Augusta Distillery "Buckner's" 13 Year Old Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Buckner’s 13 Year is a bold, high-proof bourbon that spotlights what patience and the right barrel can impart. As a single barrel, cask-strength offering, it is unapologetically expressive, with oak, spice, fruit, and underbrush notes all vying for attention. It’s more about exploration than subtlety — ideal for those who appreciate power, depth, and the “raw” voice of a rich barrel. Because every bottle comes from a unique barrel, there’s variation from bottle to bottle, which adds to its allure for collectors and enthusiasts.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• This is a single barrel, unfiltered, cask strength bourbon from Augusta Distillery in Augusta, Kentucky. 

• It is aged 13 years in new, charred American oak barrels. 

• The bourbon is released without dilution — at barrel strength (the proof varies per barrel) — and is not chill-filtered. 

• The 2025 re-release is being promoted as a tribute to the original inaugural Buckner’s bottling — “never blended, never diluted and always unique.”

• Each bottle is hand-labeled and tied to a specific barrel. 

Tasting Profile

Because each barrel is unique, tasting notes can vary by bottle, but here is a representative profile drawn from public reviews:

One independent review (Central Ohio Whiskey Society) of a 13-year barrel noted:

Nose: Honeycrisp apple, butterscotch, vanilla wafers, toasted pecan, and aged oak.
Taste: Cinnamon rolls, cooked caramel, stewed apples, vanilla, toasted oak.
Finish: Medium — caramel, raisins, oak. 

Another commentary:

“Buckner’s line … are age-stated cask-strength single barrels.” 

Food & Serving Recommendations

• Serve: Best neat or with a very small drop of water to coax out hidden aromatics. Use a tulip or Glencairn glass so the full bouquet can evolve.

• Pairings:
   • Dark chocolate, caramel desserts, nut tarts
   • Aged cheeses (Gouda, sharp cheddar)
   • Roasted or smoked meats with a caramel glaze
   • Rich fruit desserts (persimmon, dried figs)

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