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Little Book Chapter 1 'The Easy'
128.2 proof NAS Blended Straight Whiskey James B. Beam Distilling Company Clermont, KY $80 Blend of four whiskeys: 4-year-old bourbon, 13-year-old corn whiskey, 6-year-old 100% malt whiskey, 6-year-old high rye whiskey
Nose

Young oak character, caramel notes reminiscent of wrapped candies, corn sweetness, malted barley undertones, youthful charred oak rather than aged oak

Palate

Spicy sweetness with cinnamon and atomic fireball characteristics, spice-forward with rye influence, lacks caramel and vanilla notes typical of bourbon, drying mouthfeel, buttered cornbread notes on the back end, aggressive initial attack followed by quickly fading sweetness

Finish

Medium-length peppery rye finish, significant warming hug building in the chest, spice persists but flavor finish is medium rather than long, nutty undertones

Above average
A bold, spicy blended whiskey that challenges bourbon conventions with its youthful exuberance and unique grain-forward profile, delivering impressive complexity despite its unconventional approach.
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