{"product_id":"benchmark-rye-whiskey","title":"Benchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"text-00d5f7add3\" class=\"cmp-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 3.75rem;\" class=\"cmp-text\" id=\"text-df62dc56ff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 3.75rem;\" class=\"cmp-text\" id=\"text-3a8383e6fd\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight Rye | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | Aged 4 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey brings a rye expression to the Benchmark lineup, part of the Sazerac portfolio. Aged four years and bottled at 100 proof, it offers a combination of peppery spice, fruit, and barrel sweetness suited to sipping and mixing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApricot and caramel notes meet black pepper and cinnamon on the nose. The palate carries fruit alongside vanilla, caramel, and light oak, keeping sweetness and spice in balance. Its 100-proof strength gives it enough presence for stirred cocktails, while a neat pour lets the fruit and pepper character come through directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricot and caramel with black pepper and a touch of cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit, vanilla, and caramel balanced by peppery rye spice and light oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering fruit and spice with gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clearly identified on the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-proof strength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides structure for sipping over ice and mixing into cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky straight rye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rye expression within the Benchmark whiskey family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit and spice balance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apricot, caramel, and vanilla complement its peppery character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe neat to explore the fruit and rye spice, or pour over a large ice cube for gradual dilution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cocktails, try it in a Manhattan with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, or an Old Fashioned with a little sugar, bitters, and orange peel. Its peppery profile also works well with ginger ale or ginger beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is Benchmark Rye?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey carries a four-year age statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Benchmark Rye?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is bottled at 100 proof, equivalent to 50% alcohol by volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Benchmark Rye taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect peppery spice balanced by fruit, caramel, vanilla, and light oak. Tasting notes also identify apricot and a touch of cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Benchmark Rye good for cocktails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its 100-proof strength and balance of fruit and spice make it a useful option for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds. It can also be enjoyed neat or over ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Benchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Benchmark Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-text\" id=\"text-61fd855be5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51164322529505,"sku":"088004077624","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/BenchmarkKentuckyStraightRyeWhiskey750mL.webp?v=1793058744","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/benchmark-rye-whiskey","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}