The Best Benchmark Bourbon! Is This The Best Value In Whiskey Right Now?
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I love how hyped y’all get over these blinds. Either absolutely amped or beyond annoyed at yourselves. Hilariously fun.
Grabbed Top Floor and Full Proof while in Kentucky since they don't sell them around here. Was very pleasantly surprised by both of them.
I haven't tried them all. Last night in a blind, I picked Bonded over Single. Just now, I selected Single over Bonded. We all know single barrels can vary on all bourbon. I don't have a fine tuned pallet. So you know cilantro tastes like soap to me. In closing, drink what you like, even if it varies from pour to pour.
The FP had the same bottle as the rest when they first came out. Snagged them in Indiana when they first dropped (right time, right place) and they were all identical. I think I have a pic still from that day.
Wild! Me and my buddies lined them all up and did about the opposite order but wasn't blind. Other then full proof the rest are really similar.
After watching your video, I went out and got me some TF. Was impressed (throughly impressed when you add in the price point).
Thank you, gentlemen.
Have only had the Bonded so far (which is very good), but I will definitely look for a small batch on my next trip! Great blind guys!
I've only had the BIB & FP, but enjoyed them both. The BIB wasn't as good after being open a few weeks IMO, but for $20ish I will always have a backup. FP is my favorite so far.
The whole lineup just showed up here at my local binnys in peoria Illinois was very surprised. I bought all if them but the single barrell. Cant wait to try tonight
Just showed up in Naperville, 1st time I've seen the line up. My store is asking $33 a bottle
I've tried Top Floor and enjoyed it. Looks like Small Batch is next on the drink list. Thanks for video and your cat is awesome 😺
Love the Single Barrel, by far my favorite of the series.
Love those blind boards!!! Thanks for this benchmark blind. Still cannot find them in my area.
Bought Top Floor and Full Proof first. I intended to try blending them because I loved the flavor of the Top Floor but wanted more proof. Then I went back and snagged Bonded. Problem solved. Its perfect.
Was hoping that the bonded would come out on top. 3rd is passing (shrug). I need to blind all of them as soon as I find a single barrel, including the original Benchmark 8, which you left out. The shocker is that the full proof is at the bottom. Personally, I think most full proof whiskeys need a little water to shine.
Just picked up a bottle - looking forward to trying a new budget drinker
Found Full Proof and others in Indiana after Pours in Park...ordered Top Floor and Bonded recently ...i like full proof havent tried others
I am honestly surprised at the results of this video. I have tried Benchmark Bonded and was more than happy with what it presented for a $25 bottle in my area. The Small Batch goes for $20 at my local store and will definitely be giving it a try. Awesome video!
Just picked up all but the FP when travelling through TX last week. Can't wait to taste them. None of these have been available here in AL.
If you put Full Proof and Buffalo Trace in a glass together it's great, but I agree, full proof by itself is definitely funky
Hilariously, It's Bourbon Night put Benchmark Full Proof above Blantons SFTB in a blind and said it was surprisingly close to Stagg Jr. Crazy how different palates can be, or bottles even! I'd love to see how Benchmark Full Proof compares to other budget high-proof offerings too.
Id agree that its close to staggy j
Love the fact I was right on SB...at the price, better than anything else on the market...never see it in Illinois...have to go to Indiana for it
I bought top floor on y’all’s review and I really enjoy it!!
Any video where Cookie cat makes an appearance is instantly a favorite for me. Love that cat!
...which is why exactly why I love the full proof.. for cooking.. Benchmark full proof is my whiskey in my kitchen. That extea "oilyness" flavor works great when adding to a batch of BBQ/meat Marinades, baked beans with a touch of brown sugar, apple crisp compotes, even french toast batter.. and yes pecan pie. In the tasting scenario full proof is not the best, but ifull proof is a wonderful, awesome whiskey to have in thr kitchen. Thr full proof review in this video is 100% correct.
I Found FP to be a butterscotch bomb. Actually enjoy it quite a bit. Interesting seeing other opinions.
I'm with you. I finally got all these bottles and did my own blind. Granted my full proof has been open a couple months now, but I prefer it. Most complex by far. Love the butterscotch bomb
Easily Top Floor is my FAV also followed by bonded
Next to JD i love benchmark i drink 3 or 4 nips a night tech one drink a glass of Whiskey lol its nice also i smoke weed as well lolz
Only the Benchmark Old No. 8 is available by me. When I visited KY, I picked up Bonded and Full Proof to add to my shelf. Have not cracked them open.
We tried the FP, SiB and the BiB and thought the BiB had the best flavor. A lot of other whiskey channels are saying the FP is the way to go but we thought thar flavor-wise it was not that good. High proof is nice but I'm not trading that for flavor... Hearing your notes that top floor sounds good, keeping an eye out for that. Cheers guys 🇺🇸🥃
Top floor is so good, it's living in the Penthouse! That being said, I did like Small Batch a bit more then Top Floor. Top Floor has almost a bit of a Texas quality to me with the brown sugars, caramel, etc. For me, thus far, it's Small Batch, Bonded, Top Floor, Full Proof. But I have not tried the Single Barrel yet.
