theguru Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 This got lost in the other thread. A friend of mine uses Benchmark as his house bourbon, very inexpensive and pretty good. I am curious who has tried Benchmark and what your opinion is on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habib Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Actually stopped by the liquor store tonight and meant to try some, but they didn't have it in stock. Still plan to check it out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan41 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Actually stopped by the liquor store tonight and meant to try some, but they didn't have it in stock. Still plan to check it out though. Who does it sit next to on the shelf. I've been purchasing the same thing for about the past 5 years, rarely even look at what else is on the same shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Who does it sit next to on the shelf. I've been purchasing the same thing for about the past 5 years, rarely even look at what else is on the same shelf. Usually how I am as well. What's it run for a fifth guru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolamite Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never tried it but do have a couple of buddies who swear by it. They say for the price you can't beat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerkywrestler Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've had someone else recommend it. Does your buddy drink it neat or on the rocks? Old Forrester has been my house bourbon for quite some time but if this is cheaper I'd definitely like to give it a shot to occupy a place on the shelf. Either way I'd be interested to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getslow Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've had someone else recommend it. Does your buddy drink it neat or on the rocks? Old Forrester has been my house bourbon for quite some time but if this is cheaper I'd definitely like to give it a shot to occupy a place on the shelf. Either way I'd be interested to try it. Always have a bottle of Old Forester on the shelf. I'm with the guys above, but I've never even heard of it. My friends are beer drinkers so I don't get many recommendations for bourbon to begin with; I'm really curious about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolamite Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've had someone else recommend it. Does your buddy drink it neat or on the rocks? Old Forrester has been my house bourbon for quite some time but if this is cheaper I'd definitely like to give it a shot to occupy a place on the shelf. Either way I'd be interested to try it. Usually on the rocks, mixed with a little Coke or Dr. Pepper. I have seen nights though where they had a few glasses straight, no ice, no mixer, no chaser. So must be fairly smooth, but then again I've never tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawildcat Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Got a good rating on this website: McAffe's Benchmark and it's made out of Buffalo Trace Distillery so it can't be too bad! I love me some Buffalo Trace!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Never heard of it, Ru. By the way, anyone else get a chuckle of all the BS that is written in the reviews about the flavors and aromas? Edited August 23, 2012 by leatherneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Good stuff and a 1.75 is around $17. And lneck, you should try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearsay Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I don't care for it. It is too sweet for me. I think it is adequate as a cocktail mixer with Coke or ginger ale, but do not prefer it as a general house sippin' whiskey. Much prefer Blanton's or Evan Williams. Will confess some bias and Bardstown bourbon snobbery on this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I don't care for it. It is too sweet for me. I think it is adequate as a cocktail mixer with Coke or ginger ale, but do not prefer it as a general house sippin' whiskey. Much prefer Blanton's or Evan Williams. Will confess some bias and Bardstown bourbon snobbery on this issue. Blanton's is made in Bardstown? I thought it was a Buffalo Trace brand which I think is in Frankfort??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearsay Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never heard of it, Ru. By the way, anyone else get a chuckle of all the BS that is written in the reviews about the flavors and aromas? Join me for some of the weeklong tastings at the Bourbon Festival next month, and you can get your fill of bourbon-flavored bull puckey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I don't care for it. It is too sweet for me. I think it is adequate as a cocktail mixer with Coke or ginger ale, but do not prefer it as a general house sippin' whiskey. Much prefer Blanton's or Evan Williams. Will confess some bias and Bardstown bourbon snobbery on this issue. I like sweet which is why it appeals to me. I think it is similar to Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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