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.
A regular single malt drinker, opened this bottle as a change after some steller reviews. Thoroughly disappointed with the devils cut. Tried it neat as well as with ice and all you can taste is burnt oak from start to finish. Could be used a mixer maybe, I wouldn't know. But wouldn't recommend it.Looks more like a marketing gimmick from the folks at JB.
This is bitter and falls apart with ice unlike white label that opens up and smooths itself out this just becomes like liquorice. If you know the process of refilled and distressing casks Beam use to create the 'slurry' they pad this stuff out with, you know what you are tasting: charcoal. Its nasty shit. A shame!
Tastes a little more oaked than standard white label. This is nothing special. Which is a shame as I feel the Jim Beam brand really needs a 'premium' offering taking the best of Beam's youth and spice and introducing a higher proof and more lasting finish and depth.
I had high expectations for this JB unfortunately it didn't live up to them. Harsh and too scotch like for my tastes.
I love all different kinds of bourbon and was looking forward to trying this. what a waste of money! they tried too hard and ruined a good thing.
