The Black edition from Jim Beam is a marriage of whiskeys aged for 8 years before bottling at 43%, slightly higher than the standard bourbon proof, proffering greater complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose is quite complex and well-balanced. There are notes of crème anglaise and butterscotch, mixed dried peels and nuts, a hint of aniseed and lovely cereal sweetness
Palate is full and thick with fruit. There are notes of vanilla fudge and honey, cereal sweetness, plenty of rye with a hint of cooked fruit.
Finish The finish is of good length with a touch of toasty oak spice.
Awards:
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Gold Outstanding: Worldwide Whiskey - Bourbon - 2013. International Wine & Spirit Competition
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Silver: Straight Bourbon 10 years old and under - 2019. International Spirits Challenge