Old Charter Oak French Oak is the second Kentucky Straight Bourbon release from the Buffalo Trace Old Charter Oak series which features different oak varietals to age the bourbon. Although most bourbon is aged in white oak from the Ozarks, bourbon only requires that new, charred oak containers to be used for aging. The type of oak isn't specified. The oak in the series will be sourced from different regions, different countries, and different ages including some century oaks. This bottling features oak sourced from France. The oak barrels arrived at Buffalo Trace in 2007 and were filled with Buffalo Trace mash bill #1. Aged for 12 years, Old Charter Oak French Oak is available in June 2019 in limited quantities.
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The nose is hot like a barrel proof but the mouthfeel...I hate to use the term “smooth”, it’s like warm butter. Fatty and rich. When you get past the heat, the nose is graham cracker and a spice rack. The palate makes it clear this didn’t just sit in a charred American barrel. Highly enjoyable on itts own. Don’t have with a cigar. Just drink it and enjoy the spirit.
Nose- cherry coke Body- light body but full flavored, brown sugar, sweet tea and a small himt of cherry Finish- briwn sugar and a hint of mint
Smells amazing. Tastes good but there's a funky note that I can't figure out.
Light strawberry and oak profile
Michael Calleghan guys night
Smooth, light sweetness.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
