By Richard Thomas
Ranking: C+
(Credit score: Sazerac)
If you’re Sazerac, eager about creating an entire new line of mass market bourbons and casting about for concepts, Full Proof has bought to be a simple one. The concept of “full proof” or “entry proof” bourbon is to chop the tip product again to the identical power used when it was entered into the barrel, and cemented with Sazerac with the launch of Barton 1792 Full Proof 9 years in the past. The concept has since been utilized to different manufacturers made at different Sazerac distilleries, like Weller. It solely follows that when Benchmark was revamped and expanded, it might get the Full Proof remedy as nicely. On this case, that’s the business customary proof of 125. The mash invoice is Buffalo Hint’s #1, the “low rye” formulation used for the entire conventional rye mash bourbons made at that distillery and truly owned by Sazerac.
The Bourbon
A enjoyable level about this bourbon is that Benchmark doesn’t have a cask power expression, however at 125 proof this expression is definitely stronger than about half the cask power whiskeys made within the US. The nostril is of the sort that, uncut with water, will smack you within the face with its warmth. After including some water and taking it down a notch or two, the scent is basic: brown sugar and caramel, nutmeg and clove. The flavour follows in that line, with some earthy tannin added for good measure. The end brings on the warmth once more, even with a bit water added, operating with pepper and cinnamon.
The Value
Count on to pay between $25 and $32 for a 750ml bottle for this merchandise.
