Jim Beam Repeal Batch

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

To celebrate 85 years since the repeal of prohibition, Jim Beam recently release the Jim Beam Prohibition batch! This Bourbon Whiskey is non chill filtered in the style of whiskey produced just after the end of Prohibition. I was able to get my hands on a bottle, and just might have to go get some more!

From the label:

At 86 Proof and Non-Chill Filtered Jim Beam Repeal Batch is inspired by the way we made it after Prohibition. That means, all nuances and flavor gained through interaction of the whiskey and the barrel remain for you to enjoy. 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Right up front, I got notes of sweet vanilla, followed by ethanol at the tail.

Taste: On the tongue, there is more vanilla,  with notes of spice/pepper

Finish: Smooth up front. Vanilla up front. Surprisingly, the ethanol notes on the nose do not carry to the finish. The finish gets a little harsh on the finish. Even mouth feel.

Overall, this is a solid bourbon and a nice departure from the standard Jim Beam. If this batch were to become part of the standard Jim Beam lineup, I could see making it a part of my standard collection!