Benchmark Old No. 8 (Entry Level)
80 proof
NAS (at least 36 months)
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$10.99
Nose
Younger nose with corn sweetness and light character.
Palate
Corn sweetness on the nose doesn't translate to the palate; lacks upfront sweetness with a little bit of mid-palate sizzle and bitterness on the back end.
Finish
Short finish with a lingering bitterness.
Forgettable
A juvenile, unbalanced bourbon best suited for mixing or hot toddies rather than sipping neat.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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