I concur that Small Batch is great. Surprised by the rest, but you know what, I probably need to go back to all of them.
I love benchmark FP. It’s one of my go to whiskeys
Same, cask strength Trace for under $25?
Hell yeah
Man! I have been loving the full proof - can't get enough of it!
Great stuff BJ Blinds are always one of a kind !!
Both SLB Drinks picked Full Proof in a blind against the new 'Traveler' bottle. Putting 'Traveler' in 3rd or 4th outta 4
Alright, I need to see the retention stats vs the old patron scroll.
The Savant nails it before even pouring the samples. UFR!! Sean seems to be getting better 😉.
Sean’s order is the exact opposite of mine. It’s interesting that you guys both picked a small batch and an 86 proof top floor as your 1 and 2. Most people I talk to have those at the bottom of the list.
Buddy and I had a blind test of Buffalo Trace, Benchmark Small Batch and Early Times BiB. Both of us picked the Early Times as best, Buffalo Trace as second and way in the back was the Benchmark Small Batch. The Small Batch smelled good, but had very little to offer up front and absolutely nothing on the end. We both were completely disappointed with it.
Pretty stoked to see you boys blind these Benchmarks. The Benchmarks have been thoroughly impressing us as of late, especially for that rockhard powerbottom price. Cheers boyz 🥃👍
Great. Now that the BJs and Whiskey Channel Dotcom have given their public stamps of approval, Benchmark will now be allocated. “hey you guys have any Top Floor? When do you guys get deliveries? Is the concrete outside a good spot for a tent?”
@@hazenjonas I got two bottles of small batch and two bottles of top floor, and full proof.... and bonded. Ok, I have almost all of them, except the single barrel. Call it bad luck or good luck. No worries on the single barrel anymore.
@@Hellboy700 I can't fathom what you'll do with 8 bottles of this stuff unless you have 50 friends coming over to help you with them.
@@jebsingleton well, the second bottle is a back up. As for friends, we do tastings and I’m contemplating doing all kinds of reviews on social media, including whiskey. I also give bottles as presents 😁
Odd. How you describe the price is usually how people describe Dan.
Awesome! I thought Bonded was also too much ethanol
I'd love to tell you guys which is my favorite, but I can't seem to find any of them. Benchmark 8 all over the place, though!
Trying the benchmark single barrel
I have to say I completely agree with Dan on this one I have all of those bottles at home and yeah dan's got it right
Had some Top Floor tonight independent from this video and yes it was great 👍🏻
My bourbon club here in Dallas had they exact opposite order. We went Full, Single, Small, Bonded and then Top. We did not like the Top that much..lol
I absolutely love the full proof. Kills me they hate it lol. I told my buddy about it and he thought it was amazing as well. You just have to have a bad batch lol
Same, I loved it
Two other blinds I've seen had full proof and single barrel as their 1 and 2 interchanged these guys had the whole list upside down lol
I just bought my first bottle of Bench tonight and went with the Full proof, and I actually really enjoyed the first pour! It’s sweet, spicy and has a pretty long finish!
I finally picked up a bottle of Benchmark Top Floor (about $16 b4 tax). It is definitely worth the price. I did a taste test with it and Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch. I ranked the EWSB a tad bit better but it is also $5 more per 750ML. But, here is the small print to me, as good a value Benchmark TF is at $16, I can get WT101 1.75L for about $34. Roughly the same price per ounce as the Benchmark TF. Actually a bit cheaper. And Benchmark TF ain't no Wild Turkey 101 beater.
Just picked up a bottle of Small Batch, the first one of the series I’ve tried. It’s good, though compared to Evan Williams 1783, I think the EV wins out and it comes in a little cheaper taboot
I like top floor a lot and it cost me $16. I got the same notes. I would add bubble gum to the nose notes.
so I agree Benchark 8 is not good. I have not tried any of these yet, but watched 3 blind tasting videos (5 people) and the results are wildly different. Moral of the story - try them all and find out what I like.
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My top floor bottle has the same ribbed neck as the full proof. least important part of, well, anything. But kinda interesting.
Sipping a Full Proof that I picked up today while watching this. It is certainly FULL proof. If this is the worst one, I’ll have to try the rest.
"It's fleeting wood ... kinda like Mac" is one of the best sentences I've ever heard.
Great video boys! Very entertaining!
Always good to see you fellas are human, but nuttin as funny as Sean picking Calument 16 last 😝
Thanks for blinding these I have been wondering which one to try first and what to skip.
I LOVE that you are so bad at blinds!
Great drink through guys!
Now we know how Buffalo Trace gets rid of their bad barrels, they either blend it to create Benchmark Full Proof or bottle it as Benchmark Sib 😂.
Benchmark I think they meant as a low quality product lineup.
