This is the result of taking 90 proof Jim Beam Bourbon and extracting spirit absorbed into the wood of the barrels itself and blending them together. The result is a punchy oak-fest of a Bourbon, surely the drink of the devil himself?
Immensely woody, fresh cut oak and a whole heap of vanilla and wood spice.
The American oak vanilla remains powerful with a rich woodiness joining it.
Yep still oaky, the finish is reasonably long with a pinch of spice scattered on top of that persistent vanilla flavour.
Well this is definitely a woody drink, and it is an interesting experiment in what can be achieved through wood extraction.
Bad thing is it used to be 75cl for £16 and now in supermarket it's £23 for 70cl definitely won't be buying anymore
Really enjoy this bourbon. Used to find it in the half gallon but now can only find in 750ml. Has it stopped being sold in the half gallon?
This expression from Jim beam is one of the recent experiments that works. They've taken a bourbon and aged it two years longer than the Jim beam white and cut it down with water used to extract more flavor from the barrel. The result is a heavier, more aged, higher proof version of Jim beam white. Very pleasing, it brings back some of the older style favors lost in today's quick to market bourbons.
An OK sipping bourbon but where it really comes alive is in an Old Fashioned. The heavy oak flavour works well with bitters and the extra strength offsets nicely with the additional sweetness in an old fashioned - this adds a lovely complexity to the classic cocktail without feeling like you are wasting a pricey bourbon on cocktails. For the price you can get it at (if you look around, it can be found for around half the price of a bottle of Woodford Reserve) its worth every penny.
Nasty ass swish. Left overs squeezed out of the aging barrel to make a quick buck, avoid at all costs.
