Jim Beam Double Oaked???

[BDanner]

Found this...

[jp_stargazer]

Forgot about Devil's Cut...

 

A little more searching shows the Rye will change as well (the 90 proof stays, 80 proof cream label is dead I guess).  The White and all the flavored whiskies will have the new taller bottle.

 

Jason

[TheOakMonster]

Interesting to see the different opinions.  My impression of Double Oak was quite negative:  To me, a very simple, unremarkable nose, along with a rather weak flavor profile and a general character that reminded me of small-barrel craft whiskey.

[T Comp]

14 minutes ago, TheOakMonster said:

Interesting to see the different opinions.  My impression of Double Oak was quite negative:  To me, a very simple, unremarkable nose, along with a rather weak flavor profile and a general character that reminded me of small-barrel craft whiskey.

 

I can't  go as far as small-barrel craft made but can with simple, unremarkable nose and weak flavor. After tasting several times I see no need to ever buy a bottle. 

[Gentleman Racer]

I was surprised by the wave of positive reviews on this and, being a Beam fan, was anxious to try a bottle.  Sad to say I don't care for it at all.  I find it weak, thin, and lacking distinct flavors.  I think it's dry, unbalanced, and astringent; qualities I'd lump in with it being too young.  I didn't care for the Beam Bonded in much the same way.  I agree that it's reminiscent of craft whiskey in that it's not ready for prime time.  

 

And yet I couldn't get enough of that Old Tub they sold in the gift shop, even though that's got to be a very similar mashbill and age.  Strange.  

[Hop]

Anyone who has the JBDO also have any Old Taylor 6 year around?  If so do a side by side comparison.  While the proof on the DO is slightly higher I'm betting the overall age is less - very comparable to my taste and the OT6 is less expensive by half depending on your local prices

[amg]

25 minutes ago, Hop said:

Anyone who has the JBDO also have any Old Taylor 6 year around?  If so do a side by side comparison.  While the proof on the DO is slightly higher I'm betting the overall age is less - very comparable to my taste and the OT6 is less expensive by half depending on your local prices

Which version of Old Taylor? It was distilled by Beam for a while but is now distilled by BT. Or are you talking about the old National Distillers OT?

[ethangsmith]

I figure in the next 5-10 years PA will get it on the shelf. The PLCB are such trendsetters, you know. I may have to cross borders to get a taste of this stuff.

[Hop]

12 hours ago, amg said:

Which version of Old Taylor? It was distilled by Beam for a while but is now distilled by BT. Or are you talking about the old National Distillers OT?

The Beam distilled - wish I had some of the old ND juice...

[ethangsmith]

Did a 3 hour round trip today and picked up a bottle of Double Oak. Upon initial testing against a recent bottle of Extra Aged black label and some OGD, the Double Oak is the loser, unfortunately (But only by a little bit). It's slightly similar to Devil's Cut- barrel bitters mixed with sweet, young whiskey flavor. Is it bad? No. Is it better than Devil's Cut? Yes. If it comes to the shelf in PA, will I get a bottle? Yes. Despite it not being as good as Extra Aged or OGD to my palette, it's still really good. I agree with previous comments about heavier barrel notes and astringency. I'm going to give this one some time and I'll revisit it frequently. Maybe I'll make friends with it? I would say it's considerably better than the standard Beam white label, the Devil's Cut, and a few others in the line.

[BDanner]

15 hours ago, ethangsmith said:

Did a 3 hour round trip today and picked up a bottle of Double Oak. Upon initial testing against a recent bottle of Extra Aged black label and some OGD, the Double Oak is the loser, unfortunately (But only by a little bit). It's slightly similar to Devil's Cut- barrel bitters mixed with sweet, young whiskey flavor. Is it bad? No. Is it better than Devil's Cut? Yes. If it comes to the shelf in PA, will I get a bottle? Yes. Despite it not being as good as Extra Aged or OGD to my palette, it's still really good. I agree with previous comments about heavier barrel notes and astringency. I'm going to give this one some time and I'll revisit it frequently. Maybe I'll make friends with it? I would say it's considerably better than the standard Beam white label, the Devil's Cut, and a few others in the line.

 I agree with your assessment. I really liked it (apparently more than most) but more as a "change of pace" kind of pour. We had some extremely hot days in September and I found this "refreshing" (if you can call a bourbon that) especially since ice didn't hurt it. But if I'm in the mood for a big and bold bourbon, this isn't if. 

[ken_mays]

The last bottle I had, I couldn't taste much except oak and a bit of underlying Beam yeastfunk.   I feel JBBIB is a better balance all around and the higher proof doesn't hurt.

[dSculptor]

Tried it recently, it's ok, seems to me a big waste of another fresh barrel, what do they think ---that these barrels grow on trees?

[fishnbowljoe]

5 hours ago, dSculptor said:

Tried it recently, it's ok, seems to me a big waste of another fresh barrel, what do they think ---that these barrels grow on trees?

 

I understand where you're coming from Don, and agree, it's okay. More to follow soon.

 

FWIW, I do like the new bottle.