Buffalo Trace comes Down Under!!

[HighTower]

Good news for all Australians: Buffalo Trace will soon be available in Australia, with widespread distribution. Sazerac have partnered up with Southtrade International to distribute their fine bourbon. Hopefully we will see more of their products filter into Australia via the right channels to keep the price right.

I hope for around a $60 price tag. Press release attached.

Scott

Buffalo_Trace_Press_Release.pdf

[camduncan]

That is bloody awesome news!!!!!!! It brings a tear to my eyes (in a good way)........ We've waited a long time for this!!!! I remember talking to Ken Webber about a BT release Downunder back in 05/06, and I got the impression it had been on the drawing board for a fair while. I can't wait to crack my first bottle :yum:

On an aside.... $60 would be an interesting price point. It'd put it at approx $10 more than Blantons Special Reserve sells for.

[p_elliott]

It should sell for a lot less than Blanton's it does here.

[fishnbowljoe]

Congratulations to all you members in Oz! Glad to see you're going to be getting some more bourbons to choose from. Hopefully the prices will be decent. Joe

[Pieface]

That is freakin' sweet!

[camduncan]

I just spoke (via email) to one of the contacts at Southtrade International.... They also distribute Rittenhouse Rye nationwide. I'm waiting on a reply back to find out where I can get some locally.

[Stones]

I just spoke (via email) to one of the contacts at Southtrade International.... They also distribute Rittenhouse Rye nationwide. I'm waiting on a reply back to find out where I can get some locally.

Fantastic stuff! Please let us know too Cam! :grin:

[p_elliott]

Cam

Maybe in recognition of this auspicious occasion we can make BT bourbon of the month seeing how that hasn't changed in 5 months.

[camduncan]

Cam

Maybe in recognition of this auspicious occasion we can make BT bourbon of the month seeing how that hasn't changed in 5 months.

No problem..... I'll make sure we get one up for the start of December

[camduncan]

Fantastic stuff! Please let us know too Cam! :grin:

The closes place (to me) that they provided was the CruBar bottle shop in the Valley. They have a couple of bottles of Rittenhouse at $80 per bottle. In the past, I've also seen them carrying Old Potrero.

[Pieface]

I can get the Ritt Bib for just under $70 locally. I have seen a couple of the Old Potrero range at a place too but they were upwards of $120.

I'm also looking forwards to the Sazerac rye that they will be bringing in too!

[Stones]

The closes place (to me) that they provided was the CruBar bottle shop in the Valley. They have a couple of bottles of Rittenhouse at $80 per bottle. In the past, I've also seen them carrying Old Potrero.

[camduncan]

I work in Spring Hill so this is good for me! :grin:

I'm work just near Spring Hill as well (cnr Turbot and Edward)..... We should try and tee up a lunch next time Scott is in town.

[HighTower]

Sounds good!

Scott

[Stones]

Sensational! I'm nearer to the Valley End of Spring Hill - Agnes Street just off St Paul's Tce - I've been meaning to PM you both to meet sometime before the end of the year. :grin:

[fishnbowljoe]

Tomorrow (today?) is the day! Happy times ahead for all you members in Oz. I hope some BT offerings at a fair price will be good for all. Cheers Mates! Joe

[Stones]

Woohooo! Thanks Fishnbowljoe! :grin:

[camduncan]

Has anyone seen any in (Australian) Stores yet?

[spy247]

Hi All

I've been getting Buffalo Trace for last three years here in Perth. Vintage Cellars used to sell it and it quickly became my bourbon of choice.

I bought the last two bottles on the weekend from my local store.

[p_elliott]

Welcome to the site Spy we have another member from Perth, Morgan (Pieface). I hope you enjoy the site post often and have fun. Stop by the New to Straighbourbon thread and do an introduction.

[Pieface]

Greetings Spy. Good to see another Perthite at SB!!

I've never seen BT at any of my local Vintage Cellars but that is where I get the Russel's Reserve Turkey from.

[spy247]

Hi All,

Thanks for the welcome. I been lurking around for a while but now I feel part of the family.

Pieface, I been getting the Buffalo Trace at the Vintage Cellars stores in Perth and East Perth. However last weekend when I checked I only found 2 bottles (which I bought) at the East Perth store.

BTW I discovered a bar that serves Sazerac 18 Rye. In a few words - Immense , Bold , Spicy but well balanced. Best Rye I've had.

[camduncan]

I'll be chasing a bottle during week to crack for a special occasion next weekend.. I'll post if I find it anywhere.

[HighTower]

Welcome aboard, Spy! Always good to have more like minded Aussies on here!! Nice find at Vintage Cellars, will be interesting to see if they keep it around with a new supplier.

Let me know if you find any Cam, I'm nearly out!! :grin:

Also, if any Aussies want any Hudson Baby Bourbon, Manhattan Rye, or Corn Spirit let me know.

Scott

[Stones]

Please don't judge me for being greedy but apart from BT offering the BT bottling will they also be extending their trading to the other BT products? i.e. Hancocks, BTAC, Weller's, RHF and Elmer... :skep: