{"product_id":"buffalo-trace-ofc-1996-25-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Buffalo Trace OFC 1996 25 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled 1996. Aged 25 years. The 1996 vintage in Buffalo Trace's Old Fire Copper series — an annual program releasing single-vintage bourbons in hand-cut crystal decanters, individually numbered, representing some of the oldest single-vintage Buffalo Trace productions commercially available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOFC stands for Old Fire Copper — a name tracing to the original copper pot stills that Buffalo Trace's predecessor distillery used in the 19th century. The OFC series is Buffalo Trace's prestige vintage program: a specific year's production aged in the distillery's optimal warehouse conditions, held until the Master Distiller determines the barrels have reached peak maturity, then bottled in hand-cut crystal decanters and individually numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 1996 vintage spent 25 years in Buffalo Trace's rickhouses before bottling — a quarter century of Kentucky barrel cycling from the same distillery and same production year. At 25 years, Buffalo Trace's high-rye mash bill produces extraordinary depth: the grain spice fully integrated into the oak structure, the caramel and vanilla deepened to concentration, and the dried fruit complexity that only extended maturation achieves. The crystal decanter and individual numbering make each OFC bottle a complete provenance document and collectible object.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber with the extraordinary concentration of 25-year Buffalo Trace maturation, displayed beautifully in the hand-cut crystal.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dried fruit, aged leather, and deep oak — the 1996 vintage at full 25-year maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — the high-rye Buffalo Trace character at 25-year depth. Dark fruit, warm spice, vanilla, and deep oak integration.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — the quarter-century aging producing a finish that evolves through multiple stages.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-cut crystal decanter, individually numbered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e OFC (Old Fire Copper)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/buffalo-trace\"\u003eBuffalo Trace collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does OFC stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Fire Copper — referencing the copper pot stills used by Buffalo Trace's 19th-century predecessor distillery. The name connects the modern OFC program to the original production heritage of the Frankfort, Kentucky site.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does OFC differ from Double Eagle Very Rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are premium Buffalo Trace presentations in crystal decanters. Double Eagle Very Rare is always 20 years and released annually. OFC is vintage-specific — a single year's production held until peak maturity (which varies by vintage). The 1996 OFC reached 25 years; other vintages may be released at different ages depending on the Master Distiller's assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the OFC program select when to release a vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace holds each OFC vintage until the Master Distiller determines the specific year's barrels have reached peak maturity. This means different vintages may be released at different ages — the 1996 at 25 years reflects that vintage's specific peak maturation point.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the OFC 1996 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare find — vintage-specific OFC releases are produced in extremely limited quantities and not restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does OFC stand for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Old Fire Copper \\u2014 referencing the copper pot stills used by Buffalo Trace's 19th-century predecessor distillery.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does OFC differ from Double Eagle Very Rare?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Double Eagle is always 20 years, released annually. 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