Whiskey Review: Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Introduction When we first launched the Film & Whiskey podcast, our debut pairing was Goodfellas and Benchmark Old No. 8. We've since revisited Goodfellas (spoiler: Brad still didn’t like it), but never circled back to the whiskey—until now. Since then, Benchmark has expanded into a full product line, and we’ve reviewed all five of their other offerings. Now we’re coming back to where it all started. At 80 proof (40% ABV), Benchmark Old No. 8 is distilled by Buffalo Trace and blended from barrels across rickhouse floors. It’s not age-stated, but we estimate it's at least three years old. At just $13 in Ohio, it remains one of the most accessible bourbons on the market. This review is taken from our episode "Anchorman (2004) / Benchmark Bourbon." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad: This nose is very average. It is caramel, there’s some baking spices. Everything is muted about it. There’s a little vanilla. It&r

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