Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Style Rye Whiskey
90 Proof
Rye Whiskey
Jim Beam
$22
Nose
Grainy with a decent amount of oak, ethanol burn on the nose. Banana taffy, corn sweetness, sweet tea notes, with some spice detected.
Palate
Dry and not sweet, with spice attacking the front of the tongue. Barrel char, smokiness, black pepper, pecan, pecan shell bitterness, tobacco, and charcoal flavors present.
Finish
A surprisingly long soft medium finish for the price point, with black pepper heat and substantial hug.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A dry, spiced rye well-suited for cocktails and pairing with spicy cuisines, offering solid value at 90 proof for $22 despite being better as a mixer than a sipping whiskey.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection