Jim Beam Black Label Extra-Aged

I thoroughly enjoyed Jim Beam Single Barrel and thought I'd try one of their cheaper offerings in the $25 range. I purchased a 375 mL of this for $13.95 and I'm glad that's all I bought. This is a weak bourbon. It tastes like very watery Single Barrel even though the difference in proof from 95 to 86 may not seem that significant. Everything is muted here, I barely smell anything unless I swirl it up. I still get that peanut brittle flavor but again, more muted than Single Barrel. This is easy to sip don't get me wrong, but at $27 you can buy plenty of other easy-sipping bourbons at the same price or less. I would steer you towards Wild Turkey or Evan Williams any day of the week.