Old Charter Oak — French Oak
Bourbon · Buffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort, KY
Old Charter Oak — French Oak is a bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. It is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $40.
Tasting notes
Aged in French oak barrels instead of the traditional American white oak. Imparts a lighter, more floral character with subtle tannins and vanilla.
How it compares
- At $40, it is priced 50% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 90 proof it runs 13 proof points lower than the typical bourbon here (103.4 proof).