Zachary-Robbins
Jim Beam Bonded Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
June 9, 2020 (edited June 28, 2020)
I haven't been a fan of this since the day I opened it last September. There was an astringent, chemical quality that was unpleasant from the get-go. I know people love this, and I'm also a huge fan of most Jim Beam products so it's possible I didn't get a great bottle. Still, it tastes like a young, cheap craft whiskey with all sharp edges.
Even after 9 months I get strong hints of oak spice and ethanol with a little dusty corn and caramel. No fruit or vanilla. The tannic oak quality jumps out on the tongue and builds on the finish. It's just unpleasant as it lingers on the tongue. At the moment I see few redeeming qualities about this bourbon except to dilute it with Coke. But if I wanted a good cheap BiB I could buy Evan Williams for $10 less. For me this is a hard pass in the future, I'll take Black Label over this in a heartbeat.
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@WhiskeyLonghorn Wasn't a huge fan of Double Oak and haven't tried Devil's Cut. I like the Black or Single Barrel, and with ice I think the higher proof Single Barrel is the way to go.
@Zachary-Robbins of all that Beam products that actually say Jim Beam on the label, what would you recommend? Just looking for a bourbon to put on ice and mindlessly sip in the hot Texas summer.
@WhiskeyLonghorn Anything else you need me to try?
@Zachary-Robbins thanks for taking one for the team!
@WhiskeyLonghorn Whew, glad I could save you!
@BDanner It's like all of the qualities of cheap bourbon are heavily accented in this one.
I literally had this in my hand at the store as I saw you post this review. Back on the shelf it went. Thanks for the warning!
I'm with you on this one. I found it "palatable" on the rocks, but that chemically note you mentioned added to the Peanut Funk just doesn't do it for me. I'll take the Black, Double Oak, or even Devil's Cut over this one if I'm shelling out mid $20's for anything with Beam on the label.