Jim Beam Red Stag - Black Cherry

There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding here. It's labelled as a cherry liqueur infused with bourbon, NOT bourbon infused with cherry. For a liqueur it's quite potent and bourbon-y, but it's still a cherry liqueur for all that.

If you're expecting a whiskey with a hint of cherry, you'll conceivably find it too sweet and syrupy. If you mix it with Coke, the bourbon is overpowered by the sweet cherry and sweet Coke, and you basically get a Cherry Coke alcopop. And that might be your thing. If you expect a "bourbon and Cherry Coke" effect though, you'll probably need to dial back the Red Stag and stir some actual bourbon in there too.

If you want a cherry liqueur with a bit of bourbon warmth to complement it, then although you might find it a touch more bourbon-heavy than expected, it's not too wide of the mark.

Probably a good cocktail ingredient; might make a decent sour...

6th June 2019

Liquid Gold, an oral organ

1st February 2018

Literally the best thing ever

13th January 2018

Very smooth-too smooth! Wasn't sure but- with a big splash of v cold soda - gorgeous. Girly perhaps but yummy.

11th October 2017

I've tried the others and Red Stag is by far the best for me, it's not quite so sweet and has more of a bite, I would recommend straight or with ice, it's too good to mix.

24th November 2016

Awesome!

7th October 2016

A favourite of ours in the UK, unfortunately not as popular in NSW Australia having immigrated in Sept 2015 I bought the last 6 bottles in the whole of the central coast. The only solution to replenishing my supply was to buy a spirit making kit of my own, but no matter how I try I can never replicate that great taste of a true RED STAG - BLACK CHERRY.

7th March 2016

Liked the idea, not the result. The black Cherry seems to me as a bit of an afterthought. It's a long way from being offensive but I feel they missed the mark by a margin with this one. If I want cherry in my bourbon I mix it with Cherry Coke.

12th August 2015

If you're wanting to try flavoured whisky for the 1st time, or wanting a cheap flavoured whisky, I don't think you'll go wrong. Especially with it being so cheap. Strong glacier cherry flavour. Like it for what it is

18th May 2015

Yes it's a bit gimmicky, and the Jim Beam name may indicate mass market popularity, lower quality and not too much sophistication, but if taken for what this, it's rather pleasant. There's a slight artificiality to the cherry taste and hardly any bite from the bourbon, and more like a liqueur, but perfectly pleasant.

9th February 2015

I was surprised by the smooth taste of this whisky. A very nice smell too (Candy like smell) However this drink is sweet (syrupy taste) not to be compared with scotch whisky.The cherry flavor is dominant with a hint of licorice and caramel. If you like sweet alcoholic mixes than you will like this whisky but if you're looking for an enriching new whisky experience with complex flavors... you will be disappointed.

8th January 2015

It has a sophisticated kind of sweetness, not subtle but not syrupy and sickly either, in the same way "honey-infused" whiskeys are. The aniseed-y finish provides a slightly bitter aftertaste, balancing it all nicely. At 40% this is a full-on whiskey so should not be taken lightly.

16th December 2014

This liquer, masquerading as a whiskey, is effectively a mixed drink even when you drink it straight. Though I'm sure they're telling the truth when they say the infusion uses natural flavours, it does not taste natural at all. Sickly sweet, maybe suitable for shots on a hen night or as a novelty, but not to be taken seriously.

24th July 2013