When I compare it to the regular Benchmark 8, the original version tastes light and thin next to the Bonded. It is less fruit forward, with more rich flavors, but still fairly sweet. ![]() The balance of flavors is better, too at least for my palate. Not sure where that comes from – maybe it is a function of the proof. The Bonded also is the only one that has noticeable butterscotch. CEHT (too many releases to really rank here) Buffalo Trace. Blantons (only SFTB, the others would be lower) Van Winkle (15 is the only one I enjoy, 23 would be near Old Charter) Stagg Jr. ?Finish: White pepper and cinnamon spice build throughout the finish some rye spices and a bit of sweet fruit and brown sugar continue moderate overall spiciness fairly long finish with a moderate burn dry wood increases towards the end and lingersīenchmark Bonded Bourbon may have the fullest flavors of the bunch, short of the Full Proof, which has 25 proof points on it. Weller collection (only WLW, the rest can shuffle toward the bottom) Eagle Rare (only 17, 10 is below stagg jr. ?Taste: Brown sugar, lightly burnt caramel touch of butterscotch, too ?Nose: Apple, cherry candy, light brown sugar, rye spices and cinnamon light oak moderate alcohol You’re going to get excellent value out of a single bottle that you can often pick up for a mere 25. If you’re strictly a bourbon sipper, Buffalo Trace gets a massive recommendation thanks to the quality and flavor. Enjoy the rich flavor and long smooth finish.” Tasting Notes If you’re looking for a versatile bourbon, then Buffalo Trace is an excellent price for what you get. Those barrels are watered down slightly before bottling at a healthy 95-proof. This 100 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged four years to meet those standards. This is the best of the best of the barrels earmarked for Benchmark in the Buffalo Trace warehouses. The only information available is what is on the bottle: “The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 set strict standards for bonded whiskey. Today we will look at the Benchmark Bonded Bourbon. What can I say?♂️ I’m sure someone else did that too – am I right? Since I have a great FOMO, I had to drive to Indiana to get them when they were first released. Buffalo Trace Distillery Investing 1.2 Billion to Increase Output. 8 Bourbon (Compares favorably to Jack Daniel’s Old No. 2.) Buffalo Trace White Dog (4 Mash Bill variations) 3.) Buffalo Trace Bourbon Creme. ![]() Then, over a year later, they started showing up elsewhere, including in Kentucky. Brands with the name Buffalo Trace on the label (left to right): 1.) Buffalo Trace Bourbon. They were all released simultaneous in late 2020, apparently only in Indiana. I put “new” in quotes because I don’t really understand the way that these bourbons were introduced. Have you seen the “new” (as of 2020) additions to the Benchmark bourbon line from Buffalo Trace Distillery? They are: Top Floor, Small Batch, Single Barrel, Bonded and Full Proof. Please enjoy my Benchmark Bonded Bourbon Review! The “New” Benchmark Bourbons Distilled, Aged & Bottled By Buffalo Trace Distillery
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