Ancient Age Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Ancient Agemight sound like something Indiana Jones dug out of a temple, but really it’s a humble, budget-friendly bourbon that’s been keeping bar shelves stocked since the 1940s. Born at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, this whiskey has a pedigree longer than most CVS receipts—but don’t expect velvet ropes or fancy glass stoppers. This is bourbon in its work boots.

• Nose: Imagine walking into a candy shop run by a carpenter—sweet vanilla, caramel, and a whiff of fresh-sawn oak.

• Palate: Starts smooth and friendly, like that neighbor who always waves, then eases into warm notes of toffee, honey, and a little spice to remind you it’s still bourbon, not maple syrup.

• Finish: Short, sweet, and a little spicy—like a polite exit at a party before anyone asks you to help clean up.

At around 80 proof, it’s the easy-sipping bourbon you can pour without checking your bank balance or life insurance policy. Sure, it’s not the bottle you break out to impress the whiskey snob in a tweed jacket, but it’s perfect for a Tuesday night Old Fashioned or for when you “accidentally” fill half a glass neat.

Ancient Age is like that old pickup truck still parked behind the barn: it may not be fancy, but it always starts, it always runs, and somehow, it always makes you smile.

"From a sniffing point of view, this is actually quite a good bourbon. On the palate, Ancient Age veers back to expectation. The whiskey offers the core bourbon flavors — corny sweet, a little spice, caramel, vanilla — with a touch of dry woodiness, but the texture is much too thin to progress beyond." The Whiskeyreview.com