Jim Beam Distillers Series 7 Years Old

[ThomasW]

Just got home from one of the state controlled liquor stores here in Norway, and they got three new bourbons available.:grin: :grin: :grin:

Buffalo Trace (yes finally, can't wait to try it), Blanton's Single Barrel Green label (80 proof version) and Jim Beam Distillers Series 7 years old.

I have never heard of this version of JB, has anyone tasted it ?

It's more expensive than JB Black (a bourbon I drink often) and it's 90 proof.

[ThomasW]

Sorry didn't know there already was a thread about this.:blush:

http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.ph?t=8918referrerid=4212

[ThomasW]

Sorry didn't know there already was a thread about this.:blush:

[Potbanger]

I still don't believe that nobody is talking about this release from Jim Beam. It's cheaper than Jim Beam Black over here ($20 compared to ~$24) and is in a whole other league. I'm about to open my second bottle and have a third one waiting! I'm interested to know what you think.

[ThomasW]

I totally agree Brad, it's better than JB black.

This is a must try to everyone who likes JB black, a bourbon I have as my daily pour.

[ILLfarmboy]

I saw this when I was last down in Peoria at Friar Tuck's. Perhaps when I'm down there again I'll pick up a bottle.

[Gillman]

Would this not be similar to the white label 7 year old Beam available regionally, if not, how so (apart from proof)?

Gary

[birdman1099]

Would this not be similar to the white label 7 year old Beam available regionally, if not, how so (apart from proof)?

Gary

From John Hansells Blog......

"The dark amber liquid inside each bottle is a new recipe, specially-crafted and aged seven years to 90 proof, and the result is a warm, lingering, mellow finish perfect for easy sipping."

[Gillman]

A new recipe - I am not sure about special craft - suggests a mashbill different from what is used for the Beam-branded bourbons to date.

Gary

[kpendle]

I have this and tried it recently. Based off memory my memory of the Black Label 8yo 86 proof bottle it was very similar. Unfortunately I do not currently have a black label to compare with.

It is a 7yo 90 proof. I paid $19.99. I do not regret the purchase but would not buy it again. I will share it with my buddies in the East Bay Study Group sometime in the future that way we can all try it without everyone having to buy it.

Ken

[ThomasW]

Jacob Beam chopper!?

http://www.hotbikeweb.com/features/0707_hbkp_2006_jim_beam_chopper/index.html

[Rughi]

I have this and tried it recently. Based off memory my memory of the Black Label 8yo 86 proof bottle it was very similar. Unfortunately I do not currently have a black label to compare with.

It is a 7yo 90 proof. I paid $19.99. I do not regret the purchase but would not buy it again. I will share it with my buddies in the East Bay Study Group sometime in the future that way we can all try it without everyone having to buy it.

Ken

Ohh, Ken

We've got to bust open that '70s Beam White Lear brought and the '70s Beam's Black from Doug to compare with this one. Come to think of it, we might as well invite a couple of '60s and '70s decanters to the party while we're at it. Let's see what makes this one worthy of being called the "Distillers Series."

Only problem is - how are we going to convince anyone to buy a current Beam Black?

Roger

[ThomasW]

What are the proof of the Beam White and the Beam Black from the '70s?

Sounds like an interesting tasting event!

[Rughi]

What are the proof of the Beam White and the Beam Black from the '70s?

Actually, the Beam White appears to be '83.

This was from the era when Beam counted in months, not years.

'83 White Label - 80 proof, 52 months

'77 Beam's Black Label - 90 proof, 101 months

'70 Beam 155 - 86 proof, 155 months

'63 Beam 175 - 86 proof, 175 months

If this Beam's Black is as good as the sister bottle I tasted, it is a gem against which all other Jim Beam products should aspire.

Roger

[cowdery]

I have some questions in to Beam about the "new recipe" claim and I'll let you know what I learn.

A white label 7-year-old at 80 proof is now a standard part of the Jim Beam line. The limited edition is 7-years-old and 90 proof. Standard black label is 8-years-old and 86 proof.

Remember, this is the company that also claims it hasn't changed a thing since 1795.

[Lost Pollito]

Agreed . Looking forward to what you learn about the "new" recipe.

[Rughi]

(Set mind to image of four scruffy ex-mods peeing on what looks suspiciously like a concrete version of the Obelisk in the movie "2001" - synthesizer and drums pound in background)

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss!

Meet the new mash

Same as the old mash

(Rock On...)

[cowdery]

I have confirmed from official sources that the only difference between this product and the standard 7-year-old product is the bottling proof.

Personally, I would not call that a "new recipe," but I can accept that it is within the broadest definition of the term "recipe."

[Gillman]

Personally, I would not call that a "new recipe," but I can accept that it is within the broadest definition of the term "recipe."

[smokinjoe]

I picked up a bottle of this a couple of days ago, and put it to a pretty healthy test last night. The extra 10 proof does wonders for this whiskey over the standard 7 yr. I really enjoyed it. Lots of Hershey's cocoa powder at mid palate. I have been a fan of Beam Black for some time, but if I had to choose, I believe I'd favor this 90 proof 7 yr. over it.

[camduncan]

I have confirmed from official sources that the only difference between this product and the standard 7-year-old product is the bottling proof.

That's interesting Chuck. The bottles we are getting Downunder are the same proof as our standard JB White (74 proof)

I'd have to assume they're sending it here in stainless steel vats and bottling it at North Ryde like they do the White Label.

[cowdery]

That's interesting Chuck. The bottles we are getting Downunder are the same proof as our standard JB White (74 proof)

I'd have to assume they're sending it here in stainless steel vats and bottling it at North Ryde like they do the White Label.

Almost certainly that is the case. My information strictly applies to the U.S. release.

[jburlowski]

Had a chance to try some at a friend's last night. Very similar to the regular 7yo release. In a word: unimpressive.

[reg]

It's flying off the self in Alabama. Vestavia was down to 2 bottles. I'm on my fourth since Thanksgiving. This is going to a bunker project.

[smokinjoe]

I'm on my second, and am really diggin' it.