Ancient Age

Ancient Age Bourbon whiskey

Bottle and glass of Ancient Age
Type Bourbon whiskey
Manufacturer Sazerac Company
Country of origin Kentucky, United States
Alcohol by volume 40.00%
Proof (US) 80
Related products Buffalo Trace

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

History

In 1983 the Ancient Age brand was sold by Schenley to Age International.[1]

Current products

The product line also includes Ancient Age Preferred blended whiskey, bottled at 80 proof.

Commentary

About some variation of the brand, food critic Morgan Murphy said "The finish leapfrogs the tongue and goes straight to the throat."[2]

References

  1. https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/ancient-age
  2. Murphy, Morgan; Editors of Southern Living magazine (2014). Southern Living Bourbon & Bacon: The Ultimate Guide to the South's Favorite Foods. Oxmoor House. ISBN 978-0848743161.


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