Buckners 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. Its 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, theres 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 Buckners 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:

Aspect Character & Highlights Color / Appearance Deep amber / mahogany hues, reflecting age and wood contact. Aroma / Nose Suggestions of antique wood, wet earth or soil, dry corn, honeyed vanilla, toasted oak. Palate / Taste Rich oak, caramel, spiced vanilla, dried fruit undertones, possibly some leather or tea leaf edge. Finish Exotic spice, lingering caramel, hints of buttery cream or cured tea leaves, and oak notes in the aftertaste.

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:

Buckners 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)

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Buckners 13 Year Single Barrel Bourbon (Augusta Distillery) Type / Expression Single barrel, cask strength, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon Aging 13 years in new, charred oak Distinction Each bottle from a single barrel; strength varies by barrel Style / Character Bold, oak-forward, rich, expressive