Jim Beam Signature Craft Triticale Bourbon 11 Year

After seeing many recent bourbon reviews, I decided to open a special bourbon from my collection: Jim Beam Signature Craft Triticale. This expression is one of six from their Harvest Bourbon Collection, featuring the triticale grain (a rye and wheat hybrid). It's an 11-year-old bourbon at 90 proof. I poured a bit of regular Beam alongside it to identify any recognizable distillery characteristics. Immediately, the triticale displayed a richer color and a more complex aroma. A subtle sweetness emerged through the prominent oak spice. The palate offered a pleasant vanilla and malt note, which was swiftly overtaken by oak and peppery spices. It was remarkably smooth with a warm, rye-like finish that had a bite. The experience was reminiscent of a fine single malt Scotch aged in newly charred bourbon barrels. Allowing it to rest further intensified the vanilla sweetness. It's a fantastic product, particularly for Jim Beam. However, the cost is absurdly high at $50, which is outrageous for Jim Beam, especially since this bottle is only 375ml. That's a major drawback. I cannot endorse it at this price, though its uniqueness made it worth trying. I suggest finding someone to share a pour with rather than purchasing your own. Enjoy.

A pour from the Drammers Club. Very Good. Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Citrus, Orange, Cinnamon, Cloves, Baking Spices, Dill, Mint, Pepper, Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate Palate: Caramel, Peaches, Peanuts, Oranges, Cherries, Maple Syrup, Baking Spices, Chocolate, Corn, Pepper Finish: vanilla, Orange, caramel, peanuts, chocolate, pecan pie, baking spices, walnuts, toffee, cloves, pepper It's interesting to see Jim Beam's familiar side alongside their experimental creations.

The nose offers a generous amount of brown sugar with undertones of cereal grain. The palate is predominantly cereal grains from the nose, accompanied by a peppery sensation. The finish is brief and dry, leaving the pepper notes from the palate as the primary characteristic. Thoroughly enjoyable, though the finish could be more substantial given the richness of the nose and palate notes.

Gentle aroma, with mint, and after a while, some maple syrup. On the palate, leather and spice, with surprising herbal rye notes. Pleasant sweet undertones, with lingering tannins and bitterness. Another enjoyable sipper from this collection. 10/28/18

Received as a sample from a friend during a trade. A solid pour, initially sweet, followed by a slight burn. I would definitely like to own a bottle.

Vanilla on the nose and sweet fruit. Exceptionally well-crafted by the producer, I just wish it were available in a larger bottle size.