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Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby jr1968 » Sat May 19, 2012 2:43 pm

I picked up a bottle and it's not bad for a lower priced bourbon.

What is everybody's thoughts on this bourbon?


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Re: Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby Bourbon Joe » Sat May 19, 2012 7:38 pm

This bourbon, made by Seagrams years ago was a very good bourbon. Haven't had any of the new stuff. Is it Heaven Hill now?
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Re: Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby jr1968 » Sat May 19, 2012 8:43 pm

Joe.

It's made by sazerac co. at the Buffalo Trace Distillary

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Re: Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby Bourbon Joe » Sat May 19, 2012 10:02 pm

I see it on the shelves sometimes. Just didn't pull the plug yet.
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Re: Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby Birdo » Sun May 20, 2012 5:24 pm

I had some in a Sprite and bourbon a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was fine for mixing, and I'm sure that's how most folds drink it.

It's a good value, not unlike Very Old Barton or Evan Williams, get a 1.75 litre for less than $20 bucks.
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Re: Benchmark bourbon?

Unread postby gauze » Sun May 20, 2012 11:03 pm

not an impressive bourbon but not offensive pretty much sums up my feelings on benchmark.
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