Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Style Rye @ 00:07:19
90 proof
NAS
Rye
Jim Beam
$22
At least 51% rye with high corn content and minimal malted barley (inferred)
Nose
Ethanol burn is prominent with grainy, corn-forward notes. Banana taffy, sweet tea, and subtle spice with a big grain profile. Lacks barrel char and smokiness on initial nosing.
Palate
Dry and spicy with black pepper heat on the forward part of the tongue. Oak is prevalent. Pecan and pecan shell bitterness with charcoal and smoky flavors. Tobacco and sweet cigar notes. Medium finish that is longer than expected for the price point.
Finish
Soft and medium length with lingering black pepper. Chewing tobacco character. Drying with pecan shell bitterness. Not heavily spiced on the back palate.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A dry, grain-forward rye whiskey better suited for cocktails than neat sipping, with solid value and surprising finish length for $22.
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