The Black edition from Jim Beam is a marriage of whiskeys aged for 8 years before bottling at 43%, slightly higher than the standard bourbon proof, proffering greater complexity.
Sadly now discontinued, why not try the newer Jim Beam Double Oak?
The nose is quite complex and well-balanced. There are notes of crème anglaise and butterscotch, mixed dried peels and nuts, a hint of aniseed and lovely cereal sweetness. The palate is full and thick with fruit. There are notes of vanilla fudge and honey, cereal sweetness, plenty of rye with a hint of cooked fruit. The finish is of good length with a touch of toasty oak spice.
“Jim beam black is the next step from the white. The light vanilla of the white has deepened and the flavour is now darker and more robust. The nose is hardwood, leather and aniseed. The taste is akin to brown sugar, spice and the afformentioned vanilla. The finish is spice and wood with a sharp bite of liquorice. Its a fantastic bourbon and is superb for sipping or mixing. Personally I think the white or green label is better mixed as its lighter , the black is great neat or on the rocks. Its also superb with crushed ice and mint if your looking for a more refreshing drink. ”
Master of Malt Customer
just recently tried Jim Beam Black Label and it is now my go to bourbon. Great price point and flavor profile is outstanding!!!
More importantly, who on earth has had vanilla fudge and who actually cooks fruit? Also mixed dried peels? Really? Your flavor description doesn't need to be 6 lines to seem sophisticated. Just be honest.
So, far, the best Bourbon I have had. Tasting it after getting disappointed with the Dalmore 12. I dare say it's more drinkable than the Dalmore.
Tried them all and I always go back to black .Not fruity or too high proofed .Dry and smooth.
At its price point, nothing can touch it for drinkability. And no, it's not in the same price range as Elijah Craig. If you're familiar with regular Beam, Black has less sugar tones and a nice charred finish. Neat drinkers can easily skip the rocks. My scotch drinking has fallen off, and Black is the reason.
