S5 E33 Buffalo Trace with Alec Bradley Caribbean Cask

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Classic Kentucky sweetness meets rum-kissed tobacco

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Spirit Notes — Buffalo Trace Bourbon

Background
Buffalo Trace is a flagship Kentucky straight bourbon from the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. Crafted from a low-rye mashbill and aged in new charred oak, it’s known for balance, approachability, and a classic bourbon profile that punches above its price point.

Tasting Notes
• Nose: Vanilla bean, caramel corn, light oak, soft baking spice
• Palate: Toffee, brown sugar, ripe orchard fruit, gentle cinnamon
• Finish: Medium length, warming, with lingering sweetness and toasted oak

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Cigar Notes — Alec Bradley Caribbean Cask

Background
The Caribbean Cask features a blend of Central American tobaccos aged in rum barrels, designed to evoke sweetness and island influence without overpowering the core tobacco character. It’s a cigar built around accessibility and flavor infusion rather than strength.

Pre-Light
• Wrapper Appearance: Dark, slightly rustic with a natural sheen
• Nose: Sweet hay, molasses, dried fruit, faint rum note
• Cold Draw: Brown sugar, cedar, light spice, subtle sweetness

Smoking Experience
• First Third: Toasted cedar, caramelized sugar, mild spice
• Second Third: Rum sweetness emerges—molasses, baking spice, roasted nuts
• Final Third: Earthier tobacco core returns with lingering sweetness and soft oak

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The Pairing

Buffalo Trace’s vanilla-forward sweetness and soft spice align seamlessly with the Caribbean Cask’s rum-influenced profile. The bourbon amplifies the cigar’s molasses and brown sugar notes while its oak structure reins in the infused sweetness, keeping the pairing balanced rather than cloying. Neither element dominates—the bourbon remains classic, the cigar remains approachable, and together they create a relaxed, dessert-leaning experience.

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Pairing Takeaway

This is an easygoing, crowd-pleasing pairing where traditional bourbon character complements modern, rum-touched tobacco. Ideal for a casual evening pour or an introduction to infused cigars without sacrificing depth.

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