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    Jim Beam Black Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 77
    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.

    review by coloradodram

    80
    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.

    review by golfer bill

    59
    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

    review by cory

    72
    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.

    review by butterstotch

    85
    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

    review by wilderthanyou2367

    79
    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,

    review by colin

    88
    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.