Overview
Single Oak Project is an experimental bourbon series from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The project was designed to study how variables such as tree selection, barrel construction, warehouse location, recipe, and aging affect bourbon flavor.
The series is one of Buffalo Trace’s most ambitious public whiskey experiments. It gave consumers the chance to taste and compare different barrels while the distillery collected feedback and studied production outcomes.
Brand History
Single Oak Project began as a large-scale experiment involving selected oak trees, controlled barrel variables, and different whiskey production decisions. Buffalo Trace released individual bottles from the project over time and invited drinkers to evaluate them.
Rather than being a conventional brand with a permanent core expression, Single Oak Project functions as an educational and experimental whiskey series.
Who Owns the Brand?
Single Oak Project is owned by Sazerac Company as part of the Buffalo Trace Distillery portfolio.
Producing Distillery
Single Oak Project was produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Core Products
There is no permanent core expression. The project consisted of individually numbered experimental bourbon releases.
Limited Releases
All Single Oak Project bottles are limited experimental releases. Bottles vary by barrel number and production variables.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
The project was built around controlled variables, including recipe, barrel char, stave seasoning, warehouse location, and tree selection. Exact details should be checked by bottle number and official project documentation.
Availability
Single Oak Project bottles are no longer broadly available as standard retail items and are generally found through collectors or secondary channels where legal. Availability is highly limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Single Oak Project?
It is Buffalo Trace’s experimental bourbon project studying oak, barrel, recipe, and aging variables.
Who made Single Oak Project?
It was produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Is Single Oak Project still available?
It is not broadly available as a regular retail product and is mainly a collector-focused experimental series.
Who owns Single Oak Project?
Sazerac Company owns the project through Buffalo Trace Distillery.