Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 Unaged Whiskey is a raw, unaged expression that offers a rare glimpse into the very beginning of what will eventually become some of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s most celebrated bourbons. Produced in Frankfort, Kentucky, this “white dog” (also known as new-make or white whiskey) is made from the distillery’s Mash Bill #1—low rye content, high corn—used as the foundation for iconic bourbons like Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and George T. Stagg.

Since it is bottled directly after distillation with no barrel aging, White Dog Mash #1 retains the pure, unaltered essence of grain and spirit.

In the glass, it pours crystal clear. The nose opens with bold aromas of sweet corn, cereal grain, and light spice, accented by a touch of fruit esters. On the palate, it is powerful and warming, with flavors of fresh cornmeal, honey, and a peppery kick, carried by the unaged spirit’s natural intensity. The finish is hot, short, and grain-forward, offering an authentic look at whiskey before oak influence softens and transforms it.

Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash #1 is primarily enjoyed by enthusiasts and bartenders seeking to experience whiskey at its rawest stage. It can be sipped neat for a bold, educational tasting, used in cocktails for a rustic kick, or even set aside for home aging experiments. As a piece of bourbon history in its purest form, it connects drinkers directly to the distillation process at one of America’s most iconic distilleries.