![]() Would I pay double the price for this? Probably not, however, if you are like me and like high proof bourbon, you’re not going to find a better value for a 120+ proof bourbon in the $20-$30 range, period. As such, this is a more obtainable bourbon in the markets that you can find it in. While the Benchmark line has gained in popularity, it’s nowhere near as popular as other Buffalo Trace staples such as the Blanton’s line, Weller line, Eagle Rare, and the like. In a sea of ever rising prices, Benchmark Full Proof is still affordable to all bourbon drinkers. Buffalo Trace really should be commended for this bourbon’s price. This is helped by the fact that it’s one of the only 120+ proof bourbons by a major Kentucky distillery in its price range. Add in the fact that this is 125 proof, and it’s arguably, dollar for dollar, one of the best high proof bourbons for under $30. Given the last year of the JR and the stellar reviews. Amazingly, this value-based bourbon does a remarkably good job of delivering an overall above average pour for less than $25. This bottle will be selling for 1-1500 in a few years, imo. ![]() There’s no denying that Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon can’t compete with the likes of Weller Full Proof when it comes to the overall sip delivered. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, more of a realization that this bottle does have an upper limit, and it’s already bumping against it. It’s well-composed and displays classic bourbon notes, but lacks the necessary components to make it stand out and take it to the next level. ![]() ![]() Ultimately, Benchmark delivers a sip that, while above average, has a hard time differentiating itself from other high proof bourbons out there. This includes Knob Creek Single Barrel, Booker’s, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and numerous other brands that fit this definition. While full proof aren’t quite barrel proof bourbons, they certainly compete in the same category as other high proof and barrel proof bourbons available in the market. Sazerac, who owns Buffalo Trace, also owns Barton 1792 Distillery, which produces 1792 Full Proof that follows the same premise. The brand also produces Weller Full Proof, which while bottled at 114 proof, is also bottled at the same proof that it enters the barrel at. If that’s your thing, it’s certainly not the worst bourbon in this price range, but there’s no reason to choose it over any other of these sub $17-ish bourbons, less so compared to Evan Williams Black Label, for instance.Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon isn’t the first full proof bourbon by Buffalo Trace. From the company website: This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at the same proof that in enters the barrel. It’s a low alcohol, mild flavored bourbon. Color: 1.2/2.0 on the color scale (chestnut, oloroso sherry) Price: 25-30. There isn’t anything offensive, per say, in the flavor or nose, but there’s also nothing particularly memorable. Finish: Dry, short in length, with some lingering oak and tannin.īenchmark 8 is a largely forgettable bourbon.Slight sweetness on the tip of the tongue, but not pronounced. Taste: More leather greets the tongue with earthy flavors of tobacco and a hint of oak.It is packaged in bottles very similar to Jack Daniel’s, and is marketed towards those who like the Tennessee Whiskey. Its clear to me that EH Taylor Barrel Proof is an intense and oily bourbon. Originally owned by Seagram’s, Benchmark is now owned by Sazerac and distilled at Buffalo Trace. This sample clocks in at 40% ABV (80 proof). Thus, Benchmark 8 shares some characteristics with other Buffalo Trace products, but doesn’t share the same flavor. As we’ve mentioned before, when, where, and how long bourbon is aged has as much influence on the flavor as the recipe of the distillate. Some might think that therefore makes them essentially the same bourbon, right? Wrong. Jr, and standard Buffalo Trace.) That’s a big lineup of bourbons using the same recipe. See the original post here.īenchmark 8 is yet another of Buffalo Trace’s products distilled using their proprietary low rye Mash Bill #1 (along with Eagle Rare, Old Charter, Col. ![]() T his truncated review was originally posted as part of the Budget Bourbon Battle Royale. Benchmark 8 is a largely forgettable bourbon. ![]()
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