Production Standards

Water Source
Kentucky limestone-filtered municipal aquifer
Cooperage
Charred New American White Oak (predominantly Char #4)
Warehouse Notes
Historic multi-story brick, stone, and iron-clad wood-frame rickhouses (including Warehouse C and Warehouse H)

Mash Bill Reference

Mash BillGrain Makeup
Mash Bill #1Low Rye (≤10% rye, corn, malted barley)
Mash Bill #2Higher Rye (~12–15% rye, corn, malted barley)
Wheated Mash BillCorn, Wheat, Malted Barley
Rye Mash BillKentucky-style Straight Rye (≥51% rye, corn, malted barley)

Core Expressions (56)

NAS (~6–8 Years) 93 Proof (46.5% ABV) Mash Bill #2

Sourced exclusively from Warehouse H. Balanced baking spice, citrus zest, creamy vanilla, caramel, and light floral rye.

NAS (~8 Years) 90 Proof (45% ABV) Mash Bill #1

Flagship release. Balanced and versatile; notes of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, mint, and candied oak.

NAS 127.5 Proof (63.75% ABV) Mash Bill #1
NAS 100 Proof (50% ABV) Mash Bill #1
Bottled-in-Bond (NAS, ~7 Years) 100 Proof (50% ABV) Mash Bill #1

Classic Bottled-in-Bond structure; rich caramel, butterscotch, licorice, dried figs, and warm black pepper spice.

NAS 100 Proof (50% ABV) Rye Mash Bill
Aged 10 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV) Mash Bill #1
10 Years 90 Proof (45% ABV) Mash Bill #1

Oak-forward and refined; aromas of orange peel, toffee, dark chocolate, leather, and seasoned oak.

NAS (~8+ Years) 90 Proof (45% ABV) Mash Bill #2

Created to honor Master Distiller Elmer T. Lee; notes of apricots, honey, light leather, vanilla, and sweet baking oak.

George T. Stagg Barrel Proof
Aged over 15 Years 134.4 Proof (67.2% ABV)
Aged 10 Years 107 Proof (53.5% ABV) Wheated Mash Bill
Aged 18 Years 95 Proof (47.5% ABV) Rye Mash Bill
6 Years 90 Proof (45% ABV) Rye Mash Bill

Standard-bearer Kentucky straight rye; candied spices, anise, clove, orange zest, and sweet pepper finish.

NAS (~8–9 Years) Barrel Proof (~125–135+ Proof / ~62–67.5% ABV) Mash Bill #1

Uncut and unfiltered powerhouse; intense cherry cola, rich brown sugar, dark chocolate, clove, and charred oak.

NAS Straight rye, bottled uncut and unfiltered from the barrel. Annual release. Proof is not stated on Buffalo Trace's product page.
Aged 13 Years 95.6 Proof (47.8% ABV) Rye Mash Bill
NAS (~7 Years) 107 Proof (53.5% ABV) Wheated Mash Bill

Robust wheater with assertive proof; sweet floral notes, cinnamon, vanilla bean, dried dark fruit, and bold oak.

NAS (~6–7 Years) 90 Proof (45% ABV) Wheated Mash Bill

Flagship entry wheated bourbon; soft mouthfeel with honeysuckle, caramel, baked apples, and mild oak.

William Larue Weller Barrel Proof
NAS 128 Proof (64% ABV) Wheated Mash Bill

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