Buffalo Trace vs. Clyde May’s Blind Tasting Bourbon Battle – Too Close to Call?

Welcome in, Whiskey Freaks! This week on the Blind Tasting Podcast, we’re throwing down in a blind bourbon showdown. In one corner: the heavyweight champ of entry-level Kentucky bourbon, Buffalo Trace 90 proof. In the other: a scrappy Alabama upstart with outlaw moonshiner roots, Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon 92 proof.I’ll walk you through the wild backstory of Clyde May,the man, the myth, the moonshiner, before lining it up against the legendary Buffalo Trace. Which one wins on the nose? Which one brings the better finish? And which one just leaves me sad with thin mouthfeel and melancholy vibes?We’ll dig into distillery history, sip through the good, the bad, and the “meh,” and crown a winner in this blind tasting brawl. Spoiler: it was closer than you think.Plus, I share a few nuggets from my recent trip to Buffalo Trace, including a little-known fact about how they age Eagle Rare. This one’s packed with bourbon history, blind tasting honesty, and a few laughs along the way.So pour yourself a glass, hit play, and let’s see who comes out on top, Buffalo Trace or Clyde May’s.Grab the new book Whiskey Wisdom & Bourbon B.S.: Barrel Strength Legends, Lies, and Untold Tales here on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLNGXJL3Like what I'm doing? Support the pod here: https://buymeacoffee.com/blindtastingpodcast Help support the podcast by shopping for whiskey, prohibition, and gangster-related photos and art at: https://famousdocs.etsy.com  Get 20% off for a limited time when you purchase 4 or more items!Swing by, follow, and comment at Blind Tasting Podcast on Facebook and Instagram at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560596922297https://www.instagram.com/blindtastingpodcast/