Jim Beam Signature Craft Six Row Barley

Distillery: Jim Beam
Series: Harvest Bourbon Collection
Age: 11 years
ABV: 45.0%
Size: 375 ml

This bottle features aromas of oak and light spice with a taste of balanced grain and oak, leading to a light finish. It’s priced similarly to a pour of George T. Stagg, so I was eager to compare.

Nose: Grain-forward with a subtle sweetness, reminiscent of Heaven Hill rather than Jim Beam. Notes of grain, wood, sawdust, toasted bread, and honey-almond granola.

Palate: Sweet and syrupy upfront with vanilla, almonds, oak, and grain. Mid-palate has light vanilla and citrus, followed by a slight bitterness.

Finish: Short to medium, with oak, warmth, dry grain, sawdust, and maple syrup. Surprisingly complex for a 90-proof bourbon.