Benchmark Single Barrel is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at a higher proof than many everyday bourbons, giving it a fuller and more assertive style. As a single barrel release, individual bottles can show some variation from one barrel to another.
For a novice drinker, expect the classic bourbon profile of sweet oak-led flavors shaped by new charred oak aging. The elevated strength can make it feel bolder and spicier than lighter-proof bourbon, especially when sipped neat.