Mash Bill #1
Corn · Rye · Malted Barley
The original backbone.
Estimated rye: 10% or less
The first map · Buffalo Trace No. 01
Follow the lines
behind the bottles.
Made for explorers.
The Bourbon Tree visually maps mash bills, brands, expressions, and whiskey lineages so you can see how the bottles on the shelf are connected.
Good bourbon has roots.
Start with the Lines
Four recipes. Countless stories.
Mash Bill #2
Corn · Rye · Malted Barley
A legendary family tree.
Estimated rye: 10–15%
Wheated Recipe
Corn · Wheat · Malted Barley
A softer side. Big characters.
Wheat replaces rye; percentage undisclosed
Rye Recipe
Rye-led whiskey family
Bold grain. Distinct paths.
Estimated rye: about 51%
A guide to the grain, not a confirmed formula: percentages are published estimates, not recipes verified by Buffalo Trace. Wheat estimates vary; exact corn and malted barley shares are not shown. Sources: Whisky Advocate and The Bourbon Road.
How It Works
01 / THE RECIPE
Follow the family.
Each line begins with a mash bill and branches into related expressions.
02 / THE CONNECTIONS
See the relationships.
Discover how brands, releases, and recipes connect over time.
03 / THE STORY
Learn the story.
Get a deeper appreciation for the people, places, and decisions behind your favorite bottles.
Beyond the label
Every line has a story.
Names worth knowing.
Meet the people behind the names on the bottles. Our story collection is taking shape.
History runs deep.
Explore the places and decisions behind each whiskey family. More stories are on the way.
Independent informational artwork
A family tree for your bourbon shelf.
Buffalo Trace No. 01 is designed to be a talking piece for the bourbon shelf, bar room, or office.