Buffalo Trace OFC 2004 750ml

Historical Background

The Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Vintage 2004 is named after the Old Fashioned Copper Distillery, a landmark facility founded in 1869 by Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. This legendary site was renowned for pioneering innovative distillation techniques, including the introduction of copper fermentation vats and early steam-heating systems. Today, that historic location stands as the modern Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The O.F.C. line serves as a tribute to this heritage, offering ultra-aged, single-vintage bourbons that are bottled only when master distillers determine they have reached peak maturity.

Description & Packaging

• The Spirit: An ultra-aged, limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey distilled in 2004 and matured for nearly two decades in new, charred American white oak barrels.
• The Decanter: Every bottle is a hand-cut, lead-free crystal decanter designed as a precise replica of an archival early-1900s O.F.C. design.
• The Lettering: Real copper inlays are meticulously pressed directly into the glass of each bottle to display the brand name and vintage.
• The Case: Each decanter is safely enclosed in a dark, velvet-lined wooden presentation box that acts as a secure display case.
• The Provenance: A custom certificate of authenticity accompanies the bottle, detailing historical milestones and global events that occurred during the distillation year of 2004.

Official Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep, rich mahogany with a heavy, oily coat on the glass.
• Nose: Intense aromas of dark cherry, seasoned oak, dark caramel, molasses, and vanilla bean, underpinned by old leather and tobacco.
• Palate: A silk-smooth, full-bodied entry delivering complex layers of toffee, toasted butterscotch, dried fruit, baking spice, and a prominent but well-integrated wood tannic structure.
• Finish: Exceptionally long and warm, closing out with lingering notes of cinnamon, dried dark berries, vanilla oil, and a refined, smoky oak char.

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