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    Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8 3cl Whisky

    America • 3cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(42)
    Product details
    countryAmerican Whiskey
    distillery/brand

    Benchmark

    styleBourbon American Whiskey

    Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8

    Benchmark by name, benchmark by nature. This really is one for the more well Bourbon producers to beat, and despite its status as an outsider, really warrants some attention - especially if cocktails are on the menu.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Aromatic and quite sweet. Soft toasty spices, salted caramel and vanilla pod earthiness.

    Palate

    A creamy spirit carrying custard, toffee apple and biscuity notes.

    Finish

    Cinnamon, chocolate digestives and tangerine.

    Winner of 2 spirit awards

    Silver
    Silver
    Straight Bourbon - 2019
    San Francisco World Spirits Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Straight Bourbon 10 years old and under - 2019
    International Spirits Challenge

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    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Customer rating
    £3.79
    4.5
    42 reviews
    5 Stars21
    4 Stars15
    3 Stars4
    2 Stars1
    1 Star1

    At 10$ a real buy.

    Bought it, like it. Will buy more.

    gary slone Oct 26, 2018

    Nice find.

    Quite easy sip, lots of corn, pear, a hint of black pepper and some caramel on the palate. Some barley, sweet cornflakes and possibly a hint of rye towards the end. Quite mellow and easy to sip, worth the money and worth the try.

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 6, 2018

    Good value, surprised me for the price.

    Here in the US it's among the cheapest "straight bourbons" (an important legal definition, especially important when venturing into bottom shelves). I was surprised. Buffalo Trace distillery, from my research it's 70%+ corn, <10% rye and 5%+ malt (can't verify). No, it's not a favorite or a standout - it's just a great budget default if you are "down and out". For me, I'd buy Ezra or Evan for a few bucks more, but I enjoy discovering budget options, so this is a nice find. I got a good chuckle when Ralfy reviewed this genuinely thinking that it's 8 years old :) No, it's "No. 8", that's all. And it does have an age statement - in small print: "aged 3 years" :) But hey, Ralfy has one of the most trustworthy palates, so it's great!

    Master of Malt Customer Feb 8, 2018

    Outstanding

    I think it may be one of my favorite whiskeys, I live in Kentucky and have tried them all! The taste is smooth, which is not typical of bourbon, a high rye content gives it that great spice taste. Compared to the bourbons that are 2-3 times the cost it is a no brainer. My go to along with the single barrel Buffalo Trace from the same family

    Devil Dog Jan 29, 2018

    It's JD

    It's an ok bourbon, similar to Jim Beam...at first, but then there is this unpleasant bitterness not unlike JD. it's as if they bought JD and put it into these bottles.

    Master of Malt Customer Nov 13, 2017

    Reviews for Benchmark Bourbon Old Number 8

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