Basil Hayden Toasted Barrel Bourbon
$57.59
Toast is one of the newer additions to Jim Beam's Basil Hayden Range. The Bourbon is made with a mash bill that includes brown rice and the resulting whisky is finished in toasted barrels. Bottled at 40%.
Basil Hayden Bourbon
$51.99
Basil Hayden Bourbon is made by Jim Beam Distillery. It is created using the high-rye Old Grand Dad mash bill, which purportedly contains about 27% Rye in the mash. Bottled at 40%.
When Basil Hayden Sr. began distilling his smooth bourbon in 1796, the state of Kentucky was only 4 years old and George Washington was president of the United States! Hayden was born and raised in Maryland, where he learned to make whiskey from rye. When he came to Kentucky, Hayden began making whiskey from a base of corn, but added a higher percentage of rye than other distillers, resulting in a smooth, mild bourbon that was distinctly his own.
Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon
$35.09
This is a Bonded Bourbon from Old Grand-Dad/Jim Beam Distillery in Kentucky. It uses the Old Grandad recipe, which is a high-rye mash bill, purportedly amounting to about 27% Rye in the mash.
The term "Bonded" or "Bottled in Bond" means that this whiskey had to adhere to the following standards as originally written into law by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897:
- All whiskey in the bottle must be produced by one distillery and by one distiller over the course of one distillation season.
- The whiskey must be at least four years old.
- It must be bottled at 100 proof / 50% ABV
- The whiskey must be aged in bonded warehouses under United States federal supervision.
- The label on the bottle has to state which distillery it comes from and also where it was bottled.
Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon
$42.29
Old Tub is a Bonded Bourbon made by Jim Beam Distillery of Clermont, Kentucky. The name Old Tub actually comes from the pre-prohibition name of Jim Beam Distillery itself. No mention is made as to which mash bill is used for this, but given the history of the name, it is likely the regular Jim Beam Bourbon mash bill of 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Barley. What sets it apart is the 50% ABV and that it is said to be Unfiltered, "for more robust flavor".
This is apparently a limited release from Jim Beam - but maybe they have enough stock to change their mind on that? Only time will tell...
The term "Bonded" or "Bottled in Bond" means that this whiskey had to adhere to the following standards as originally written into law by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897:
- All whiskey in the bottle must be produced by one distillery and by one distiller over the course of one distillation season.
- The whiskey must be at least four years old.
- It must be bottled at 100 proof / 50% ABV
- The whiskey must be aged in bonded warehouses under United States federal supervision.
- The label on the bottle has to state which distillery it comes from and also where it was bottled.
Little Book Chapter VI
$188.99
Chapter VI of the venerable Little Book series. A project helmed by Freddie Noe - Little Book himself. Freddie calls this edition "To The Finish".
Little Book Chapter VI is a blend of the following whiskies, bottled at 58.7%
- 28% is Four-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished with cherrywood staves
- 25% is Four-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in applewood smoked barrels
- 12.5% is Four-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in hickory smoked barrels
- 8% is Four-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished with Maplewood staves
- 26.5% is Four-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon
From The Producer
"Little Book® Chapter 6, “To The Finish,” is the sixth chapter in the Little Book Whiskey series. “To The Finish” offers a chance for any curious whiskey drinker to expand their palate - both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers alike. The name of this year’s chapter offers fans of American whiskey an opportunity to experience liquid that I personally had a hand in creating and showcases the innovation of Little Book chapters over the last six years.
Little Book Chapter 6 is a blend of five different liquid streams using different wood staves and barrel techniques that impart a unique liquid profile due to the secondary aging. This chapter continues to push the boundaries of blending and challenges what some might assume of lower aged whiskies. The way these liquid streams complement each other makes this liquid extremely approachable, even for those who haven’t given cask strength whiskey a try.
The inspiration for Chapter 6 came from combining two of my passions – cooking and whiskey. The way they complement each other and come together is what sparked my curiosity for “To The Finish”. Using the smoke and flavor of hardwoods, I am able to bring together timeless tools from the culinary trade into pioneering my work with American Whiskey. The result is a taste that’s bigger than its individual parts. A flavor made from generations of curing, grilling and distilling.
For the Noe family, the kitchen has always been a home away from the distillery and a way to share family traditions between generations. My granddaddy spent hours in the smokehouse practicing his craft and curing meats. My dad’s passion was reinvigorated once I was old enough to tag along. Dad enjoyed teaching me about this family tradition and working to perfect granddaddy’s sausage recipe – he always thought it needed a bit more sage. My personal passion is around family and cooking, looking into the details of what works and what doesn’t. These traditions around family meals, shared traditions, and my pursuits at the grill inspire my own work in the rackhouse and they’ve been poured into Little Book Chapter 6."
Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller, Fred B. Noe Distillery
Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask
$88.19
While not as robust and high alcohol as the Old Grand Dad Bottled in Bond, Basil Hayden is also distilled by Jim Beam and uses the same 63% Corn, 27% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley high-rye mashbill as OGD. The Red Wine Cask Finish is a limited release partially finished in California Red Wine Casks.
40%
Legent Bourbon Yamazaki Edition
$332.99
This Limited Edition Bourbon from Jim Beam/Beam Suntory continues the collaboration between one of the great whiskey makers of Kentucky and one of the best whisky blenders of Japan. Fred Noe of Jim Beam once again makes the whiskey for in this marriage of styles with 8-year-old Kentucky Bourbon being the base of the creation, with Shinji Fukuyo then taking over and finishing the Bourbon. Why is the fabled Yamazaki name on the label? Because a portion of this Bourbon was finished in casks that previously held Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky.
Bottled at 57% ABV.
From The Producer
"Yamazaki, the birthplace of Japanese Whisky, was identified by Suntory as an ideal environment for maturation due to its distinct seasons and warm, humid climate. It is also where Suntory developed its signature concept of Tsukuriwake or “diversity of making,” which involves creating and harmonizing many different types of whiskies to create a subtle, refined and complex profile. This concept is applied while creating Suntory Japanese Whiskies as well as Legent Bourbon.
For this Legent release, Fukuyo matured the limited-edition bourbon in carefully chosen French Oak wine casks and Spanish Oak sherry casks to impart rich notes and a vivid spiced finish. The additional reserve is then selected for finishing in the exceptional and rare, former Yamazaki Spanish Oak Casks to introduce a full-bodied, malty depth and infuse nuanced layers of complexity. Finally, the three uniquely finished selections are blended with more eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, resulting in an ultra-premium, harmonious balance of oaky warmth, smooth brightness, and a distinctly long finish with hints of spice."
Knob Creek Small Batch
$46.99
The 9-Year-Old age statement is back on the bottle! Produced by Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky - the Small Batch version of Knob Creek is at least 9 years old and is bottled at 50% ABV, Knob Creek purportedly uses Jim Beam's 'Low Rye" mash bill of about 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% Barley.
Bookers Bourbon
$110.99
Booker Noe is a bourbon whose namesake was master distiller for Jim Beam for 40 years. It is a 6 to 8 year old bourbon bottled straight from the cask at 60-63% and ranking among the best in the world. First created as a holiday gift for his special friends, Booker's whiskey was so well-received that he decided to make it available to bourbon lovers worldwide; much to the joy of spirit connoisseurs everywhere. Booker's Bourbon delivers a range of intense flavors from oak-tannin and smoky vanilla to lighter tones of mocha and coffee.