Jim Beam Bonded Bourbon

Peanuts, with light vanilla finish. A little heat from the proof.

Good especially for the price point. Sweet, notes of vanilla and caramel.

I expected so much more out of this. It’s kind of one dimensional. Higher proof makes it a bit more sturdy but that’s it. I don’t get any complexity or feel good vibes. It’s butterscotch corn and dry wood and a hint of French toast and then nothing. Kind of weirdly disappointing. I suppose it will have to be consumed via cocktails. That means I have to go buy bitters and stuff. At stores. I hate stores.

This has been the only Jim Beam labeled whiskey that I have been able to buy and enjoy multiple bottles of. Incredibly rich and flavorful, especially when compared to the White and Black labels, which I have found to be thin and harsh.

5/28/2021

Nose: vanilla, peanuts and brown sugar. Taste: sweet oak, vanilla, hint of nuttiness and a bit of mint. Finish: nice mouth feel that gives off a light burn (allspice) that transitions to peanuts on the back end that linger for a bit.

Sweet, spicy, slight vanilla, floral