Spirits
See also: List of bourbon brandsWhile Buffalo Trace Distillery is mainly known for its bourbon, it also produces other spirits such as rye whiskey and vodka. "Buffalo Trace" is a bourbon brand made by the Distillery. It was introduced in August 1999, two months after the distillery changed its name from the George T. Stagg Distillery. Buffalo Trace is made from corn, rye, and barley malt, and aged in charred oak barrels. Approximately 25–30 barrels are selected and mixed before bottling. It has won some awards since its introduction.
The following spirits are produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery:
| Label | Type of Spirit | Style Notes | Distributor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Age | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Ancient Age Distillery | |
| Blanton's | Single Barrel Bourbon | Blanton Distilling | |
| Buffalo Trace | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Buffalo Trace Distillery | |
| Eagle Rare | Single Barrel Bourbon | Old Prentice Company | |
| Elmer T. Lee | Single Barrel Bourbon | Buffalo Trace Distillery | |
| George T. Stagg | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Barrel proof | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Hancock's President's Reserve | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Buffalo Trace Distillery | |
| Old Charter | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Old Charter Distillery | |
| McAfee's Benchmark | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | ||
| Rock Hill Farms | Single Barrel Bourbon | Rock Hill Farms | |
| Van Winkle | Wheated Bourbon | Old Rip Van Winkle | |
| W.L. Weller | Wheated Bourbon | W. L. Weller and Sons | |
| Rain | Vodka | 100% organic white corn | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Sazerac | Rye Whiskey | Buffalo Trace Distillery | |
| Thomas H. Handy | Rye Whiskey | Barrel proof | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
Some bourbons produced at the distillery have performed well in international spirit ratings competitions. Buffalo Trace bourbon received a Double Gold Rating at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2012. Eagle Rare received a Gold medal in the 2010 competition Van Winkle The 12 Year Old Special Reserve was recognized with the "Trophy for Worldwide Whisky" and a Best-In-Class Gold Medallion in the International Wine and Spirit Competition for 2008.
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