Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection - French Oak Whiskey 19 Year Old · 1993 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a warm mahogany core; a luminous halo of honey-gold at the rim, hinting at French oak maturation and patient refinement.

Nose

Polished French oak weaves vanilla, toffee and caramel with dried fig and raisin. Dark chocolate, cinnamon and clove thread spice through the aroma, while cherry and raspberry add a bright red-fruit lift. Cedar, leather and a hint of citrus zest weave in the finish, with velvety oak tannins just beneath.

Palate

Silky and layered, this opens with creamy vanilla and toffee, balanced by dark fruit and a touch of cocoa. French oak threads refined spice—cedar, clove, and subtle pepper—through a polished mouthfeel. Velvet tannins bring structure, leading to a long, warm finish of toasted caramel and oak.

Finish

Long, graceful finish of toasted French oak, vanilla and caramel, then spice—cardamom, clove, and white pepper—softly fading into dark fruit and cocoa. Velvety tannins leave a warm, lingering glow.