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Jim Beam Black Extra Aged
Distiller:
Beam
Bottler:
Beam
ABV:
43%
Age:
NAS
Price:
$ $ $ $ $
Aggregated Reviews
Raided Score: 82Publication: Breaking Bourbon Excerpt: People don’t go to McDonald's for a gourmet burger, they go for convenience, and an agreeable balance of quality and value. That encapsulates Extra Aged in a nutshell.Read Full Review Raided Score: 84Publication: Distiller Excerpt: Finish is long with strong lingering caramel, oak and warmth.Read Full Review Raided Score: 88Publication: Drinkhacker Excerpt: There’s nothing you won’t enjoy here, but it’s short of a standout, too.Read Full Review Raided Score: 85Publication: Whiskey Raiders Excerpt: Honestly not bad. Not great, but it’s good enough for an occasional sipper and cocktail duty.Read Full Review Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.
House Review
Intro:
Aged a bit longer than standard Jim Beam White Label, Jim Beam Black Extra Aged occupies the same shelf space as the Double Oaked expression.
Nose:
Caramel, honey, light funky peanut brittle. A little bit of youth here, but not a ton.
Taste:
Sweet vanilla bean, a light hint of caramel. Faint oak, but also a bit of grainy youth.
Finish:
Medium finish, pleasant oak and caramel. No major complexity, but plenty of character, from the extra time aging.
Overall:
Honestly not bad. Not great, but it’s good enough for an occasional sipper and cocktail duty.
Score:
4
By t8ke
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