So, I grabbed a bottle of this about a week ago based on some above average reviews from people who’s reviews I trust. Basically, I was looking for a reason to replace my standard mixer which is Jim Beam White Label. This used to be called Double Aged and came in at 8 years old. Well, I guess that was too long for the cash grabbers at Beam Suntory so they dropped the Double aged moniker and probably shortened the aging by 2-3 years and renamed it “Extra Aged”. To quote Jurassic Park: “Clever, girl.” As it is, the nose is typical Beam with candied corn, sweet toffee and faint vanilla. The palate follows suit but adds a bit of oak spices while remaining slightly smoother than regular Beam. The finish is a bit more warm than the regular white label and is medium in length- it’s still a bit too sweet. I just wish the extra ABV and aging lead to something more noticeable on the palate. It’s still relatively cheap (I paid $23 here on the shelves in Virginia- and while I think it mixes equally with the standard white label, I think if I’m going to switch up the ingredients in my B&C’s I’d do better by going with the Beam Bonded. The 100 proof really adds a kick to my mixer for the exact same price. I don’t see myself switching brands here- I’ve been a Beam drinker since I was an infant (Mom said a little Beam on my pacifier always soothed the angry beast, lol). 3.5 stars. Happy mixing, my friends.