Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection 12 year old bourbon from floor #9

Each of these three bourbons was distilled and bottled at the same time and aged in the same warehouse for 12 years and 3 months. The main variable was the floor they were aged on. In theory the higher up in the warehouse the greater the temperature variation and the more wood influence. Does the experiment support this general concept? Yes with the sweet spot being the middle floor.

A much deeper bolder spicier drier and (at times) harsher bourbon when compared to the other two in this experiment aged on the first and fifth floor. The wood influence (notes of barrel char leather and tannin) from the barrel dominate the pleasing sweet and fruit notes found in the other two. This is for those who like their bourbon with plenty of oak influence. Best served after a large rich meal. Price is per 375 ml.