Ancient Age Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L
Ancient Age Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L (80 proof, 40% ABV) is a Kentucky straight bourbon distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — smooth, simple, and easy-drinking, made from corn, rye and malted barley. On shelves since 1946, it has survived on consistency: a mellow, golden-brown pour with aromas of corn, caramel, toffee and vanilla, a sweet palate of the same with a hint of spice, and a lingering toffee-and-citrus finish. The handle bottle is built for gatherings, everyday pours, and home bars that go through a bottle. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1.75L
- Style: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Mash bill: Corn, rye and malted barley — aged in new charred oak per Kentucky straight bourbon standards
A Buffalo Trace Classic Since 1946
Ancient Age comes from one of the most decorated distilleries on earth — Buffalo Trace, owned by the Sazerac Company, has operated continuously in Frankfort since the late 1700s and racked up more awards over the past decade than any other distillery in the world. Ancient Age is the value end of that legacy: a young, honest straight bourbon (no age statement on the label) bottled at an approachable 80 proof for everyday drinking. It's the bottle you reach for when the drinks need to keep coming — highballs, Manhattans, bourbon-and-ginger — and the 1.75L handle means the pour doesn't run out mid-party. Shop more from Ancient Age or browse our bourbon collection for everything from everyday pours to rare bottles.
Tasting Notes
The nose is light and sweet — corn sweetness and orange zest over caramel and vanilla, floral for a young bourbon. The palate follows with corn, caramel, toffee and vanilla, delicately sweet with a hint of spice and gentle oak. The finish is quick but pleasant, lingering on toffee with a touch of citrus. At this proof it's an easy, uncomplicated pour: mellow, approachable, and built for mixing as much as sipping.
How to Enjoy
This is a cocktail workhorse: highballs, Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, whiskey sours, and a simple pour over ice for weeknight sipping. Keep it as the house bourbon for cookouts and game days — the 1.75L handle format is designed for exactly that. If you're pouring it neat, let it breathe a few minutes for the corn sweetness to open up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ancient Age bourbon made by Buffalo Trace?Yes — Ancient Age is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, owned by the Sazerac Company. It shares the distillery's classic corn-rye-barley-malt mash tradition.
What proof is Ancient Age bourbon?Ancient Age is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) — a mellow, approachable strength that makes it an easy sipper and a versatile cocktail bourbon.
Is Ancient Age a good bourbon for mixing?Absolutely — that's its sweet spot. The smooth, mellow profile works beautifully in highballs, Old Fashioneds, Manhattans and whiskey sours, and the value pricing means you won't flinch when guests order doubles.
Grab Ancient Age Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L at Del Mesa Liquor — proof that a proper Kentucky bourbon doesn't have to cost a fortune.