#47: What’s the Deal with Buffalo Trace?

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#47: What’s the Deal with Buffalo Trace?

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Mar 13, 2022

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If you've been listening for a while, you know I like Buffalo Trace. You may have also heard some of the folks who very much dislike it. In this episode, I discuss both sides of this debate!

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Mar 13, 2022

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