Ancient Age Preferred Blended Whiskey 1L
Ancient Age Preferred Blended Whiskey is an 80-proof (40% ABV) blended whiskey in a 1L bottle — a Buffalo Trace Distillery value classic, aged a minimum of 36 months and built on corn, rye and barley malt for a smooth, easy-drinking profile. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 1L
- Style: blended whiskey — a blend of straight bourbons
- Aging: minimum 36 months in new charred American oak
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — the Ancient Age name dates to 1946
A Buffalo Trace Workhorse Since 1946
Ancient Age has been a Kentucky shelf staple since 1946, made at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort — the same distillery behind Blanton's, Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace itself. Preferred is the blended expression of the line: straight bourbons married for smoothness, aged at least three years in new charred oak, bottled at an easy 80 proof. It is the bottle for highballs, whiskey sours and everyday pours — honest whiskey at an honest price. See more from the Ancient Age range and the bourbon whiskey collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer profiles: light caramel, sweet corn and vanilla on the nose; soft and mellow on the palate with toffee, spice and honeyed corn; a clean, easy finish with gentle warmth and lingering vanilla oak.
How to Enjoy
The 1L format is built for mixing — whiskey sours, highballs, Old Fashioneds and bourbon-and-gingers all welcome it. Neat or on ice it is a soft, beginner-friendly pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ancient Age Preferred a bourbon?
It is a blended whiskey made at Buffalo Trace Distillery — a blend of straight bourbons — rather than a straight bourbon itself.
How old is Ancient Age Preferred?
It is aged a minimum of 36 months in new charred American oak.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes — its light, smooth profile and liter format make it a natural cocktail whiskey, while the 80 proof keeps it approachable neat.
When the well bottle needs to be a good bottle — order Ancient Age Preferred Blended Whiskey 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.