Benchmark Small Batch Bourbon (90 Proof)

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Adult watered-down apple juice. Can't really knock it for the price.

Benchmark Small Batch is not as good as original Benchmark No 8 .The nose is harsh oak johnnie one note.The entry and palate is sweet black tea.The brief finish is spice and hint of oak.It is over sweet and not good straight or mixed.

I could not resist to try a new Buffalo Trace bourbon. Small batch ought to mean something good... I only like to drink my whiskey neat and I could not do that with this one! Sad to say this is a mixer only bourbon. I had to resort to adding a splash of coke to make it drinkable. I also managed to drink some on the rocks, but it wasn't enjoyable. I Love the Buffalo Trace flavor profile, but man was it buried under a lot of young sharp HEAT. This whiskey is young, leaving a lot to be desired. Maybe I was expecting too much out of this being priced at $18. If your looking to mix, then this could still be a contender. Pass