Ancient Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ancient Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Ancient Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a venerable spirit with a heritage dating back to 1946, stands as a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of American whiskey. This carefully crafted bourbon is a blend of corn, rye, and barley malt, a timeless recipe that has been perfected over the decades. From its inception, Ancient Age has been revered for its uncomplicated elegance, embodying the essence of traditional Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is the kind of bourbon that earns a permanent spot on the home bar: approachable, honest and easy to share. Made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky from a mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley, it carries a heritage reaching back to 1946, which gives it a quiet sense of tradition as a gift. Corn sweetness lays a smooth foundation, rye adds a spicy kick, and malted barley brings gentle warmth, while caramel and vanilla from the charred oak barrels round out the palate. On the nose, look for butterscotch and a touch of dried fruit. We like it for the friend who hosts often, a new homeowner stocking a first bar cart, or a dad who prefers a classic pour without fuss. It is just as comfortable sipped neat or over a couple of ice cubes as it is stirred into an Old Fashioned or stretched into a ginger ale highball, so the recipient can enjoy it however the evening calls for.
Pairs well with
- Smoky barbecue brisket — The caramel sweetness and rye spice stand up to smoky, savory meat and echo the char of the oak.
- Bread pudding with caramel — Butterscotch, vanilla and dried fruit in the bourbon mirror the warm, sweet flavors of the dessert.
- Housewarming bar-cart gift — Its versatility, from neat pours to Old Fashioneds and ginger ale highballs, makes it an easy first bottle for a new home's bar.
Questions about this bottle
What does Ancient Age bourbon taste like?
Expect a smooth, sweet foundation from corn, a spicy kick from rye and subtle warmth from malted barley. Caramel and vanilla come through on the palate, while the aroma offers butterscotch and a touch of dried fruit, with oak and baking spice rounding it out.
Who makes Ancient Age and what is it made from?
Ancient Age is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from a mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley and matured in new charred oak barrels, following a recipe with roots going back to 1946.
Does this bourbon carry an age statement?
No, this bottling is sold without an age statement. Its character comes from the corn, rye and malted barley mash bill and maturation in new charred oak, which gives it the caramel and vanilla notes it is known for.
What is the best way to drink it?
It works neat or over a couple of ice cubes, and it is a natural fit for cocktails. Try a classic Old Fashioned with sugar, bitters and orange peel, a Whiskey Sour with lemon and simple syrup, or a casual highball with ginger ale and a lime wedge.
