Benchmark Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90 proof
NAS (presumed four to six years)
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$14.99
Nose
Caramel-forward with honey butter notes; Neapolitan-wrapped candy character; reduced corn sweetness compared to lower proofs.
Palate
Minimal upfront sweetness; peppered honey on the mid to back palate; drying effect; spice developing on the finish.
Finish
Back-of-mouth whiskey with sizzle and drying sensation; no overwhelming bitterness.
Overall Score
3.3 / 5
A mid-range expression with caramel complexity and spice that compares favorably to Jim Beam White Label.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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