{"title":"Benchmark","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"benchmark-old-no8-kentucky-straight-750-ml-1","title":"Benchmark Old No8 Kentucky Straight 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Old No. 8 is a Kentucky straight bourbon from the Sazerac Company, produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. It's built as an everyday, entry-level bourbon — Sazerac's answer to a well-priced pour rather than a sipping bottle — made from Buffalo Trace's standard bourbon mash bill. Expect straightforward caramel, corn sweetness, and light oak, without much complexity beyond the basics. It's a reliable choice for mixing into cocktails or keeping on hand as a house bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Benchmark Old No. 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for mixing — a whiskey sour, a mint julep, or just bourbon and coke all work fine here. Save the neat pour for something with more complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473663459546,"sku":"VWS_200421278","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/bencmark8_600x_65fd59de-7a9d-4a1c-b474-f2bc33cbf8dc.jpg?v=1684407053"},{"product_id":"benchmark-full-proof-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a value-priced bourbon from Buffalo Trace's Benchmark line, made from an all-corn-forward mash with rye and malted barley. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) — higher than Benchmark's standard release — it delivers a fuller-bodied pour without a price tag. Expect a sweet nose of raisin, honey, and vanilla, with caramel, spice, and oak on the palate and a smooth, balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks lets the higher proof carry the caramel and spice — it's also a reliable, inexpensive base for an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43990591963354,"sku":"VWS200426821","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/14266137772062.png?v=1688717662"},{"product_id":"benchmark-top-floor-750ml","title":"Benchmark Top Floor 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Top Floor is a Kentucky straight bourbon from the Benchmark line, produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery. \"Top Floor\" points to barrels selected from the higher levels of the rickhouse, where wider temperature swings push whiskey harder into the wood and typically yield a bolder, more oak-driven bourbon than lower-floor barrels. Benchmark is Buffalo Trace's value-tier bourbon brand, so this release brings that same accessible pricing with a bit more barrel character than the standard bottling. It suits bourbon drinkers who want Buffalo Trace's house style with extra oak intensity without paying single-barrel prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Benchmark Top Floor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks is the move if you want to feel the extra oak the upper-floor barrels bring. It also stands up well in an Old Fashioned where that heavier char won't get lost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44040423276762,"sku":"VWS200427318","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Benchmark-Top-Floor-Straight-Bourbon-Whiskey-750ML-BTL.jpg?v=1712217538"},{"product_id":"mcafee-brothers-benchmark-bonded-750-ml","title":"Mcafee Brothers Benchmark Bonded 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcAfee Brothers Benchmark Bonded is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled in bond — meaning it's at least four years old, 100 proof, and produced at a single distillery in a single distilling season under federal bonded-warehouse regulations. Benchmark is Buffalo Trace's value-tier bourbon line, and the McAfee Brothers name nods to the distillery's historical lineage in Kentucky whiskey-making. The bottled-in-bond standard guarantees a level of consistency and proof that non-bonded bourbons at this price point don't always offer. Expect a straightforward, oak-and-caramel bourbon profile with the extra proof giving it more backbone than Benchmark's standard bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink McAfee Brothers Benchmark Bonded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks lets the bonded proof carry through cleanly. It's also a reliable, budget-friendly base for an Old Fashioned when you want real backbone without a big price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McAfee Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44071715307738,"sku":"VWS200427512","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/McAfee_Brothers_Benchmark_Bonded_Kentucky_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_LoveScotch_7.png?v=1712233125"},{"product_id":"benchmark-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Benchmark Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenchmark Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon comes from Buffalo Trace Distillery, aged a minimum of eight years in new charred oak barrels and bottled from an individual barrel rather than blended across multiple barrels for a batch. That single-barrel approach means each bottling carries the specific character of one barrel's maturation rather than the averaged-out consistency of Benchmark's standard release. Expect a rich amber color with caramel, vanilla, and toffee notes on the nose, developing into a fuller flavor on the palate typical of Buffalo Trace's house style. It's a strong step up from standard Benchmark for drinkers who want single-barrel character at a still-accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Benchmark Single Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks lets the single-barrel character show clearly against the standard Benchmark release. It also makes a noticeably richer Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44081676746970,"sku":"VWS200427746","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/14271162089502.png?v=1712217530"},{"product_id":"mcafee-brothers-benchmark-small-batch-kentucky-staight-bourbon-750-ml","title":"McAfee Brothers Benchmark Small Batch Kentucky Staight Bourbon 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcAfee Brothers Benchmark Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery, drawing on the historic McAfee Brothers name tied to early Kentucky whiskey-making. Unlike the bonded expression in the same line, this small-batch release isn't held to the bottled-in-bond age and proof requirements, giving Buffalo Trace more flexibility in blending for consistency and flavor. Benchmark remains Buffalo Trace's value-tier bourbon brand, so this release keeps that accessible pricing while still delivering the distillery's signature caramel, vanilla, and oak profile. It's a dependable, everyday bourbon for neat sipping or mixing without paying single-barrel prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink McAfee Brothers Benchmark Small Batch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or on the rocks is a fine everyday approach for this bottle. It's also a reliable, budget-friendly base for an Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McAfee Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44091575664858,"sku":"VWS200427892","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/McAfee_Brothers_Benchmark_Small_Batch_Select_Casks_Kentucky_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey_LoveScotch_4.png?v=1712233137"},{"product_id":"mcafees-benchmark-old-no-8-brand-175-l","title":"McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Brand 175 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eMcAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 is a straightforward Kentucky bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, built as an everyday sipping and mixing whiskey rather than a sipping trophy. Expect a light-to-medium body with corn sweetness up front, vanilla and light oak running through the middle, and a soft, easy finish without much heat. It's made to be a reliable everyday bourbon — the kind of bottle that goes into a Whiskey Sour or Old Fashioned without a second thought, or gets poured over ice on a regular night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Benchmark Old No. 8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it in a Whiskey Sour or Old Fashioned — this is built as a mixing bourbon first. Over ice works fine too if you just want something easy after work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benchmark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399901999322,"sku":"VWS200429714","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/0008800402082_A.jpg?v=1712233148"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/benchmark.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}