Buffalo Trace Prohibition Collection 2024 Series No. 2
The Buffalo Trace Distillery Prohibition Collection pays homage to one of the most contentious chapters in American whiskey history. During Prohibition (1920-1933), the U.S. Government authorized only six distilleries to bottle medicinal whiskey, including Buffalo Trace, then known under a different name. Drawing from archival discoveries, the second edition of this collection brings to life five historic whiskeys with faithful recreations of their original labels and rich backstories.
Housed in a custom wooden display case adorned with historical images of the distillery, the collection features five 375ml bottles inspired by their Prohibition-era packaging, complete with authentic details such as cut-outs for medicinal prescriptions.
Mirror Brook: A 100-proof, bottled-in-bond Kentucky Straight Whiskey bursting with ripe cherry, vanilla cream, and mellow oak. Hints of rye spice and chocolate create a rich and vibrant profile.
Very Oldest Procurable (V.O.P.): An uncut, barrel-proof bourbon boasting rye spice, toasted oak, and rich cherry, balanced by a lingering finish of warm honey and oak.
Anderson’s Belle: A 100-proof wheated bourbon with caramel, maple, and vanilla on the nose. The palate is marked by robust oak and dried fruit, finishing with the warmth of sweet wheat.
Old Fashioned Mountain Corn: A 110-proof Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey with sweet corn essence, toasted oak, and caramel sweetness. The warm finish leaves a lasting impression of oak and corn harmony.
Silver Wedding Rye Whiskey: At 125 proof, this rye features flavors of vanilla, toffee, and leather earthiness, intertwined with toasted oak and bold rye spice. The finish lingers with hints of vanilla and oak.
Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley describes the collection as “a celebration of Buffalo Trace’s legacy and a testament to our commitment to exceptional whiskey.” Global Brand Director Andrew Duncan highlights its role in sparking conversations about Prohibition and the forgotten stories of American whiskey.
This rare collection is a tribute to innovation, resilience, and the enduring spirit of whiskey craftsmanship.
