As you pour yourself a glass of Benchmark Single Barrel, the first thing you notice is the rich aroma of baking spice and freshly baked cookie dough wafting from the glass. As you take your first sip, the smoothness of the entry immediately impresses you, while the palate reveals a complex mix of flavors, including the robustness of Assam black tea, the warmth of cinnamon, and the subtle notes of oak. The finish is equally impressive, with the perfect blend of pipe tobacco and cinnamon, leaving a lingering, satisfying aftertaste. This whiskey is truly a work of art.