Jim Beam Single Barrel Bourbon 108 Proof

Great bottle for the money if you like the typical Beam flavor profile. This tastes like a slightly richer version of Knob Creek, but not quite as rich as the KC SiB 120 proof. It's also very similar to Baker's 7, but less nutty. Solid bottle for $32!

Can see why others are comparing it to Knob Creek SB, but I think it tastes like a more potent version of Jim Beam. Missing some of the spice and finish of KCSB, and the mouthfeel isn’t as nice either. Good, but not great. Worth it at $25 (KY), but would suggest regular Knob Creek instead since it’s better and sells for $5 less in many places.

This is barrel number 000325279. The nose is pretty alcohol forward. Once I get underneath the alcohol I pick up raisin, peanut, maple syrup and a slight oaky bitterness akin to that you might get from dandelion greens, but not unpleasant. On the palette I get a good dose of the typical JB signature nutty flavor. Very Knob Creek-ish but with a more powerful Kentucky hug and a bit more oak. On the finish the Kentucky hug lasts awhile but most of the flavor fades except for the oak. Overall a decent bourbon. I like higher proof bourbons, so I’d put it a step above Knob Creek.

As a Jim Beam fan I didn’t like this expression on the first or second time tasting it. 3rd time that classic Beam flavor comes through. Nice oak and toffee with a spice punch. Dark fruit seems to be there in the back. Still not a smooth as I would prefer but much better now that it’s been open for a few weeks. Long spicy finish with the 108 proof dominating. Still not my top favorites from Beam but not kerosene either