The single barrel I have is better than the bottle of Buff Trace sitting next to it. 🤷♂️
That full proof is really good
Barrel Proof Rye Blind Flight Suggestion
Michter's Barrel Strength
Willett 4 Year
Rare Breed Rye
Sagamore Cask Strength
Knob Creek Cask Strength
Pikesville (almost BP)
Any idea where to find benchmark? Not in OK, AR, or MO.
Just started getting the Benchmarks in Ohio. Picked up the small batch for $18. Wow.
Interested to see how these compare with Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and EH Taylor small batch as affordable somewhat availiable offerings.
Imo benchmark full proof crushes standard buffalo trace. Eagle and taylor hard to say
Are these available everywhere or just in FLCATX?
Dan brings the real tasting notes is a great part of this haha
They ranked it based on basically the proof point in order
Of the five available versions for this line of Benchmark products, my favorite is the Bonded.
I have seen the Small Batch for $17.99, the Bonded and Single Barrel for $19.99, Top Floor for $20.99, and the Full Proof for $21.99.
But today (May 23, 2023) I found the Bonded for $7.49! So I bought six.
Jesus! Where?!
@FakingANerve Total Wine & More in Alpharetta, GA had the Benchmark Bonded at $7.49 for about two weeks. Today it is back at $19.99.
Dammit! I only bought full proof thinking the others would taste watered down. Now I’ve gotta buy at least two others. Dammit!
Ok, take Full Proof and put it on ICE and it's really really good. It proofs it down to the rest of the line. So good. I need to try Top Floor though.
Agreed, Full Proof is my Old Fashioned base. It holds up well to the syrup and bitters and doesn't get too thinned out over the ice.
I have bonded of thos pretty good
I just picked up all 6 bottles to blind 2 days ago, and you post this. LOL - Will return once my blind is done to compare to yours
Well...?
I found the bonded to be the least impressive, and top floor to be really great. Single barrel seems awesome too.
I wish I could get this stuff where I live.
single barrel is my favorite
smells like eagle rare and tastes better
I personally prefer full proof over blantons, eagle rare, quite a few other rare bourbons
“This has gotta be either Top Floor or WLW” hahaha 🤣
Y’all are crazy full proof is great
Lavalier microphones sound good in this room of the castle
I think the full proof is delicious after it opens up a little a stagg the third dare I say
What part of the state are you guys from, all I can find near me is #8.
loving the new set, but it low key bothers me that y’all are off centered with the pillars
Thank yew
I was not prepared for that Ad read
If there’s something this channel has showed me, it’s that you should never chase a whole series cause Small Batch is usually the best
Benchmark VS VOB? VOB 100 is always a solid choice for me.
Betting Bonded would’ve faired FAR better if you had it in the middle of the lineup. Proof is amazing….IF you’re ready for it
They seem to be closing out all of these expressions except the Full Proof..many stores are selling them for 7.50 per bottle..thus I have purchased 3 cases in a variety.. what a deal!
There must be a huge variation in these products, because I’ve never seen one of these blinds play out the same way ever. Frankly, I thought the full proof was amazing.
Definitely variation in the single barrel one. Interesting about the rest it's definitely possible "flavor drift" is a very real thing in batches.
Wow, surprised this list is basically backwards in rank order compared to almost everyone in the yt review community, i think you guys need a do over and see if you got bad batches or will it be the same.
Dan is on form at the end of this video!
Bonded is my number 1.
The only one I can find is benchmark 8
Can you get these in Michigan? I've only seen the 8.
I have not seen them (in west mi)… had to pick one up while in Indiana.
must be nice to have those 3 cigar batch up top 🤣
My advice to anyone who hasn't tried these is to temper your expectations. You're getting exactly what you pay for with these... value. If budget is the main concern, I completely get it. The trade off is you have to decide if you want two to three "meh" bottles of this line or would you prefer to get one bottle of something of higher quality. I drain poured Full Proof while the Bonded and Top Floor are currently collecting dust on my shelf. In hindsight, that $55 could have been much better used elsewhere.
If you want a $35-$40 bourbon, buy the new Benchmarks instead. If you are looking for a ~$50+ bottle, spend $50+.
@@gr81disp I'm saying I paid $15/$18/$22 for the three bottles and they just aren't good. So that money could have been better used elsewhere. I don't see the point in buying value in bulk just for value's sake. Of course this is subjective, but I think people have expectations because this is a BT product that can be had on the cheap.
@@jebsingleton Sounds like you are complaining because you bought them for $20 and they weren't Stagg Jr. Saying they aren't good is just sour grapes because you had unrealistic expectations.
@@gr81disp Not the case at all. I'm saying that the quality isn't even there for the price. My complaint is to myself that I could have used that money on a better bottle rather than three sub-par bottles.
Yeah Benchmark is a low end product line, not meant to be savored and talked about really, but people are making it into something it’s not cause it’s accessible and cheap 😂. These are essentially for winos on street corners.
My ranking is almost the opposite of y’all’s except for the consensus that the single barrel is no good.
1. Full Proof
2. Bonded
3. Small Batch
4. Top Floor
5. Single Barrel
FULL PROOF!!!!!
Dan is so happy haha 🤣
Guess who's back! $20 bangers1