Benchmark Bourbon

Benchmark Bourbon

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Named after the McAfee brothers who surveyed a site just north of Frankfort in the late 1700s, this rye recipe bourbon is yet another label that honors the storied history of the Distillery and the land it sits on.

Source

29th January 2017

http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/benchmark

Benchmark Bourbon Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose bears caramel notes with a delicate stone-fruit backdrop.

Finish

The finish is smooth and calming.

Palate

A robust and sturdy palate with some fine leather notes mingling with dry tobacco, a touch of oak and a hint of dried cherries.

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