Benchmark Bourbon Top Floor

Where the Heat Does the Work

The top floors of Buffalo Trace's rickhouses are the most extreme aging environment in the distillery — exposed to the full force of Kentucky's summer heat and winter cold, barrels on the upper floors experience dramatic temperature swings that accelerate the interaction between whiskey and wood, producing a bolder, more intensely flavored bourbon in less time. Benchmark Top Floor captures that heat-cycled character at a price that makes it one of the most remarkable values in American whiskey.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold and intense. Caramel and vanilla lead with a pronounced oak spice and the concentrated character of heat-cycled aging.
• Palate: Full-bodied and complex. Caramel, vanilla, and oak interplay with a warming spice and a depth that speaks to the extreme top-floor aging environment.
• Finish: Long and warming. Oak and caramel linger with a bold, satisfying close.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Top Floor Aged
• ABV: 43% / Proof: 86
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Kentucky's most extreme aging environment, Buffalo Trace quality, exceptional value — the top floor delivers.