**Some of you refer to this as the “finish” but let’s be honest. If I’m drinking bourbon on the rocks I skip the waiting and dive in both feet first. I personally find that it’s better to let some of the alcohol waft off before diving in. But value! *I like to let my bourbon sit in the glass for at least 5 minutes before I start to smell it or have a drink. This Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at the same proof that in enters the barrel. While I like this, I think it may be my least favorite of Buffalo Trace’s low rye mash bill. Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Full Proof Whiskey bottle. Worth The Price: I paid $12.95, which is quite reasonable.īottle, Bar or Bust: Bottle, because value. I shared it with some friends after they helped me move a 300 lb. As with most 80 proof bourbons, you’ll need less sugar if you’re making an Old Fashioned and less vermouth in your Manhattan. Straight, Old Fashioned or Manhattan:While the cocktails work reasonably well, I like this one straight. If you’re going to drink this, drink it neat. Neat, Splash or Rocks: I don’t really believe in adding water or ice to an 80 proof bourbon. My Nose Noticed:* Vanilla | Honey | Orange Peel How I Drank It: Neat, in Glencairn whiskey glass. To me, that’s not selling point, but let’s give it a taste. Honestly, pretty understated but solid nose. Light notes of vanilla pudding cup, vanilla bean, coco powder, touch of sweet corn and roasted nut. Nose: Definitely light, but pleasant and with some familiar BT creaminess. Testament to the importance of experience and context when being authoritative. Review 63 - Benchmark Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 95 proof. especially after reading how much less cherry u/Prepreludesh got from that bottle compared to previous Stagg Jr. Sazerac/Buffalo Trace markets it as a cheaper alternative to Jack Daniel’s and it shows in the Old No. After a lil ethanol punch, I got caramel, vanilla and some underlying fruit. The brand name was purchased by Sazerac in 1992 and McAfee’s was added to the name in honor of the McAfee brothers who surveyed a site just north of Frankfort in the late 1700s. It was produced at the Four Roses distillery when Seagram’s owned it. 8 bourbon was created by Seagram’s in the late 1960s as a luxury brand and was originally named Benchmark Bourbon. Uncut and unfiltered, this robust bourbon whiskey ages for nearly a decade and boasts the bold character that is reminiscent of the man himself. We’ll be looking at that last one for today’s review.īenchmark Old No. Stagg built the most dominant American distillery of the 19th century, during a time known as the Gilded Age of Bourbon. Taylor, the eponymous Buffalo Trace, Old Charter and McAfee’s Benchmark. Their #1 mash bill is a low-rye bill (less than 10%) and makes some big names: Eagle Rare, George T. Age and placement in the warehouses determine the rest. We hope you enjoy this new series of reviews and hope you’ll help us shape future reviews by letting us know in the comments what sub-$20 bourbon you’d like us to review next.īuffalo Trace makes a lot of different bourbons but they only have a few mash bills. Knowing that not all sub-$20 bourbons will be great, Thomas will be adding a new category to our standard tasting notes – Straight, Old Fashioned or Manhattan – to see whether a classic cocktail improves on a straight tasting. Bourbon & Banter contributor, Thomas Fondano, will be trying out and commenting on bourbons priced under $20. ago Bourbon: Benchmark Full Proof Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery ABV: 62. It’s not the most nuanced or developed set of scents, but nothing pokes out as off or unpleasant. 2 min read Welcome to a new tasting series on lower shelf bourbons. 43 comments Best Add a Comment haydenharris1 1 yr. Overall, Benchmark Full Proof smells good. Dec 5 Remus Repeal II, III, IV, V Roundup.Producerīlade & Bow 22 Year, Blend of New Bernheim and Buffalo Trace This table is updated as new information is available. Enjoy! ModernThirst Bourbon and Whiskey Mash Bills Table *= Estimated percentage ModernThirst has compiled one of the most comprehensive compilations of bourbon and whiskey mash bill recipes on the net.
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