Benchmark Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

Product Description

Benchmark Single Barrel: Buffalo Trace Excellence at a Real-World Price

Benchmark Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey carries the name of the McAfee brothers, early American land surveyors who in 1773 discovered the great buffalo crossing along the banks of the Kentucky River, the very site where Buffalo Trace Distillery now stands. As surveyors, the McAfees left behind markers known as "benchmarks," giving this bourbon its name and tying it directly to the distillery's founding history.

How Benchmark Single Barrel Is Made

Produced and aged at Buffalo Trace, the world's most award-winning distillery, this bourbon is crafted from the distillery's signature low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe behind Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor. Only the finest individual barrels are hand-selected for this release, and while each barrel carries its own unique character, every one reflects the same standard for smoothness and flavor. It carries no age statement but is aged at least four years as a straight bourbon, and it's bottled at 95 proof.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Leather and cinnamon spice.

Palate: Dry oak, green peppercorn, rye spice, and a touch of syrup.

Finish: Lingering, gentle spice.

Food Pairings

The leather and rye spice character in Benchmark Single Barrel pairs well with smoked brisket, aged cheddar, or a pecan-topped dessert. Its dry oak and peppercorn notes also complement a good charcuterie board.

Serving Suggestions

Benchmark Single Barrel is versatile enough to sip neat or mix into a cocktail without losing its character. At 95 proof, it holds up especially well in an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan, where its rye spice and oak can carry the drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

What mash bill is used? Buffalo Trace's low-rye Mash Bill #1, the same recipe used in Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and E.H. Taylor.

What proof is Benchmark Single Barrel? 95 proof.

Is the barrel or warehouse location disclosed? No, unlike some single barrel products, Benchmark does not disclose specific barrel or warehouse information.

How does this differ from other Benchmark releases? It's hand-selected from individual barrels rather than blended, unlike Benchmark's Small Batch or Old No. 8 expressions.

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