The 13 Year Old expression begins maturation in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks before roughly half the stock is finished in first-fill sherry casks and the remainder in first-fill bourbon casks

Gin & Tonic: The citrus-forward nose and peppery finish pair naturally with a quality Indian tonic

A classic Piedmontese pairing is tajarin al tartufo (hand-cut egg pasta with white truffle)

Both are produced in the Traverse City area of northern Michigan

The Strata addition rounds it out with a dank tropical edge that sets it apart within the rotating lineup

Benchmark Small Batch Bourbon 750ML absinthe The 13 Year Old expressionBenchmark Small Batch Bourbon 750ML is a 90 proof (45% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, bottled at 750ml. Built from a tighter selection of barrels than the standard Benchmark line, this small batch expression delivers a noticeable step up in depth and complexity running roughly a year older and five proof points higher than its entry level sibling. Quick Facts: ABV: 45% (90 Proof) Origin: Kentucky, USA Straight Bourbon