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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:36 am
I had the opportunity to try this new rye from Jim Beam last night at the Bourbon's Bistro. I will say the packaging is interesting and I would say designed to appeal to the young crowd. The whiskey itself is also, in my opinion, designed to appeal to the young crowd without sophisticated palates. The whiskey has nothing offensive as in bad tastes or mustiness, but also is very one dimensional. The only flavor that dominates the whiskey is sweet corn syrup flavors. I would say this is probably a barley legal rye whiskey at 51% rye and of the other 49% of grains, from 40% to 45% is corn with barley malt and enzymes used for conversion. It is very bourbon-like in its corn sweetness so if you are expecting some nice rice spiciness, skip this product.