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    Home » Bottom Shelf Bourbon Stunner

    Bottom Shelf Bourbon Stunner

    Scott Holmes Posted: June 28, 2020 Last Modified: August 5, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links, we may receive a commission if you purchase a product after clicking on one our our links at no additional cost to you.

    If you like bourbon you should be no stranger to Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. If you're like me you're like me and a little suspect of anything 80 proof, this bottom shelf bourbon stunner should be the perfect combo.

    After hearing about Benchmark 8, the bottom shelf offering from Buffalo Trace, for a while I finally decided to try it, even if it is 80 proof. Surprised by how good it was on its own, I still felt it needed a little something. Then, on a whim I decided to mix one ounce of Benchmark 8 with one ounce of Evan Williams Bottled-in-bond. For bourbons that you can get a handle of each for $50 combined, wow. This blend is a real eye opener. Since I discovered it it has become my go to house bourbon.

    Fans of Buffalo Trace bourbons will enjoy the oily mouthfeel it brings. If you like your bourbons 90 proof or higher this is an excellent way to mix two awesome bargain bourbons from two of the best finest Kentucky distilleries. And who doesn't enjoy proofing down their 100 proof bourbon with an 80 proof bourbon!

    This blend will be a real conversation starter at your next BBQ. It is affordable enough you won’t get too mad when someone mixes it with Coke. The spice from this one goes great with our Spicy Smoked Chicken Wings! Let me know if the comments what you think, or any other favorite homemade blends you enjoy!

    Bottom Shelf Bourbon Stunner—Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Benchmark 8

    Bourbon Stunner

    Bottom Shelf Stunner

    Scott is a big bourbon fan and loves finding quality whiskeys that aren't over priced. This is one of his custom recipes that mixes a oily 80 proof bottom shelf Buffalo Trace offering with a classic undervalued Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond.
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Bourbon
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 196kcal

    Equipment

    • Glencairn

    Ingredients

    • 1½ Oz Benchmark 8 Bourbon
    • 1½ Oz Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond

    Instructions

    • Pour each into a glencairn and enjoy. Feel free to pour over the rocks etc. if that's your whiskey preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcal | Sodium: 1mg
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