There's nothing better than when Dan gets hyped. Grade A entertainment. Also I think you guys should blind those 3 next to each other and see what happens.
I just wanted to say that the sneak peek of the new office was fantastic during the sponsor ad. Cannot wait to see the final walkthrough. As far as these crazy Benchmark bottles, they are surprisingly good. I agree the Top Shelf is crushable.
Tried the 8 and BIB. Both were good but just bought the Full Proof today. The Full Proof tastes great and like this the best out of the Benchmark selection. Bad thing is in Atlanta the price has increased from $19.99 to $24.99. May have to grab an extra bottle before these prices increase anymore.
Totally agree that on it's own Top Floor is an amazing bottle BUT as soon as you blind rank them it will drop WAY down. We have sampled and reviewed all of them and did a full line blind that will be coming out this Thursday. We were surprised at the results but then again not really. Interested to see how your blind of the lineup matches up.
I've tried them all and I don't like any of them. There is something really weird about them. They taste nothing like Buffalo Trace. Old Forester 86 destroys these.
Holy hell I am so excited someone else thinks this is awesome. To me Top Floor is the 2 buck Chuck of to whiskey world. I got candy corn, Mexican vanilla & A&W draft root beer. I think they have to proof it down to keep it from being overwhelming. Totally agree it’s better than BIB. Great low proof heavy flavor whiskey for old fashioned’s. I put it right up there with 1910 as a desert whiskey.
Trace is $50 in Jersey, top floor is $18. Also, just saw regular Blantons there for $150. Never paying that. Anyway, I’ll buy top floor a 1000 times before I pay $50 for trace. 4 roses single bare is $45, and it’s wayyyyy better.
we blinded the whole line with 20 guys. bonded was the favorite, single barrel was 2nd and top shelf was next. full proof certainly got everybody's attention!
I think you guys were a little toasty before diving in here. It’s all good, I know the feeling. After the first 3-4 drinks every bourbon starts to taste like the best bourbon ever.
Top floor is good but I’ll wait for the whole line blind test before I jump into which ones to purchase. I’ll just keep drinking my buddies. He is set on buying everyone of them.
Here is a stupid guess. BT expanded production in 2016. Maybe this lineup is a stop gap of that extra (4-6 year) stock that will move to "higher shelf" bottlings as it is maturing.
This is a drain pour for me. Had a large group over and we sampled all of the lineup. No one person thought any were good and top floor ended up getting poured out in the yard lol.
If Dan loves Top Floor this much he is going to lose his $*it when he gets a hold of some of the Full Proof :) Very much enjoyed the banter on this one...great fun :)
Mega blind - Early Times BIB. Of 86. OF 100. The entire benchmark lineup. V Old Barton 100. EW Bib. EW black. Old grandad 114. WT 101. Four roses. All under $25 in AZ. 14 bourbons. Dooooo it.
We had these all in Indiana a year before everyone else and I consistently heard this was the worst of the new 5. Seems the common consensus is that full proof and bonded are the only two worth buying.
I’m with Sean on this one. 86 proof more youthful version of Buffalo Trace?? I’ll Pass. But I totally understand those who can’t get Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare in their markets would flock to this brand, so no judgement if you like this for that reason.
Blinding the whole line would be awesome!!!! Don’t forget. 🤣🤣
Please
Mash and Drum did an entire line tasting, iirc he did a blind of it
That video is up on this channel already
There's nothing better than when Dan gets hyped. Grade A entertainment. Also I think you guys should blind those 3 next to each other and see what happens.
Hype might be similar to drunk in this review
I just wanted to say that the sneak peek of the new office was fantastic during the sponsor ad. Cannot wait to see the final walkthrough. As far as these crazy Benchmark bottles, they are surprisingly good. I agree the Top Shelf is crushable.
Is this the most drunk we have seen our boi
I like that the HQ cut scenes of the bottles are back, makes the vids classy look classy !
A blind of this, 1792 small batch, OF 86, and BT for the crown of Best Value in Whiskey would be fun
Tried the 8 and BIB. Both were good but just bought the Full Proof today. The Full Proof tastes great and like this the best out of the Benchmark selection. Bad thing is in Atlanta the price has increased from $19.99 to $24.99. May have to grab an extra bottle before these prices increase anymore.
Sean, just tried the Bonded Benchmark and you are absolutely correct. It is fantastic and for only $20. Keep up the great videos you two.
