February 21, 201313 yr Benchmark is a Buffalo Trace Bourbon. From their site: Benchmark 80 Proof “Rye Recipe” Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey This whiskey is medium amber in color, with a nose that bears caramel notes and a delicate stone-fruit backdrop. The body is medium and the palate is robust and sturdy, with some fine leather notes mingling with dry tobacco, a touch of oak and a hint of dried cherries. The finish is smooth and medium in length. Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 Gold Medal and Trophy Winner, 2000 International Spirits Challenge I finally tried Benchmark last weekend. It has replaced Old Forrester as my best bang for the buck bourbon. That bourbon tastes like it should cost 50% more than it does. It should be flying off the shelf.
February 21, 201313 yr Most liquor stores buy enough product in October to get them through March. But I'm sure you already knew that. Really? That seems like very poor inventory management. You are basically tying up cash in inventory for about five months. Is there a reason for this? Ie distilleriers only pour from barrels twice a year for some reason?
February 21, 201313 yr I finally tried Benchmark last weekend. It has replaced Old Forrester as my best bang for the buck bourbon. That bourbon tastes like it should cost 50% more than it does. It should be flying off the shelf. Fantastic Bert! I told you guys/gals, Benchmark is awesome for the money and pretty darn good period.
February 21, 201313 yr Nice little update from the Washington Post on the tight space between a rock and a hard place Maker's Mark currently finds itself... Bourbonomics 101: What the Maker’s Mark dilution debacle says about corporate strategy Interesting how Beam uses Makers as an entry into markets for their other products ie, if you want Makers, you WILL carry our other brands. At first I could not understand not raising the price but it does make sense how that could cause another product to start replacing Makers as a standard and that Makers would not longer demand its presence in bars and restaurants.
February 21, 201313 yr I will ask a dumb question, I don't fully understand the process that produces the Bourbon. In other words, Makers is aged about six years, did they have to make the decision six years ago on the proof (84 vs. 90) or is the proof something that can be adjusted so that Makers doesn't end up with a lot of wasted 84 proof bourbon? I have always assumed bourbon is dilluted at seperate stages in production ie after distilling, after aging, etc. See the below: Bourbon is distilled below 160 proof, aged at no more than 125 proof, and can't be diluted below 80 proof. (In the U.S., proof is twice the ABV. So 80 proof is 40% ABV, 100 proof is 50% ABV, etc.)
February 21, 201313 yr Fantastic Bert! I told you guys/gals, Benchmark is awesome for the money and pretty darn good period. How long has this brand been out? I cannot believe it is not cathing on better. All Tell liked it too but I don't think he remembers enjoying it hahahahahahaha.
February 22, 201313 yr Fantastic Bert! I told you guys/gals, Benchmark is awesome for the money and pretty darn good period. Is it neat good or mixer good?
February 22, 201313 yr How long has this brand been out? I cannot believe it is not cathing on better. All Tell liked it too but I don't think he remembers enjoying it hahahahahahaha. No idea, we need a Bourbon Geek to answer that question.
February 22, 201313 yr Is it neat good or mixer good? I am too much of a wuss to know if anything is neat good. We probably need to have a BGP Bourbon tasting party so we can all figure it out.
February 22, 201313 yr How long has this brand been out? I cannot believe it is not cathing on better. No idea, we need a Bourbon Geek to answer that question. 1960's
February 22, 201313 yr We probably need to have a BGP Bourbon tasting party so we can all figure it out. YES!
February 22, 201313 yr I am too much of a wuss to know if anything is neat good. We probably need to have a BGP Bourbon tasting party so we can all figure it out. Given where I live, and the fact that I can get stuff in my local liquor stores that you guys will rarely if ever see at yours, I would offer up myself as a host. I might even be persuaded to BBQ for everyone.
February 22, 201313 yr Given where I live, and the fact that I can get stuff in my local liquor stores that you guys will rarely if ever see at yours, I would offer up myself as a host. I might even be persuaded to BBQ for everyone. What are you getting down there that NKY misses out on? (And I ask this is after moving out of state and living with bourbon selections that include only Jim Beam, Maker's, and Woodford, so maybe I miss the nuances now)
February 22, 201313 yr Given where I live, and the fact that I can get stuff in my local liquor stores that you guys will rarely if ever see at yours, I would offer up myself as a host. I might even be persuaded to BBQ for everyone. Hangover 3
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