Ancient Age (bourbon)
Ancient Age is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.[1]
 Bottle and glass of Ancient Age | |
| Type | Bourbon whiskey |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sazerac Company |
| Country of origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Alcohol by volume | 40.00% |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
| Related products | Buffalo Trace |
History
In 1983 the Ancient Age brand was sold by Schenley to Age International.[2]
Current products
- Ancient Age is a 36-month-old bourbon, bottled at 80 proof
- Ancient Age 90 is a variation of the traditional 36-month old bourbon, bottled at 90 proof
- Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star is bottled at 90 proof
The product line also includes Ancient Age Preferred blended whiskey, bottled at 80 proof.
Review
About some variation of the brand, food critic Morgan Murphy said "The finish leapfrogs the tongue and goes straight to the throat."[3]
References
- "Ancient Age". Buffalo Trace Distillery.
- Cowdery, Chuck (December 9, 2013). "The Chuck Cowdery Blog: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times".
- Murphy, Morgan; Editors of Southern Living magazine (2014). Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon: The Ultimate Guide to the South's Favorite Foods. Oxmoor House. ISBN 978-0848743161.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
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