Jim Beam Devil's Cut

hard straight bourbon. good for cocktails

I enjoy Beam black and Distillers cut is ok too so thought id give this a go. Poured neat, nose is strong barrel wood with dusty spice, leather, cedar chips and mild vanilla. Better than average mouthfeel and nice warming heat. Palate kicks in with smooth cola and vanilla custard (like Beam Black) with plenty of barrel and char to balance it out. Expected oak fest so im pleasantly surprised. Finish is good with lingering spice, oak and cola. Overall its very similar to Black with a slight uptick in proof. Both are solid tasty bourbons that are well worth purchasing under $20. They have that Beam/Old Crow spice that I like and don't go too far with the oak maintaining balance. Id give the edge to Beam Black as its more rounded with better depth. This Devils Cut is a tad drier with more barrel and heat but is still solid.......77/100...... This and Black at least give a different profile though