Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pays homage to the adventurous spirit of the McAfee Brothers, pioneers who explored the untamed wilderness that would eventually become the grounds of Buffalo Trace Distillery. In 1773, these explorers left surveyor marks, known as benchmarks, as lasting symbols of their journey. This bourbon stands as a tribute to their bold endeavors, capturing the essence of exploration and the rugged beauty of uncharted territories.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Benchmark |
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Strength | 50% ABV (100 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | corn-dominant mash bill |
| Cask | new charred oak |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, made from a corn-dominant mash bill and aged in new charred oak. The name honors the McAfee Brothers, who in 1773 left surveyor marks called benchmarks on the land that would become the distillery grounds. In the glass it opens with caramel, honey and a subtle hint of oak, then moves into sweet corn and vanilla with the warmth of charred barrels. The bonded strength gives it a robust mouthfeel that still stays approachable. That balance makes it an easy pick for someone stepping up from lower-proof bourbon, and a dependable house pour for anyone who mixes. It holds its ground in an Old Fashioned or a Boulevardier, where lighter whiskeys can disappear behind sugar, bitters or Campari. It is just as rewarding neat with a little water alongside. We carry it because it delivers classic Kentucky sweetness and oak at full bonded proof, straight from Buffalo Trace.
Pairs well with
- Smoked brisket — The bourbon's caramel sweetness and toasted oak echo the bark and smoke of slow-cooked beef.
- Pecan pie — Honey, vanilla and sweet corn notes match the dessert's buttery, nutty sweetness.
- Home cocktail night — At 100 proof it keeps its caramel and oak character in an Old Fashioned, Boulevardier or Whiskey Sour.
Questions about this bottle
What does Benchmark Bonded taste like?
What does Benchmark Bonded taste like?
The nose shows caramel, honey and a subtle hint of oak. On the palate it balances sweet corn and a touch of vanilla with warmth from the charred barrels. The mouthfeel is robust yet approachable, and the finish lingers.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
Benchmark Bonded is bottled at 100 proof, which is 50% ABV. It comes in a 750 ml bottle.
Who makes it, and what is it made from?
Who makes it, and what is it made from?
It is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from a corn-dominant mash bill and aged in new charred oak.
Where does the Benchmark name come from?
Where does the Benchmark name come from?
The name pays homage to the McAfee Brothers, explorers who in 1773 left surveyor marks known as benchmarks on the land that would later become the grounds of Buffalo Trace Distillery.
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