Benchmark Bourbon Vertical Tasting

September 16, 2025 / Eric Zandona

Sips Across the Sea - Episode #7

Join Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup as they do a vertical tasting of Benchmark Bourbon from the standard McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 to the Benchmark Full Proof and chat about how age and proof can have a dramatic affect on the flavor of whiskey.

Serve yourself a pour of bourbon or fix up a bourbon and wather and enjoy.

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 Kentucky Straight Bourbon 40% ABV
Benchmark Top Floor Kentucky Straight Bourbon 43% ABV
Benchmark Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon 45% ABV
Benchmark Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon 50% ABV
Benchmark Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon 62.5% ABV
Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon 40% ABV
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon 50% ABV
Benchmark Egg Nog Bourbon 15% ABV

Comment 0 Likes

tags / Benchmark, Bourbon, Sazerac, Buffalo Trace, Benchmark Bourbon, Whiskey

Rye January

January 31, 2025 / Eric Zandona

Sips Across the Sea - Episode #3

While Dry January is continuing to grow in popularity join David T. Smith @summerfruitcup, Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and the other 80% of drinking age adults who continue to enjoy tipple through the winter by celebrating Rye January. In this episode David and Eric share some of their favorite rye whiskeys, rye based cocktails and other ways to enjoy this under-appreciated spirit.