Old Tub Bottled in Bond
100 proof
4 years
Bourbon
Jim Beam
$23
Nose
Baking spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and nuttiness with a light ethanol presence.
Palate
Watery entry that coats the tongue with corn sweetness, light honey, and a mild tea note. Mid-palate focused with limited richness.
Finish
Quick fade with minimal presence on the back end.
Overall Score
3 / 5
An appropriately priced bottled-in-bond that shines as a mixer but falls short as a straight sipper due to its watery mouthfeel and thin finish.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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