Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Bourbon 2004 Vintage
Buffalo Trace O.F.C. Bourbon 2004 Vintage
O.F.C. takes its name from the Old Fashioned Copper distillery — the original name of the site that became Buffalo Trace — and the O.F.C. Vintage series is the distillery's tribute to that heritage: bourbon from a single marked distillation year, released only when it is judged ready. This release was laid down in 2004 and bottled after a long maturation in Buffalo Trace's historic warehouses, presented in a hand-cut crystal decanter with inlaid copper lettering and housed in a wooden display box with a provenance card recording its details.
In the glass it shows deep mahogany, with a nose of dark caramel, seasoned oak, dried cherry, and pipe tobacco. The palate follows with toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and baking spice over a firm oak backbone, easing into a long, gently drying finish of leather, cocoa, and antique wood.
Vintage-dated O.F.C. decanters sit at the very top of Buffalo Trace's output and rarely surface twice, making this a landmark gift or a centerpiece for a serious bourbon shelf. Pair it with other Buffalo Trace allocations at Gifted Pour — E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, and Weller among them. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the moments that deserve a lasting marker: a milestone birthday, a retirement, a partnership made official, or a mentor who taught someone what good bourbon tastes like. Laid down in 2004 and drawn from a single marked distillation year, it honors the Old Fashioned Copper distillery, the original name of the site that became Buffalo Trace. The presentation does much of the talking before the bottle is ever opened: a hand-cut crystal decanter with inlaid copper lettering, set in a wooden display box with a provenance card recording its details. In the glass, expect deep mahogany color and a nose of dark caramel, seasoned oak, dried cherry, and pipe tobacco. The palate brings toffee, dark chocolate, and baking spice over a firm antique-oak backbone, then a long, gently drying finish of leather, cocoa, and barrel char. It suits a recipient who sips slowly and enjoys letting a pour open in a Glencairn, and the decanter will hold pride of place on their shelf long after the last dram.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate — The bourbon's own dark chocolate and cocoa notes echo the bittersweet richness of a good bar.
- Aged gouda — The cheese's nutty, caramelized character matches the toffee and dark caramel running through the palate.
- Retirement or milestone celebration — A long, slow-sipping pour of deep oak and leather suits an evening spent marking years of hard work, and the crystal decanter becomes a keepsake of the occasion.
Questions about this bottle
What does O.F.C. stand for?
O.F.C. refers to the Old Fashioned Copper distillery, the original name of the site that became Buffalo Trace. The O.F.C. Vintage series is the distillery's tribute to that heritage.
What does the 2004 vintage mean on this bottle?
The O.F.C. Vintage series features bourbon from a single marked distillation year. This release was laid down in 2004 and bottled after a long maturation in Buffalo Trace's historic warehouses, released only when it was judged ready.
What does it taste like?
Expect a nose of dark caramel, seasoned oak, dried cherry, vanilla bean, and pipe tobacco. The palate shows toffee, dark chocolate, and baking spice over a firm antique-oak backbone, finishing long and gently drying with leather, cocoa, and lingering barrel char.
How is it presented as a gift?
It comes in a 750 ml hand-cut crystal decanter with inlaid copper lettering, housed in a wooden display box with a provenance card recording its details, so it arrives looking ready to give and display.
