Little Book Chapter 7 "In Retrospect" 2023
The 7th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in September 2023, this 118.1 proof whiskey is a blend of 7 different whiskies (one malt, two ryes & four bourbons).
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-17 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-10 year old Kentucky straight rye
-9 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon
-5 year old straight malt finished in applewood smoked barrels
-4 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Little Book Chapter 7 “In Retrospect” is a conglomeration of each of the Little Book Chapters that came before it. It’s unknown if this was by design from the start, though there is little common thread between each of the Chapters that pulls this concept together thematically.
Beyond an initial impression of caramel, the aroma offers an elaborate array of red fruits. Their effectiveness cannot be understated as they are further enhanced as bubble gum, coconut, and floral notes arrive. Adding even more depth are scents of walnut, clove, and corn grain, creating a heavy-handed backend. It isn’t the most coherent aroma but it continually adds layers of interesting scents making you thoroughly engaged.
The 7th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in September 2023, this 118.1 proof whiskey is a blend of 7 different whiskies (one malt, two ryes & four bourbons).
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-17 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-10 year old Kentucky straight rye
-9 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon
-5 year old straight malt finished in applewood smoked barrels
-4 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Little Book Chapter 7 “In Retrospect” is a conglomeration of each of the Little Book Chapters that came before it. It’s unknown if this was by design from the start, though there is little common thread between each of the Chapters that pulls this concept together thematically.
Beyond an initial impression of caramel, the aroma offers an elaborate array of red fruits. Their effectiveness cannot be understated as they are further enhanced as bubble gum, coconut, and floral notes arrive. Adding even more depth are scents of walnut, clove, and corn grain, creating a heavy-handed backend. It isn’t the most coherent aroma but it continually adds layers of interesting scents making you thoroughly engaged.
The 7th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in September 2023, this 118.1 proof whiskey is a blend of 7 different whiskies (one malt, two ryes & four bourbons).
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-17 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-10 year old Kentucky straight rye
-9 year old Kentucky straight Bourbon
-5 year old straight malt finished in applewood smoked barrels
-4 year old Kentucky straight bourbon
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Little Book Chapter 7 “In Retrospect” is a conglomeration of each of the Little Book Chapters that came before it. It’s unknown if this was by design from the start, though there is little common thread between each of the Chapters that pulls this concept together thematically.
Beyond an initial impression of caramel, the aroma offers an elaborate array of red fruits. Their effectiveness cannot be understated as they are further enhanced as bubble gum, coconut, and floral notes arrive. Adding even more depth are scents of walnut, clove, and corn grain, creating a heavy-handed backend. It isn’t the most coherent aroma but it continually adds layers of interesting scents making you thoroughly engaged.