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Ancient Age (bourbon)

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Ancient Age Bourbon whiskey
Bottle and glass of Ancient Age
TypeBourbon whiskey
ManufacturerSazerac Company
Country of origin Kentucky, United States
Alcohol by volume 40.00%
Proof (US)80
Related productsBuffalo Trace

Ancient Age is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.[1]

History

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In 1983 the Ancient Age brand was sold by Schenley to Age International.[2]

Current products

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  • 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

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About some variation of the brand, food critic Morgan Murphy said "The finish leapfrogs the tongue and goes straight to the throat."[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ancient Age". Buffalo Trace Distillery.
  2. ^ Cowdery, Chuck (December 9, 2013). "The Chuck Cowdery Blog: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times".
  3. ^ 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.