Benchmark Bonded Bourbon
Bourbon

Benchmark Bonded Bourbon

Benchmark750 ml50% ABV

Classic 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond bourbon value

Benchmark Bonded is an exceptionally robust Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey crafted under strict Bottled-in-Bond regulations. At 100 proof, it delivers an inviting array of rich butterscotch and toasted oak before leading into a bold, spice-forward finish.

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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Weeknight
Summer BBQ
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Food pairings

Traditional
Smoked barbecue beef brisket or glaze-brushed pork ribs
Vegetarian
Roasted pecan and sweet potato casserole with maple syrup
Cheese
Aged sharp Cheddar or smoked Gouda

A cocktail to make with it

Bonded Boulevardier

  • 1.5 oz Benchmark Bonded
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

Originally named McAfee's Benchmark, this brand honors Hancock McAfee, one of the pioneering surveyors who mapped the area around the Kentucky River in 1773. Today, Buffalo Trace crafts this high-value line using their signature Rye Bourbon Mash Bill #1.

How it is made

Benchmark Bonded is produced at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, where the art of distillation has been perfected for over two centuries. This expression is crafted strictly under the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, guaranteeing a single distillation season, distillery, and aging period of at least four years.

From Kentucky, USA

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