Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon
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Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon

Benchmark1.75 Lt40% ABV

Classic Kentucky bourbon flavor with legendary heritage

Benchmark Old No. 8 is a classic, robust Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey that delivers remarkable quality and value. It opens with sweet caramel and delicate stone-fruit aromas, leading to a sturdy palate of dried cherries, oak, leather, and dry tobacco.

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75/ 100
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Best enjoyed

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

Traditional
Barbecue pulled pork or smoked brisket
Vegetarian
Roasted pecan and maple glazed sweet potatoes
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or Smoked Gouda
Also good withPork

A cocktail to make with it

Benchmark Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Benchmark Bourbon
  • 1 tsp simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish

In a mixing glass, stir bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, express the orange peel over the glass, and garnish.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

McAfee's Benchmark was created to honor the McAfee brothers, who surveyed the land near Frankfort, Kentucky in 1773. The brand is produced by the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, the oldest continuously operating distillery in America, known for its commitment to exceptional quality.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, this whiskey pays homage to the early pioneers who charted the state. It is distilled using the same high-quality corn, rye, and malted barley mash bill as some of the world's most prestigious bourbons.

From Kentucky, USA

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