Benchmark Top Floor Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a smooth and refined Kentucky straight bourbon from the iconic Buffalo Trace Distillery, crafted from barrels aged on the top floors of the rickhouses, where higher temperatures create a richer, more developed flavor profile. The increased heat exposure intensifies maturation, resulting in a bourbon that’s exceptionally mellow, sweet, and full of character.

Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), Benchmark Top Floor delivers a soft, balanced bourbon experience with layers of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and baking spice. Its approachable proof and rich complexity make it a versatile pour — perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for classic bourbon cocktails. Affordable yet full of premium flavor, this expression is a shining example of Buffalo Trace’s attention to craftsmanship and barrel selection.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright amber with golden hues

• Nose: Caramel, honey, and vanilla with a touch of oak spice

• Palate: Smooth and sweet with flavors of brown sugar, toasted oak, and cinnamon

• Finish: Warm, mellow, and lightly spiced with hints of vanilla and oak

FAQs

Q: What makes Benchmark Top Floor special?
A: The barrels are aged on the top floors of the rickhouses, where the higher heat enhances oak extraction and flavor concentration, creating a sweeter, more balanced bourbon.

Q: What is the proof and ABV?
A: Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) — easy to sip while still offering plenty of flavor.

Q: Who makes Benchmark Top Floor Bourbon?
A: Produced by the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — home to legendary bourbons like Eagle Rare and Weller.

Q: How is it aged?
A: Aged in new charred American oak barrels, with top-floor aging delivering deeper caramelization and warmth.

Q: How does it compare to other Benchmark editions?
A: Top Floor is smoother and more delicate than Full Proof or Bonded, offering a lighter, sweeter character ideal for everyday sipping.

Q: How should I enjoy Benchmark Top Floor?
A: Excellent neat or with a few cubes of ice. It also shines in cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour, where its vanilla sweetness pairs perfectly.

Q: Is this part of the Benchmark premium lineup?
A: Yes — Benchmark Top Floor is part of the Buffalo Trace premium Benchmark series, alongside Full Proof, Bonded, Single Barrel, and Small Batch editions.