Totally agree that on it's own Top Floor is an amazing bottle BUT as soon as you blind rank them it will drop WAY down. We have sampled and reviewed all of them and did a full line blind that will be coming out this Thursday. We were surprised at the results but then again not really. Interested to see how your blind of the lineup matches up.
Being a newbie, Top Floor is perfect. Easy to sip, only $14.99 at Binny's and $13.99 at Woodmans. You guys are really entertaining.
Just picked this up for $11.99 locally. Not much of a finish, but the flavor is nice - easy drinking. Fantastic value.
The B-roll with the camp fire in the back was majestic.
I also really want to see what was cut at 7:30 to see how Dan spilled whiskey on his shirt.
Just picked 4 bottles. This stuff is GREAT
Definitely good whiskey for $20
This is my #1. I can not even believe how awesome it is for sub 200. Unbelievable!
I want to get my hands on any of these Benchmarks. I’ve heard nothing but good stuff about them. Hoping Texas will provide
top floor purchased for $14.99. and yes the best sub $20 ive had. Value King
Dan, your notes on the bonded make me love it even more.
Can only find Benchmark 8 where I am at. But can find Buffalo Trace all day long for $ 25-26.99. Can't wait to find these! And see the Castle!
We did a flight of the whole lineup. They are all good but wait til you try the full proof!
It’s nice getting hyped up over affordable bottles for once!
This lineups surprisingly good
Yup! I’ll be doing a review on this one y’all fit me interested to see how well it stacks up with OF.
My local Kentucky bourbon bar had a flight of all four Benchmark bourbons. My vote was for the Bonded.
I did see BT for $40 in Novi Dan isn’t wrong on that one.
I've tried them all and I don't like any of them. There is something really weird about them. They taste nothing like Buffalo Trace. Old Forester 86 destroys these.
I can't wait to see this Benchmark blind. The new office looked great btw!!!
What you guys recommend for a sweet bourbon? Something like 1910
Holy hell I am so excited someone else thinks this is awesome. To me Top Floor is the 2 buck Chuck of to whiskey world. I got candy corn, Mexican vanilla & A&W draft root beer. I think they have to proof it down to keep it from being overwhelming. Totally agree it’s better than BIB. Great low proof heavy flavor whiskey for old fashioned’s. I put it right up there with 1910 as a desert whiskey.
A Full blind would be cool. BT in Az 22 bucks most of the year and a hitter for the price. Gonna have to find some BM now. Cheers fella's
Tried it and love it
Trace is $50 in Jersey, top floor is $18. Also, just saw regular Blantons there for $150. Never paying that. Anyway, I’ll buy top floor a 1000 times before I pay $50 for trace. 4 roses single bare is $45, and it’s wayyyyy better.
we blinded the whole line with 20 guys. bonded was the favorite, single barrel was 2nd and top shelf was next. full proof certainly got everybody's attention!
Only $13.49 here in S. Texas. The Full Proof (great diluted down to about 105 proof) is $20.49.
I think you guys were a little toasty before diving in here. It’s all good, I know the feeling. After the first 3-4 drinks every bourbon starts to taste like the best bourbon ever.
All of the Benchmark varieties I've had are great for the price. That said, bonded and full proof are better than top floor.
100% that Dan will crap on Top Floor in the blinds. LOL
I love this bottle I'd love to have it at 100 plus proof
Agree with Sean.
How on earth have you guys not got past 100k subscribers yet?! Mental.
Bonded is the best followed by FP with an ice cube.
Top floor is good but I’ll wait for the whole line blind test before I jump into which ones to purchase. I’ll just keep drinking my buddies. He is set on buying everyone of them.
Full proof is an awesome buy IMO.
Trace is hard to find around me. Saw it for $45 in a store this past weekend.
Still hard to find in my area so far but going to pick them up as soon as I can find them
Here is a stupid guess. BT expanded production in 2016. Maybe this lineup is a stop gap of that extra (4-6 year) stock that will move to "higher shelf" bottlings as it is maturing.
Dan is very into words that start with C when giving notes haha If there was a tier list of note givers of whiskey tube, Dan, S. No argument
This is a drain pour for me. Had a large group over and we sampled all of the lineup. No one person thought any were good and top floor ended up getting poured out in the yard lol.
Brown liquor snobs. I see you.
$13.99 is what I just paid and its better than alot of the $30 bottles I have.
