Jim Beam Original

I've had several Beam expressions, but I've never tried Jim Beam original... until tonight at my niece's wedding.... Good stuff. I'm finding that I don't need to spend a lot of money for decent bourbon that has all, if not most, of what I look for. This is sweet, nutty and smokey. I might just have to buy a bottle to have on hand.

Flat, bland, not much going on. Any flavor dissapates quickly

This is a very decent go-to whiskey, and an easy sipper. Buttery popcorn, slightly creamy vanilla, bananas, peanuts, earthiness/vegetal characteristics, fresh oak, faint cherry, and spiciness in the back. Thicker and more oily than expected, with a long finish and aftertaste of corn, bananas and oak, and subtle bittersweet undertones. Flavors are subdued up front, but not off-putting and extremely easy to sip, but has a spicy burn on the very end. This reminds me of movie theater popcorn with the yellow butter, except without the salt, and reminds me of mellow corn in terms of the creamy buttery texture and flavor.

Vanilla, charred oak, nutmeg, and honey on the nose. Very light mouthfeel for a bourbon, with noticeable heat relative to the low proof. Vanilla and honey return on the palate, giving way to lemon peel and wood smoke on the short-medium finish. 2.25/5.00 – Mediocre (neat)