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Benchmark No. 8 Bourbon

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McAfee's Benchmark // Kentucky, USA

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    • to_1025

      Reviewed February 3, 2023
      3.0
      3.0 out of 5 stars
      Solid budget bourbon. It’s a good everyday pour
      Grain
      Herbal
      Spicy
      14.99 USD per Bottle
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    • MoparRocker74

      Reviewed January 28, 2023
      3.0
      3.0 out of 5 stars
      Not bad for $14. A bit thin but at 80 pf that’s to be expected. Basically tastes like honey roasted peanuts. A good budget pour.
      14.0 USD per Bottle
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    • coughlia

      Reviewed January 10, 2023
      2.5
      2.5 out of 5 stars
      You could do worse, but you could do a whole lot better. If Buffalo Trace is what you're after, just pay the extra ten dollars for actual Buffalo Trace and have something leagues better. Benchmark isn't bad, but I can't honestly call it good either. If you can't find another BF product with the same mashbill in your area, this won't really scratch the itch, so don't bother. It's most redeeming quality is including in double blind tastings for friends to have a curve ball in the mix. At $12, it's not a waste, but life's too short for disappointing bourbon.
      12.0 USD per Bottle
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    • RollTide21

      Reviewed December 22, 2022
      2.75
      2.75 out of 5 stars
      Baby Buffalo Trace- aged 3 years. Tasted like Buffalo Trace but less intense. Very solid for the price.
      Light
      Vanilla
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    • Eriks00

      Reviewed December 19, 2022
      2.75
      2.75 out of 5 stars
      One of the best for bottom shelf! $14 is hard to beat!!
      Sweet
      14.0 USD per Bottle
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    • drjefe89

      Reviewed December 5, 2022
      4.5
      4.5 out of 5 stars
      Thin and low proof, but very smooth. Vanilla, candy corn and cherry notes.
      8.0 USD per Bottle
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    • dmbosstone

      Reviewed December 3, 2022
      3.25
      3.25 out of 5 stars
      Nose: You have to really work hard to get anything from the nose, soft aromas of honey and vanilla. Palate: Thin with sweet vanilla, very simple. Finish: Grain, showing off it's young age but not harsh. Benchmark is appropriately named: a middle-of-the-road Bourbon that isn't bad and isn't great. It feels very standard. As a bottom-shelf bottle, there's good value here as a budget sipper.
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    • Jp543

      Reviewed December 2, 2022
      3.0
      3.0 out of 5 stars
      Sweet, it doesn’t linger long. quick spicy hot pop, then goes away. Solid low proof bottle and an easy mixer
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    • damonbuxton96

      Reviewed November 30, 2022
      2.5
      2.5 out of 5 stars
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    • rpwils

      Reviewed November 23, 2022
      3.75
      3.75 out of 5 stars
      • rpwils
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