Benchmark Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
Benchmark Single Barrel is a 95-proof (47.5% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey drawn from one barrel at a time at Buffalo Trace Distillery — no blending, no averaging out. Where Buffalo Trace's own bourbon is a 40-barrel blend at 90 proof, the Benchmark Single Barrel gives you a single barrel's character at a bolder 95 proof, making each bottling its own small window into the distillery's low-rye mash bill. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 47.5% (95 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: no age statement (straight bourbon = minimum 2 years)
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky; Sazerac Company
- Production: single-barrel selection; same low-rye mash bill family as Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, and Stagg
One Barrel, No Blending
Single barrel is where a distillery shows its range — every barrel ages a little differently, and bottling them individually means no batch ever tastes exactly like the last. Benchmark's version keeps the house's smooth, approachable character but at 95 proof it carries more barrel presence than the flagship blends. It is the enthusiast's expression in the Benchmark family and a strong pour in our bourbon collection.
Tasting Notes
Caramel and vanilla over wet oak and leather, with the Buffalo Trace house notes of honey and soft grain. At 95 proof the palate is fuller than the Small Batch — brown sugar, baking spice, and a longer oak-driven finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to read the single-barrel character, or on a large cube. Its proof makes it a confident Manhattan whiskey too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does single barrel mean?
The whiskey in the bottle comes from one individual barrel — no blending across barrels, so each bottle reflects that barrel's aging.
What is the proof of Benchmark Single Barrel?
95 proof (47.5% ABV).
How does it compare to Buffalo Trace bourbon?
Same distillery and mash-bill family; Benchmark Single Barrel is a single barrel at 95 proof versus Buffalo Trace's 40-barrel blend at 90 proof.
One barrel, 95 proof, Buffalo Trace-distilled — order Benchmark Single Barrel online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.