Jim Beam Black 8 yo

Jim Beam Black 8 yo

Official bottling
Single bourbon - Kentucky
Amber
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Coconuts, vanilla, honey, bananas, caramel, cotton candy, hints of bubble gum.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, slick, loose.
Tasting: Sweet. Coconuts, vanilla, bananas, caramel, lemon juice, hints of brown paper, hints of bubble gum.
Finish: Long. Lemon juice, brown paper, bananas, coconuts.

Comments:

Not as much banana as I'm used to in my bourbon, much more coconut. Quite light, and I had to work hard to find the flavours. This whisky is sweet, on a number of different levels, and rewards some introspection.

Verdict:

I like this.