![]() When it comes to bourbons that have a “gimmick,” you can be forgiven for rolling your eyes or skipping to the next bottle. That fruit turns figgy as the end fades slowly, hitting on spicy tobacco warmth and a final touch of fresh mint. The taste dives into salted caramel notes with hints of Almond Joys covered in dark chocolate next to a savory fruit edge. There’s a clear crème brûlée vibe on the nose with touches of orange zest, cinnamon toast, and slightly singed marshmallow. The best of those barrels are married again and bottled at cask strength with no additional fussing. They marry those barrels and then re-barrel the whiskey, load them onto a ship, and sail those barrels around the world for almost a year. The blenders pull in six to eight-year-old whiskeys sourced from four Kentucky distilleries. Jefferson’s Ocean is an experiment in finishing that’s pretty unique. Jefferson’s Ocean Aged At Sea Cask Strength Castle Brands This is a real-deal sipper for around 20 bucks in a world where $20 bourbons are rarely good for more than mixing (yes, even Old Grand-Dad). The difference between this and, say, standard Beam is that it’s both better tasting and more refined. When it comes to Jim Beam, you can’t really go wrong with any pick if you’re looking for value. The end is short and sweet (like most Beam) with a distant wisp of orange oils next to a slight minerality. The sip takes on a caramel corn sweetness vibe as the vanilla carries you towards sweeter woods and cherry fruits. There’s a sense of cornmeal next to sawdust, oily vanilla, and a hint of fresh honey sweetness that entices the senses. The juice is an unfiltered and higher ABV version of classic Beam, giving you more of the brand’s depth in each sip of whiskey. Last year, Jim Beam released their “distillery-only” Old Tub expression on the national market.
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