![]() Buffalo Trace says that Benchmark is an 80 Proof ‘Rye Recipe’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The rye mash bill is thought to be 51 rye. Since mash bill 1 is believed to use 10 rye or less, this recipe uses 10 amaranth or less. See Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatly’s comments about this in my post about bourbon aging. However, instead of rye as the flavoring grain, Buffalo Trace uses amaranth in its place, an ancient wheat-like grain used by the Aztecs. Taylor brand, this mash bill is based on mash bill 1. Would I pay double the price for this? Probably not, however, if you are like me and like high proof bourbon, you’re not going to find a better value for a 120+ proof bourbon in the $20-$30 range, period. One of Buffalo Trace’s experiments for the E. Why We Like It: Another of the best Buffalo Trace Bourbon is Blanton’s Single Barrel. As such, this is a more obtainable bourbon in the markets that you can find it in. Every bourbon lover will surely love its soft woodiness taste with bits of butterscotch and honey. While the Benchmark line has gained in popularity, it’s nowhere near as popular as other Buffalo Trace staples such as the Blanton’s line, Weller line, Eagle Rare, and the like. In a sea of ever rising prices, Benchmark Full Proof is still affordable to all bourbon drinkers. Buffalo Trace really should be commended for this bourbon’s price. ![]() This is helped by the fact that it’s one of the only 120+ proof bourbons by a major Kentucky distillery in its price range. ![]() Add in the fact that this is 125 proof, and it’s arguably, dollar for dollar, one of the best high proof bourbons for under $30. 8 Brand uses Buffalo Trace’s Rye Mash Bourbon 1, which has less than 10 percent rye, and is the base bill for brands such as Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare and George T. Amazingly, this value-based bourbon does a remarkably good job of delivering an overall above average pour for less than $25. There’s no denying that Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon can’t compete with the likes of Weller Full Proof when it comes to the overall sip delivered. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, more of a realization that this bottle does have an upper limit, and it’s already bumping against it. It’s well-composed and displays classic bourbon notes, but lacks the necessary components to make it stand out and take it to the next level. Ultimately, Benchmark delivers a sip that, while above average, has a hard time differentiating itself from other high proof bourbons out there. This includes Knob Creek Single Barrel, Booker’s, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and numerous other brands that fit this definition. While full proof aren’t quite barrel proof bourbons, they certainly compete in the same category as other high proof and barrel proof bourbons available in the market. Sazerac, who owns Buffalo Trace, also owns Barton 1792 Distillery, which produces 1792 Full Proof that follows the same premise. The brand also produces Weller Full Proof, which while bottled at 114 proof, is also bottled at the same proof that it enters the barrel at. Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon isn’t the first full proof bourbon by Buffalo Trace. ![]()
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