Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Little below average

I did not like

Golden straw in color, with a hint of copper. Runs off the glass in sheets, leaving a few legs to run behind. The nose is exactly what I've come to expect from almost everything Beam: peanut brittle is the first thing to come to mind, followed by toffee, rye, lemon peel, and a hint of vanilla. The well-balanced front is reminiscent entirely of peanut. There's roasted peanut shell, peanut brittle, and dry roasted peanuts. It's soft on the palate, with plenty more warmth than the proof would imply. There's almost salty character as it drifts off into the finish. I get dry wheat toast, burnt sugar and lots of oak. Overall, it's light in color, in mouthfeel and in the deep barrel char/sweet notes that I've come to prefer... So although it's not my favorite, it is pretty darn good for having picked it up 20% off at $31.99, and is a fine summer bourbon. I'd imagine it'll make a great long drink, or an OF on the rocks.