Definitely do the full blind
Full Proof and Bonded.
If Dan loves Top Floor this much he is going to lose his $*it when he gets a hold of some of the Full Proof :) Very much enjoyed the banter on this one...great fun :)
Saw this for $15 at my local liquor store, grabbed a bottle.
After pours in Parl i found shop in Indiana had full Benchmark line for 18 bucks
Benchmark is a best kept secret. Grab a bottle everytime cause I see the prices going up and up.
The bonded was good I need to try this one
Bird Dog is the best $20 IMO
“I’m like Neo from The Maydrinks” 😂😂😂 the whisky was hitting the spot guys
I hear there is a new Patreon tier opening where all money goes to Riki for the stain remover budget
Glad i wasnt the only one that notice dan needs a bib apperently
I have been looking for the Bonded since your review and it still hasn't hit the NC ABC Price List 😠
Come to GA... Buffalo trace is everywhere... $32.99 a bottle
Is it better than Old Forester 86?
Have you tried both since this comment? I think old forester is maybe a little more complex but top floor is sweeter and easier to drink
With Sean on this one. Youth definitely shines through on the Top Floor. For me, the corn was pretty overwhelming
When are you going to do the blind tasting/ranking with all 5????
Full Proof is the best
Thank you for doing a bourbon that most can afford. Now to find it .🙃
Our pleasure!
So here in CA i have never seen benchmark. But i can get BT anywhere! And i can get it on sale for $19.99
Bonded was so bad, I can't do any of the other Benchmark bottles. So much corn meal.
Mega blind - Early Times BIB. Of 86. OF 100. The entire benchmark lineup. V Old Barton 100. EW Bib. EW black. Old grandad 114. WT 101. Four roses. All under $25 in AZ. 14 bourbons. Dooooo it.
Wait til you have the full proof. It rocks.
Can't wait to see the Benchmark blind!!!!
Bonded here all day
Dan is right. Benchmark is the shit
You should add buffalo trace into the benchmark blind.
7:47 - HAHA! I am ready for the Benchmark Blind!
Me too for Dan to put top floor last
@@BourbonJunkies 😂😂 I want to try it now, it sounds good. lol
I am assuming these were bought out of state. Mi does not sell these anywhere. Been wanting to try them since they came out.
Yea we got them in Kentucky
BLIND THE LINE!!!
"Dead first instead of dead last"? Dangummit, now I need to go outside my ABC state to find one of these bottles to try it!
Single Barrel definitely taking the blind
Sean loves eagle rare he needs to do those two side by side. I'm convinced it's a young eagle rare
I never say this, but... Dan is right.
We had these all in Indiana a year before everyone else and I consistently heard this was the worst of the new 5. Seems the common consensus is that full proof and bonded are the only two worth buying.
Top floor is easily my least favorite from the lineup (not including the standard no. 7).
Ranking:
Bonded
Full Proof
Single Barrel
Top Floor
No. 7
Throw in the OF Blue label when you do the Benchmark blind..?
100% have to so Dan can be so very wrong
Like me some Full Proof also
Sean.. buffalo trace is water..at least bench mark has more actual flavor..imp..just sayin
The ad has a sneak peek of the new castle office???
that would be our office
Got around to burning all that cardboard and stuff stacked in and around the fire pit I see lol got some great b roll out of it 👍🏻
I wonder if Dan liked it
Make sure to put Buffalo Trace in that full blind so we can see where it falls on the spectrum.
don't see any benchmark in Illinois, except 8
I’m with Sean on this one. 86 proof more youthful version of Buffalo Trace?? I’ll Pass. But I totally understand those who can’t get Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare in their markets would flock to this brand, so no judgement if you like this for that reason.
Sits on the shelf here in Indiana $14…all day long
Benchmark full proof is one of like 2 buffalo trace products that have impressed me.
Normally When Someone Says "I'm Going To Blind You" There is Trouble...
Hmmm... we actually did not like this one. We like the other ones, but this was our least favorite.
I'll go with Dan tonight.... Im searching for ALL of those to put my pallette up against ya 👊
From the side Daniels got that Bobs Burgers chin
Roll that beautiful B footage!
Dan busted the old cap because how JACKED HE IS! And Sean doesn’t know what young is…. Isn’t he like a 800 year old vampire???
Can't wait for the blind of the line... I was shocked they are very drinkable for the youth and money.