Ancient Age (bourbon)
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Type | Bourbon whiskey |
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Manufacturer | Sazerac Company |
Country of origin | Kentucky, United States |
Alcohol by volume | 40.00% |
Proof (US) | 80 |
Related products | Buffalo Trace |
Ancient Age is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.[1]
History
[edit]In 1983 the Ancient Age brand was sold by Schenley to Age International.[2]
Current products
[edit]- 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
[edit]About some variation of the brand, food critic Morgan Murphy said "The finish leapfrogs the tongue and goes straight to the throat."[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "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 (2014). "Bourbon Drinker's Guide, Part 1". Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon: The Ultimate Guide to the South's Favorite Foods. Oxmoor House. pp. 22–23. ISBN 978-0848743161.