Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
100 proof
NAS (at least four years)
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$19.99
Nose
Distinct from other Benchmark expressions; caramel and honey butter with figs and dates; palm fruit character; little to no corn sweetness.
Palate
No upfront sweetness; buttery mid-palate with palm fruits; minimal spice; watery texture despite 100 proof.
Finish
Short finish with slight drying; minimal hug.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
Buffalo Trace's solid contribution to the budget bonded category with pleasant palm fruit and caramel notes at a fair price point.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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