Jim Beam Devil's Cut

[callmeox]

A new bourbon item has popped up on the Ohio list for February. Jim Beam Devil's Cut is listed as a 90 proof NAS bottling priced in the 24.00-26.00 range for 750ml.

What is the scoop on this one?

[DeanSheen]

I thought it had something to do with bottling residual amounts of bourbon post dump after the barrel had settled. May have been some technique to force it from the wood more efficiently.

[callmeox]

I believe you are correct.

My initial search before starting this thread came up empty, but Google later found the reference in the KC single barrel thread.

[doubleblank]

One of the local whiskey reps was trying to describe it as being the opposite of the "angel's share". I replied "You lost me at Beam......."

Randy

[kickert]

One of the local whiskey reps was trying to describe it as being the opposite of the "angel's share". I replied "You lost me at Beam......."

Randy

So... that would just be whats left in the barrel... just like every other whiskey.

[barturtle]

So... that would just be whats left in the barrel... just like every other whiskey.

I would think the opposite of Angel's Share would be barrel proof.

[callmeox]

Apparently the name is a marketers take on Angel's Share.

We all know what shenanigans the marketing folks are capable of...

[Stu]

I thought it had something to do with bottling residual amounts of bourbon post dump after the barrel had settled. May have been some technique to force it from the wood more efficiently.

Fred Noe was in Little Rock a couple of days ago, I went yesterday to the store he visited and my understanding was what you said, Robert. Phil said that Fred said they roll the barrels after dumping them and that brings out a little more from the wood. Then they pour all of that together for the devils share. Had I been there I'd have asked if they have a special machine for rolling, do it by hand, or what?

[Virus_Of_Life]

Fred Noe was in Little Rock a couple of days ago, I went yesterday to the store he visited and my understanding was what you said, Robert. Phil said that Fred said they roll the barrels after dumping them and that brings out a little more from the wood. Then they pour all of that together for the devils share. Had I been there I'd have asked if they have a special machine for rolling, do it by hand, or what?

Yes, when attending the MM46 soiree Joshua and I got that same story from a rep there. Something about the way they dump barrels leaves a little bit in each and this is getting that last little bit and maybe a little rinse as well, I can't recall all the details.

[OscarV]

One of the local whiskey reps was trying to describe it as being the opposite of the "angel's share". I replied "You lost me at Beam......."

Randy

Good one Randy!