THREE BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY BOURBONS NAMED BEST IN CLASS AT 2021 WHISKIES OF THE WORLD COMPETITION 

            FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Sept. 28, 2021) – Buffalo Trace Distillery spirits received 14 medals at the 2021 Whiskies of the World Competition (WoW), including three bourbons that were named Best in Class. W.L. Weller Antique 107 and W.L. Weller Full Proof were both Best in Class with Gold Outstanding Medals while Elmer T. Lee was Best in Class with a Gold Medal. Best in Class means the product was the judges’ favorite within its category.

Buffalo Trace bourbons receiving Gold Outstanding Medal

Judges’ panel unanimously agrees to extra recognition

• W.L. Weller Antique 107 Bourbon – Best in Class, Non-Age-Stated 90 to 110 Proof Bourbon
• W.L. Weller Full Proof Bourbon – Best in Class, Non-Age-Stated High Proof Bourbon
• Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel Bourbon

Buffalo Trace bourbons receiving Gold Medal

An excellent product that is among the best, remarkable

• Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Bourbon – Best in Class, Non-Age-Stated Bourbon
• Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon
• Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch Bourbon
• Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Barrel Proof Bourbon
• W. L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
• W.L. Weller Single Barrel Bourbon
• Stagg Jr. Bourbon

Buffalo Trace whiskies receiving Silver Outstanding Medal

A very good product with complexity that is better than most

• Col. E.H. Taylor Jr. Straight Rye Whiskey
• W.L. Weller CYPB

Buffalo trace bourbons receiving Silver Medal

A very good and recommended product that shows complexity.

• W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon

WoW is produced in conjunction with the long-running International Wine & Spirits Competition. This year’s judges consisted of industry experts including spirits evaluators, brand ambassadors, whisky retailers, bartenders and mixologists. Only 35% of entries received a Gold medal at this year’s competition.

Full results from the 2021 WoW Competition can be found at https://whiskiesoftheworld.com/2021-award-winners/.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1775 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won 35 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Its Col. E. H. Taylor, Jr. Four Grain Bourbon was named World Whiskey of the Year for 2018 and its William Larue Weller and Thomas H. Handy Sazerac were named 2^nd and 3^rd finest whiskeys in the world for 2020.  Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 1,000 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com.