Following up with another Limestone Branch Distiller sample, this one 7166848 @109 proof, well if Limestone Branch was founded by Beam descendants this does indeed bring a lot of Beam substance. You can imagine a bit of peanut brittle with the caramelized sugars and nibs, hints of fruit, a bit of sweet cinnamon spices, in fact if I had to guess in a blind tasting I would say this is Beam SiB or maybe even Signature craft, either way the heritage factor is in play. Not a load of big, strong sugar spectrum and only moderate in complexity but definitely classic whiskey notes. The nose doesn't offer much else aside from the nice ethel burn, the front loads with the noted sugars being prevalent and the finish is warm, almost hot but surprisingly pure. No hints of immaturity, it's a clean warm burn on the finish. Just not much variation which is also something of a Beam tradition, what it does offer is honest straight bourbon appeal. While I'm seeing the standard 92 proof Yellowstone everywhere, this bottle seems to be a bit of a unicorn, harder to find but easily the better of them, for comparison I also have some of the 101 Limited 9 year that's been going out for awhile, the 101 is far tamer in the heat dept, and a good bit smoother in feel. Both of these leave some thick, oily trails on the glass and have a great mature feel to them. I'd probably opt for the 101 in most cases and circumstances but the higher proof 109 has that certain "straight bourbon" character that you recognize on taste and some may appreciate that "honest punch of booze" feel more than others. Worth a go if this is your thing. Cheers!