This Buffalo Trace Bourbon Should Be Skipped

Of course, Tasting Table’s is just one opinion, and it should be remembered that Old Charter 8 was compared to its label counterparts and not to all other bourbons. Other tasters sang its praises. At Bourbon Enthusiast, tasters found Old Charter’s nose to be “well balanced” between notes of honey, vanilla and pepper, with a flavor that was “dry and sophisticated” with some spice, caramel and oak. . Adventures in Whiskey finds Old Charter 8 “fairly mild” with a “good medium body.” Spirits Review, however, states that there is “not much” to this bourbon, proclaiming it relatively “disappointing.”

It should be noted that Old Charter 8 is not the only bourbon in the Old Charter line produced by Buffalo Trace. If you like entry-level whiskey, consider some of the older expressions in the Old Charter Oak series. A variety of oak wood is used to make the barrels, and the bourbons are aged for up to 12 years – although whiskey age statements can be confusing – for the French oak expression. Other woods include Canadian Oak, Mongolian Oak, Chinkapin Oak, and Spanish Oak – all of which have earned a spot on our list of the best bourbons of 2023 – each imparting their unique characteristics within the Old Charter.