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Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Reviews
- Distillery
- Jim Beam
- Style
- Bourbon or Tennessee
- Release
- Unspecified
- Age
- Unspecified
- Alcohol
- 43% abv.
- Region
- United States, Kentucky
- Bottled For
- Distillery
Jim Beam bourbon has been aged to perfection in new, charred oak barrels and bottled at a full 86 proof producing a bourbon of truly distinctive character, one that is smoother and more flavorful than other premium whiskies.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Dark Tan
- Nose
- Smoke with a punch of citrus and pineapple, not to mention the oak.
- Body
- Oily, light weight, has good legs.
- Palate
- pepper, rock salt, citrus.
- Finish
- Strong and warm, long lingering taste in the mouth.
A good alternative to blended scotch and irish whiskeys. Has a goodcolor and a taste which lingers around in a strong, masculine way.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Colin L
- Color
- Leather
- Nose
- Alcohol; Caramel; Citrus rind; Lots of oak;
- Body
- Oily; Full; Light weight
- Palate
- Malt; Burnt sugar; Lots of pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon; Oak; With water: Cotton candy; Tropical fruit;
- Finish
- Hot; Fast coming and lingering; Strong and peppery; Slowly souring to a Cola flavoured end;
Very complex and multi faceted. Drink full strength and watered to enjoy the many personalities of this whiskey. A bargain.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Anonymous
- Color
- Pale gold.
- Nose
- Delicate, sweet, hint of rubbing alcohol.
- Body
- Medium to full-bodied.
- Palate
- Smooth corn syrup and oak.
- Finish
- Long and dry.
Decent bourbon for the price. Makes a great Manhattan.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Eye-lah Guy
- Color
- Medium dark amber
- Nose
- Wooden fruit barrels in autumn
- Body
- Oily and rich
- Palate
- The corn sweetness balances wonderfully with the other grains, and the heavenly oak
- Finish
- A long, enjoyable finish with subtle heat and sugar
A kicked-up version of the classic is a great bourbon at an excellent price
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by M.C.
- Color
- Cherry Wood
- Nose
- Sweet, almost caramel. Ashy.
- Body
- Oily and thick.
- Palate
- Sweet, and mildly spicy.
- Finish
- Not a long finish, if you blink, you miss it.
Better than the standard JB, but not my first choice for a bourbon.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by ColoradoDram
- Color
- Amber.
- Nose
- Corn, almost-cooked caramel.
- Body
- Thin on the tongue, gritty on the teeth. Water improves texture.
- Palate
- More corn and charcoal, oak.
- Finish
- A little rough at the outset, followed by a warm corn-syrupy finish lasting pretty long. Be patient and wait for the rye to come through, especially when you smack your tongue against your palate. A dash of water brings out fermented peppery-banana, reduces rough edges, and certainly balances it even more.
I originally rated this lower than it deserved, not having had enough experience elucidating rye. Having been around the bourbon block a bit more now, I realize in revisiting that it's really well balanced grain (especially the way the rye comes through at finish), fruit, and spices. My vote is still for a dash of water to improve all facets of the experience, but don't dare ice or mix this one or you will miss out on the subtleties.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Golfer Bill
- Color
- Dark amber
- Nose
- medicinal
- Body
- gritty medium body
- Palate
- rubbing alcohol with smoky nutty edges
- Finish
- hot bites.
This is suitable for mixing. Makes a fair Manhattan
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Cory
- Color
- Golden, Honey
- Nose
- Smoke, wood, earth,
- Body
- light, yet well rounded. full
- Palate
- Wood bitter. smoke again. full on the pallet yet not harsh.
- Finish
- Long finish in the middle of your tonque. smoke lingers. a little grain taste lingers.
good whiskey. a bargain.
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Butterstotch
- Color
- Light brown, almost golden
- Nose
- Floral notes with a hint of smoke
- Body
- feels fairly light in body
- Palate
- Heavy on the pepper. Reminds me of cedar. Smoke again
- Finish
- Clean finish. Only the smoke like flavors linger.
Decent. Its good straight and tastes excellent with cola
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Wilderthanyou2367
- Color
- Honey
- Nose
- heavy oak, cherry wood, and light vanilla
- Body
- slightly oily.
- Palate
- Big oak flavour, sugar in the raw, sea salt, cherry wood smoke, vanilla.
- Finish
- Moderate length finish, a little thin on the end, but it works.
I thought I was a scotch man for life until I had this, bourbon is my bag for sure. Scotch is still a tasty treat, but I friggin love this stuff,
Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review by Colin
- Color
- Leather
- Nose
- Alcohol; Caramel; Citrus rind; Lots of oak;
- Body
- Oily; Full; Light weight
- Palate
- Malt; Burnt sugar; Lots of pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon; Oak; With water: Cotton candy; Tropical fruit;
- Finish
- Hot; Fast coming and lingering; Strong and peppery; Slowly souring to a Cola flavoured end;
Very complex and multi faceted. Drink full strength and watered to enjoy the many personalities of this whiskey. A bargain.