Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Region: Clermont, Kentucky
Aging: 4 Years
ABV: 50%
Proof: 100
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
Price: $20
Appearance: Honey
Bottled In Bond Act of 1897 Requires the following to be labeled as Bottled In Bond:
- Must be 100 Proof
- Must be aged at least 4 years
- Must be produced at a single distillery within a single distillery season
- Must be aged in a government-bonded warehouse
Old Tub Tasting Notes
Nose: Peanut, vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, light fruits, apple, baking spice
Palate: Creamy peanut butter, butterscotch, green apples, rye spice
Finish: Light finish with a bit of spice to it – leaves you with a butterscotch and peanut flavor and a lingering rye spice
Is Old Tub an Approachable Whiskey?
Old Tub is an extremely approachable whiskey. I thought for the $20 price point it would have a bit of heat on it being Bottled-in-Bond but it drinks quite smoothly.
It has a very distinct peanut note to it that I rather enjoy.
Is Old Tub Complex?
Old Tub isn’t particularly complex, but for only $20 it offers more than I expected.
I get very strong peanut notes and it reminds me of creamy peanut butter or peanut brittle. I like the flavors I get and while it does have a bit of spice on the finish that conflicts a bit with the rest of the flavor profile, it is still quite enjoyable.
What are Old Tub’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Old Tub’s strongest attribute is definitely its price point. At only $20, you get a bottle that is quite enjoyable and offers a unique combination of flavors.
Is Old Tub a go-to whiskey?
If you’re looking for whiskey on a budget, Old Tub could easily be a daily sipper. It’s cheap, it tastes good, and it goes down smoothly.
Is Old Tub priced accurately to its quality?
Old Tub delivers a little above its price tag I think. It’s one of the more enjoyable whiskeys I’ve had at the $20 range.
Conclusion for Old Tub
Old Tub was a pleasant surprise. It’s not going to blow your socks off, but for the price, it is a great value. It has a unique flavor profile that I enjoy and I really liked the creamy peanut notes.
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