Benchmark Small Batch Bourbon
Bourbon

Benchmark Small Batch Bourbon

Benchmark750 ml45% ABV

Smooth, small-batch bourbon with a rich rye spice

Crafted by the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, this small batch bourbon offers a rich profile of caramel, toasted oak, and baking spices. The palate balances classic sweet corn notes with a surprisingly dry, complex finish that makes it punch well above its weight class.

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Best enjoyed

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

Traditional
Slow-smoked beef brisket or honey-glazed ribs
Vegetarian
Grilled portobello mushroom burgers with caramelized onions
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or smoked Gouda

A cocktail to make with it

McAfee Old Fashioned

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

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled, and 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

Named in honor of the McAfee brothers who surveyed the Kentucky site in 1773, the Benchmark brand was originally created by Seagram's in the late 1960s. Today, under the stewardship of the Sazerac Company at Buffalo Trace, it serves as a high-quality, traditional Kentucky straight bourbon.

How it is made

This bourbon is produced at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, situated on the banks of the Kentucky River. It is crafted utilizing the distillery's celebrated high-rye Mash Bill #2, bringing a signature spicy character to the final blend.

From Kentucky, USA

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