Jim Beam
We did a slew of Old Grand Dad reviews in June and then took a little Highland Park break in July. This was mostly because I had some HP stuff I couldn’t wait to get into. Well, now that August is here we’re going to finish going through Jim Beam’s bourbon family with these guys: [...]
I recall a few years ago how surprised I was to find out that Jim Beam only makes two bourbons. Yes they sell quite a few bottlings but unlike Buffalo Trace and Four Roses they only use two recipes for there regular line of products. Like many distillers they have been experimenting in recent years [...]
Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 43% ABV/86 Proof $10 to $15 Widely Available This is interesting because it’s the first time we’ve actually been asked by one of our registered user to review a whiskey. “cwilson” in Atlanta wanted our thoughts on Evan Williams. I know Matt doesn’t have a bottle of this handy [...]
For part #2 in our Gateway Series, we’re looking at the next tier in the Jim Beam family. Jim Beam Black 8yo Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 43% ABV/86 Proof Available just about everywhere What the distillery says: Elegant. Smooth. Refined. That’s what eight years of aging will do to a bourbon. Until it’s sweet like [...]
In honor of the Kentucky Derby, we have decided to kick off our “Gateway Series” with Jim Beam “White Label.” The gateway series is an attempt at preparing the neophyte for a trip to the average (or below average) bar. We will be reviewing the most common “well” whisk(e)ys and other easy to find drams. [...]
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