Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Region: Clermont, Kentucky
Aging: Minimum of 7 Years – My particular bottle was aged 8 years and 6 months
ABV: 53.5%
Proof: 107
Mash Bill: 77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Price: $65
Appearance: Dark Amber
Nose: Caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, cinnamon, nutty, dark fruits
Palate: Bold caramel and charred oak followed up by pepper and rye spice
Finish: Long finish that coats your entire mouth with an oily, buttery mouthfeel – leaves you with a warm “Kentucky Hug” and a lingering pepper spice on the finish
Is Baker’s 7 Year an Approachable Whiskey?
Baker’s 7 Year packs quite a punch. Since it is a single barrel non-chill filtered whiskey at 107 proof, you will feel a nice heat with each sip.
This is a whiskey for experienced whiskey drinkers, not a beginner.
Is Baker’s 7 Year Complex?
Baker’s 7 Year has quite a few layers of complexity.
It starts with a lovely nose of caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, dark fruits, and a bit of cinnamon, clove, and baking spices.
Then right away on the first sip you get hit with a big and bold expression of those same flavors – heavy caramel and rich charred oak.
But then it takes a nice turn and finished out with a pepper and rye spice finish that leaves you with a nice buttery mouthfeel that lasts for 30-60 seconds.
Is Baker’s 7 Year a go-to whiskey?
If you can afford the $65 price tag as your go-to whiskey, this could easily be a daily sipper. It packs so many nice flavors into each sip and the finish really leaves you wanting more.
Is Baker’s 7 Year priced accurately to its quality?
Baker’s 7 Year easily delivers on its price tag. It got all the quintessential bourbon flavors you could want along with a wonderful finish.
Conclusion for Baker’s 7 Year – Single Barrel
If you see this bottle on the shelf, definitely pick it up. It’s one of the best bourbons I’ve had and at the $65 price tag, it is a bottle I will always buy when I see it so I can have a backup on my shelf.
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