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Benchmark Bonded Bourbon (100 Proof)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
August 31, 2020 (edited October 13, 2021)
100 proof at least 4 years old. Part of the Benchmark Series (Single barrel, Small Batch, Bonded, Full Proof, and Top Floor). Currently only available in Indiana, but will be expanding to other States eventually - per Buffalo Trace.
N: Cinnamon, cornbread, brown sugar, and seasoned oak.
P: Buttered cornbread, brown sugar, toffee, lemon drops.
F: Cornbread and brown sugar linger. Again, a nice buttery mouth feel.
Very similar to the small batch and single barrel in this series. Closer to the small batch though. This one holds up a little better than the small batch. I think the proof helps it here, but I prefer the single barrel overall so far. So, far all have had a pretty consistent brown sugar motif throughout. The cornbread goes well with that as well. Not really much more to expound upon here, other then it’s a good value. $17.99 for 750mL.
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sweet "cornbread" yes! that's it, good job, cheers!