Legent Bourbon

Tones of vanilla and nutmeg make this bourbon an easy drinker.

There is something about this bourbon I just can’t stand. I’ve tried it neat, a touched of water and on the rocks. I just don’t enjoy it. Weird smoky sweet taste.

Damn tasty for the price! Has your typical nose/flavor profile going on. A tad sweet, some cinnamon heat, vanilla.

The attempt to marry Bourbon and Japanese whiskey is admirable but I feel this is slightly more hype than actual substance. The flavor is somewhat lacking with traditional bourbon flavor and a hint of the wine and sherry cask finish. I get a lot of oak and nuts on the nose. Better value if priced under $30 USD.

I put off trying this for a while based on the reviews. But I was pleasantly surprised when I finally got my hands on a bottle. It has that classic Beam nuttiness, but the fruitiness from the finishing complements the flavor greatly. For $35, this is a great new product in the Jim Beam line. Much better than standard White Label, but lacks the oakiness I love from the Knob Creek Single Barrel for $15 more. I may not always keep this on my shelf, but it's an exciting change in what I've come to expect from the distillery. Recommended.

even knowing the tasting notes, the whiskey still needs to be a bit brighter for me, whether that means slightly sweeter or a bit more typical japanese whiskey notes. tasted better with food though. either way it just doesn't quite do it for me to make it a go to drink.