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Jim Beam Devil's Cut

woody spicy
3.4
(4)€22United States, Kentucky, Bourbon

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Every bourbon barrel keeps a secret. As the spirit ages, some of it soaks deep into the oak staves and stays there. Most distillers let it go. Jim Beam decided to chase it down. They empty their extra-aged six-year barrels. A proprietary process then shakes the trapped liquid back out of the wood. The result is bold, dark, and full of character. You get rich wood and oak, a thick wave of vanilla, and a warm hit of spice. It is the bourbon equivalent of squeezing the very last drop from the cask. Pour it neat and let the oak do the talking.

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Jim Beam

Jim Beam Distillery, situated in Clermont, Kentucky, is an iconic American distillery known for its long-standing history and production of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With roots tracing back to 1795. The distillery employs traditional copper column stills and utilizes a unique mash bill consisting primarily of corn, along with malted barley and rye. Jim Beam whisky is often characterized by their smoothness, richness, and notes of caramel and vanilla. Jim Beam is that it is one of the largest bourbon producers globally, with a wide range of bourbon expressions catering to different palates and preferences. The distillery has remained committed to its family traditions and craftsmanship, passing down knowledge and expertise from generation to generation.

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About the Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Jim Beam Devil's Cut is a bold bourbon whisky made in Kentucky, United States, by the Jim Beam distillery. Founded on a clever idea, this bottling captures the spirit that ordinary barrels leave behind. Distillers call the portion lost to evaporation the angel's share. Jim Beam went after the rest. They take their extra-aged six-year bourbon, then empty the barrels. Next they agitate the wood to draw out the liquid trapped inside the oak staves. That recovered spirit is held until it balances. It is then blended back into the bourbon. The name is a wink at the angel's share, claiming the devil's portion instead. The flavour follows the story. Expect deep oak and toasted wood up front, the clear stamp of long contact with the cask. Underneath sits sweet vanilla and a soft note of corn. A steady run of warm spice carries the finish, with a hint of cherry and orange peel. It drinks fuller and darker than the standard label. Bottled at 90 proof, this is a whisky with weight and grip. The extra wood character makes it stand apart from lighter Kentucky bourbons. First released in 2011, it quickly became a talking point among bourbon fans. It rewards a slow sip rather than a quick one. Jim Beam Devil's Cut suits anyone curious about how much flavour hides in a barrel. Pour it neat and give it a moment to open. The oak, vanilla and spice come through best at room temperature, with no need for anything else in the glass.