016 in a bourbon line-up.
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 66 · вкус 74 · финиш 68
I use it for long drinks. The rating though is for drinking it neat.
нос 74 · вкус 71 · финиш 70
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
good solid bourbon for a fair price
70 point. The worst bourbon I've ever tried
One of the best and easily available bourbons on market for the price. Almost indistinguishable from the age statement variety, eagle rare (10 year). The only real difference is Buffalo is sweeter and less floral and almost always cheaper!
нос 81 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
rough bourbon with a note of glue, nothing special, prefer Joshua Brook
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
Wax, nut, vanilla and in the taste additional leather and oak
n: pleasant, sweet and saur fruit, apples, corn t: light, fruity, corn, not very sweet (good for me) a: nuts, corn, herbal extremly good in cocktails
Part of a line up with 8 different bourbon’s. From basic level to a little more advanced. This Buffalo won the toss and got to kick off
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос |
82 |
Sweet, volatile and relatively full. Caramel dominates, then vanilla. There are some varnishes. Corn. Then a little honey comes out. Minimal spiceiness with a deep breath. |
| Вкус |
80 |
Sweet, caramel, but a little less sweet than on the nose. A little more spice appears. Light oak. Corn. There are traces of varnish. The taste becomes drier over time. |
| Финиш |
78 |
Sweetness, caramel, warms you up a bit. Then caramel again, light spice on the tongue. Quite a short finish. |
Great Bourbon for the price