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Benchmark Small Batch
90 proof NAS (assumed 4–6 years) Bourbon Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY $14.99
Nose

Caramel, vanilla, and honey butter with subdued fruitiness; more oak-forward than previous expressions with a slight hint of spice.

Palate

A little bit more spice with peppered honey; drying effect on the palate; still void of upfront sweetness; light body for a 90-proofer with a back-of-mouth character.

Finish

Drying with a hint of spice; not overly bitter.

Disappointing
An honest bourbon with a better nose than palate delivery, lacking sufficient body for its proof but offering pleasant caramel and honey notes.
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