It’s pretty bland and, after a second or so, gets a little bitter too. Enjoy the rich flavor and long smooth finish. This 100 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged four years to meet those standards. The youthful graininess, dry oak, and slight sweetness and fruitiness again remind me that this is young and not developed-enough bourbon. BENCHMARK BONDED KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY The Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897 set strict standards for bonded whiskey.
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Then I start to get more of that earthy and dry grain, caraway seed, oak, and dry cracker that screams young and under-developed bourbon.īenchmark Old No 8 Bourbon starts with light honey, pear, toasted oak, vanilla, roasted and dry grain, cinnamon, and even more grain and some earthy rosemary. Bottled at 86 proof, this top floor whiskey is smooth and well-rounded to be enjoyed straight, with ice, or in your favorite cocktail. Swirling brings some slightly floral honey and vanilla, pear, a drop of cherry, and herbal fennel upfront. BENCHMARK TOP FLOOR KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY Bourbon that matures on the top warehouse floors tends to age faster as heat rises. Whiskey: Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old 2008 - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) Scotch 700ML It is bottled at 100 proof and is ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks. Similar to young craft bourbon, there’s a noticeable youthful graininess and pepperiness because the bourbon hasn’t had enough time to develop more sweetness. There’s some light honey, grain, vanilla, fennel, slightly dark apple juice, a drop of orange juice, and some dry and roasted oak. While it’s the cheapest one, it’s also the youngest and lowest ABV version.Īt first sniff, Benchmark Bourbon doesn’t have much to offer. Benchmark Old No 8 Bourbon is Buffalo Trace’s cheapest mash bill #1 bourbon, the same mash bill used for many of its very popular bourbons such as Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, EH Taylor Small Batch, and more.
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