Name: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Distiller's Share No. 8 — American Single Malt Finished in Sweet Peat Barrels (5 Year, 109 Proof, 375ml) Review
Item: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Distiller's Share No. 8 — American Single Malt Finished in Sweet Peat Barrels (5 Year, 109 Proof, 375ml)
Rating: 3.3
Author: The Bourbon Road

James B. Beam Distilling Co. Distiller's Share No. 8 — American Single Malt Finished in Sweet Peat Barrels (5 Year, 109 Proof, 375ml)

109 proof 5 years Single Malt James B. Beam Distilling Company Clermont, KY $70

Nose

Bready and cereal-forward; light compared to full-size pours; peach cobbler character; hints of tea and honey; light smoke tease.

Palate

Tons of sweetness; cotton candy character; light smoke presence (not medicinal, a sweet smokey kiss); caramel with sea salt crystals; brightens on second sip; increasing smokiness with more sips; peach cobbler and butteriness.

Finish

Sweet smoke; light and approachable; sugar-forward finish.

Respectable

A sweet and approachable single malt with cotton candy and peach cobbler notes balanced by light peat smoke, designed for daily sipping.

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