McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon
Bourbon

McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Bourbon

Benchmark50 ml40% ABV

Legendary Buffalo Trace quality in a pocket-sized pour

This Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey delivers a robust and sturdy palate, blending classic notes of caramel with fine leather and dry tobacco. It offers a smooth, warming finish that punches well above its weight class, even in this convenient pocket-sized bottle.

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75/ 100
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Rocks glass
Everyday
Tailgating
Camping
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Food pairings

Traditional
Charred barbecue brisket or smoked pork ribs
Vegetarian
Smoky barbecue baked beans or roasted pecans
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or smoked Gouda
Also good withPecans

A cocktail to make with it

Benchmark Old Fashioned

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

In a mixing glass, combine simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.

Serve in a rocks glass

The story behind it

The maker

As part of the prestigious Buffalo Trace portfolio, Benchmark represents a centuries-old tradition of Kentucky whiskey-making. Founded on the banks of the Kentucky River, the distillery has survived floods, fires, and Prohibition to remain a global standard for quality American spirits.

How it is made

McAfee's Benchmark is crafted at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, the most award-winning distillery in the world. It is named after the McAfee brothers, who surveyed the site of the modern distillery in the late 18th century.

From Kentucky, USA

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