Buffalo Trace 2024 Antique Whiskey Collection 750 mL

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) 2024 edition is an ultra-limited, highly coveted release featuring five of the most legendary whiskeys in the world. Crafted at the iconic Buffalo Trace Distillery, this 750 mL full set showcases the pinnacle of American whiskey, with expressions that span both wheated and rye mash bills—each aged and selected for peak character, power, and balance.

Included in the 2024 Full Antique Collection (750 mL each):

1. George T. Stagg (2024 Release)

   • ABV: ~69.5% (varies by batch)

   • Profile: Deeply oaky and intense with layers of dark chocolate, dried cherry, tobacco, and bold spice. A barrel-proof beast aged over 15 years.

2. William Larue Weller (2024 Release)

   • ABV: ~64%

   • Profile: A wheated bourbon at barrel proof—soft and decadent with notes of vanilla, toffee, cinnamon, and fig. Silky yet powerful.

3. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye (2024 Release)

   • ABV: ~63%

   • Profile: Barrel-proof straight rye bursting with rye spice, citrus peel, spearmint, and herbal complexity. Bright and bracing.

4. Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2024 Release)

   • ABV: 50.5%

   • Profile: Elegant and balanced with refined oak, dark fruit, toasted nuts, and vanilla. Aged over 17 years for complexity without overpowering tannin.

5. Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old (2024 Release)

   • ABV: 45%

   • Profile: Smooth and mellow with layered flavors of leather, spice box, honey, and polished oak. A benchmark for aged rye whiskey.

Vital Stats (Per Bottle):

• Mash Bills: Wheated bourbon, traditional rye bourbon, and straight rye

• ABV Range: 45% to 69.5%

• Aging: 6 to 18 years, depending on expression

• Bottle Size: 750 mL each (5 bottles total)

• Release: Fall 2024, extremely limited allocation

Ideal For:
Perfect for elite collectors, connoisseurs, and those looking to host the ultimate vertical tasting. Each bottle deserves to be enjoyed in a Glencairn glass to capture its full aromatic and flavor profile. Available now at Whiskey Caviar.

FAQ:

1. How rare is the BTAC 2024 full set?
   Extremely rare. Each bottle is limited in release and highly allocated—getting the full set is a collector's dream.

2. Are all bottles barrel-proof?
   Three of the five (George T. Stagg, William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Handy) are uncut and unfiltered barrel-proof expressions.

3. What’s the best way to enjoy this set?
   Host a curated tasting using Glencairn glasses to compare and appreciate the differences in mash bill, aging, and proof across the collection. Store upright in a cool, dark place.