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Benchmark Single Barrel
95 proof NAS (rumored 10 years) Bourbon Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY $24.99
Nose

Rich, syrupy nose with sorghum molasses, butterscotch, and maple; zero youth or corn sweetness; hint of spice with crisp apples and buttery honey butter.

Palate

Butterscotch and caramel on the mid-palate with dried fig; dry on the backend with a little bit of sizzle and spice; more body than previous expressions.

Finish

Dry with sizzle and spice; finishing grows with additional sips.

Pleasant
A notably richer bourbon with good structure and a developing finish that shows promise, though still somewhat dry and spice-forward.
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Tasted on Episode 198 Buffalo Trace Benchmark Bourbon Collection Review