Terin
Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon (125 Proof)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
October 27, 2023 (edited October 31, 2023)
Note: Neck pour off this bottle this is.
Caramel is the firat and strongest smell. There is a heat or spice that is shows up.
The taste is HOT and spicy, continuing into a lengthy finish.
Digging deep there is caramel flavors and a touch of honey. But those are quickly overwhelmed by the heat this has. I can alao say it has some oak in ther but damn it's hot.
Stopped and added a small cube.
After adding the cube I get a smokey flavor off the nose and it follows through with it in the taste. It has a nice caramel and sweetness to it.
Overall, it is a rough whiskey. If you want to feel alive, go for this whiskey. I will likely mix this.
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@Richard-Davenport Yeah, but you don't need to suffer to feel alive, lol. Good mixer though for sure!!
@Terin I do want to feel alive! I like this bourbon. But the good thing about it is, as you say, you can use it for cocktails due to its high proof and inexpensive cost.