We tried the bottle during dinner with friends. The nutty edge was enjoyable and warm oak gave it enough character, although the finish disappeared quickly. A solid four rather than a five.
dry - smoothBenchmark Old No 8 Price in Mumbai
4.2Benchmark Old No 8 is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey known for its smoothness and rich flavor profile. Crafted with a high rye content, this bourbon offers bold notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, with a hint of spice. It has a medium-bodied palate with a warm, lingering finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in classic bourbon cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
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Benchmark Old No 8 is a whisky from Benchmark's distillery, representing the unique whisky-making traditions of its homeland. Each country brings its own character to this beloved spirit.
Rich amber color - Aromas of caramel, vanilla, and oak - Bold flavor profile with notes of spice - Medium-bodied palate - Warm, lingering finish. Crafted by Benchmark in United States, this whisky reflects the distilling traditions of its homeland. Produced in the United States, home to bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and a thriving craft spirits scene. Benchmark Old No 8 is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey known for its smoothness and rich flavor profile. Crafted with a high rye content, this bourbon offers bold notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, with a hint of spice. It has a medium-bodied palate with a warm, lingering finish. Perfect for sipping neat or in classic bourbon cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Benchmark Old No 8 is listed by PourBud as World Whisky from Benchmark, with an origin linked to United States. Its listed ingredients include Corn (51%+), Malted barley, rye, water. The available production notes identify Grain Mash, Fermentation, Distillation, Barrel Aging, Bottling as part of its making or maturation context. The recorded flavour profile highlights Sweet, Vanilla, Caramel, Oaky. Serving references in the catalog include Neat, On the Rocks, In Cocktails, depending on the style and bottle guidance. Food-pairing notes connect it with BBQ Ribs, Smoked Brisket, Pecan Pie, Caramel Desserts.
Basic History
Crafted by Benchmark in United States, this whisky reflects the distilling traditions of its homeland.
Origin & Region
Produced in the United States, home to bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and a thriving craft spirits scene.
What goes with it
BBQ Ribs
Smoked Brisket
Pecan Pie
Caramel Desserts
Sharp Cheddar
Grilled MeatsTop Reviews
It had a decent mellow sweetness; after that, the smoke covered everything else. Perfectly drinkable, just not something I'd seek out.
fruity - smoky - dryHonestly, Benchmark Old No 8 was different from what I expected. It opened with dry, tidy finish, then moved into malted sweetness without losing balance. One of the more enjoyable options I've tried in this category.
oaky - dry - fruity