Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection Oversized Barrel 500L Kentucky bourbon This expression of the Calumet

This expression of the Calumet Farm Bourbon family is a true convergence of craftsmanship and flavor

Barrel #196 - 16yr

Michter’s US 1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon is nuanced

At 80 proof

The original that started it all

Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection Oversized Barrel 500L Kentucky bourbon This expression of the CalumetHolding all other variables constant, we wanted to see the effect that barrel size had on the finished product. A typical bourbon barrel holds 200L and in this experiment we aged bourbon in two larger barrels 250L and 500L on the same floor for the same amount of time to examine the impact on the flavor profile. What we found was that the 250L had a distinctive flavor profile similar to our control barrels, whereas the 500L was more tannic, oaky, and