Little Book 2018, the second edition. I missed the first and I’ll probably never get a hold of it. So this is my first go at this line. Canadian rye, Canadian whisky, and Kentucky Rye. Should be an interesting blend. Nose: Caramel, mint chocolate, vanilla, pistachio. Bready notes. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon. Big oak. A touch of maple sweetness. Rye is dominant. Some similarities with Willett 4, which I love. Good stuff here. Palate: Caramel, vanilla, cola, and cocoa. Plenty of punch: all the ginger, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, oak. Rye bread. Milk chocolate and fudge. Some cherry. A bit green and grassy, but not in a way that suggests youth. No shortage of heat, sweetness, and spice. Very enjoyable palate. Finish: Mammoth finish. A blast of oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Caramel and vanilla. Beast of a finish. Long as they come, and reminiscent of Booker’s. As a stand alone, this is a great dram. It’s different than anything I’ve had before. Features what I believe to be the oldest whisky I’ve had (40 Y.O. Canadian Rye)—and under $100. Solid from beginning to end, and boasts a titanic finish. Lower ABV than any Booker’s variant with a finish that can stand up to the best of any Booker’s batch. Great showcasing of blended whiskey, Canadian rye/whiskey, and American rye. This one crosses several categories, many of which are under-appreciated. Well done, Beam.