Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon is currently £19 at Amazon on a Prime price, which is £8 off its £27 RRP. It is now cheaper in the UK than it sells for in the USA.
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READ THE STORYAsda currently matches the £19 price, though you will need to buy it in store and stock varies by location. With temperatures rising, this is an easy-drinking bourbon to stock up on for summer.
The Market Comparison: where Buffalo Trace is cheapest right now
We checked the whole market, and Amazon and Asda offer the lowest prices. Here is how the £19 Prime price compares against the specialist retailers:
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- Amazon (Prime price): £19 — the cheapest option, delivered to your door.
- Asda: £19 — matches the price, but available in store only, with stock that varies by location.
- The Whisky Exchange: £23.50 — £4.50 more.
- Master of Malt: £24 — £5 more.
- Royal Mile Whiskies: £29.95 — £10.95 more, and above RRP.
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Why Buy It: The Liquid In The Glass
This is classic Kentucky bourbon at its most accessible, with a sweet, smooth character built for easy drinking at 40% ABV. Buffalo Trace’s official tasting note describes vanilla, mint and molasses on the nose, followed by brown sugar, spice, oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise, with a long, smooth finish.
It is a natural fit for mainstream bourbon drinkers who want a reliable everyday pour, and it works well in cocktails. Old Fashioneds, Whiskey Sours and highballs all benefit from its toffee-and-vanilla backbone and gentle rye spice.
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It also offers a soft landing for Scotch drinkers curious about bourbon. It is sweeter, rounder and far less smoky than most malts.
Who Should Skip It
If you are chasing high proof, big oak, an age statement or a richer sipping whiskey, this is not your bottle. The UK version is typically 40% ABV, and while official notes promise a long, smooth finish, some independent reviewers of the 40% export strength find the palate thin or watery, with a short-to-medium finish. This is noticeably lighter than the 45% version many US reviews discuss, so American write-ups may oversell the body you actually get here.
You should also not buy this expecting US-style rarity. It is not a scarce or hyped bottle in the UK, where it is easy to find and frequently discounted, so scarcity should not factor into your decision.
An Award Winning Bourbon
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon won Silver at the IWSC in 2025 and Gold at the World Whiskies Awards in 2020. It also took Bronze at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2022 and Gold at the Singapore World Spirits Competition in 2024, earning recognition across several international panels over multiple years.
The Verdict: Buy Or Pass?
At £19 this comes in under RRP, costs less than it does in the US, and sits several pounds below the specialist retailers. It is an everyday buy for cocktails and easy neat drinking, especially as the weather warms up.
Pass only if you specifically want a high-proof or age-stated sipper. At 40% ABV, this is built for accessible, sweet drinking and not for serious contemplation.
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We compare the whole market and always flag the cheapest option, even where we earn nothing, such as Asda’s in-store £19.
