Company: Suntory
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Region: Frankfort, Kentucky
Aging: No Age Statement
ABV: 45% ABV
Proof: 90 Proof
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
Non-Chill Filtered: No
MSRP Price: $25
Jim Beam Rye – Pre-Prohibition Style Tasting Notes
Appearance: Amber
Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, rye spice, cinnamon, almond, nutmeg, light fruit
Palate: Brown sugar, toasted oak, rye spice, cinnamon spice, vanilla, light fruits, peanut, hints of clove, and candied cherries
Finish: Smooth and easy finish – drinks remarkably easy – leaves you with sweet caramel, toasted oak, and rye spice with lingering cinnamon and pepper notes on the tail end
Is Jim Beam Rye an Approachable Whiskey?
Jim Beam Rye is extremely approachable and very easy to drink.
Not only does it go down smoothly, but it also has a very nice flavor profile to it.
It’s not hot and spicy like many rye whiskeys.
Is Jim Beam Rye Complex?
Jim Beam Rye has a few layers of flavor and depth to it.
It starts with a base layer of sweet caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla flavors similar to a bourbon whiskey.
It also has the typical Jim Beam peanut flavor note.
In addition to those sweet flavors, it has a nice layer of spices and fruits layered on top.
The spices aren’t hot and spicy though, they’re more baking spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and subtle spice flavors that really complement the whiskey.
The finish is smooth and easy and leaves you with a very nice flavor that is a perfect balance of sweet and spice.
What are Jim Beam Rye’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Jim Beam Rye’s strongest attribute is how much flavor it packs into a bottle that is so cheap.
Is Jim Beam Rye a go-to whiskey?
Jim Beam Rye is absolutely a go-to whiskey.
Not only does it taste good and drink smoothly, but it is only $25 and always available on the shelf.
This bottle is perfect for mixing in cocktails or drinking neat.
Is Jim Beam Rye priced accurately to its quality?
Jim Beam Rye whiskey delivers on its price tag.
It is priced exactly where it should be and delivers above what you would expect from a $25 bottle.
Conclusion for Jim Beam Rye Pre-Prohibition Style
Whether you’re looking for a budget whiskey to sip on neat as your daily sipper or looking for a nicely balanced whiskey to mix up some cocktails, Jim Beam Rye is an excellent selection.
Most people overlook the standard Jim Beam bottle assuming it’s not high quality, but this bottle compares quite nicely to some of its more expensive competitors.
I’m a big fan of Jim Beam in general and it’s no surprise to me that they are now the #1 sold whiskey in the entire world.
A few other exceptional bottles from Jim Beam are the Jim Beam Black, Booker’s Bourbon, and Jim Beam Lineage.
I also visited and enjoyed a Jim Beam distillery Tour and Tasting for my Birthday Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip with my dad.
We had an amazing time and the Jim Beam Distillery was easily the best distillery experience of our entire trip.
If you’re looking for my top rye whiskeys overall, feel free to check out my New Riff Single Barrel Rye Review and my Peerless Rye Review.
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