1st Bourbon of 2019 - Jim Beam

Wine Review

2019 Liquor Purchase Overview

*Building a bourbon baseline for the new year*

1

Bottle

750

mL Volume

4

Varieties Mentioned

Section I

Section I — The 2019 Kickoff

For my first purchase of 2019, I deviated from my initial plan and picked up a 750 mL bottle of Jim Beam. I was looking for an entry-level bourbon to help me compare and contrast flavors with Wild Turkey 101, and Jim Beam turned out to be a perfect choice.

 

Tasting Notes

• →Flavor Profile — Jim Beam is sweet and smooth but otherwise quite bland. This characteristic is beneficial when switching to Wild Turkey 101, as it accentuates the more robust flavor profile of the latter.
• →Price Point — I appreciate the affordability of Jim Beam, making it a very palatable drink for casual enjoyment.

Jim Beam serves as an excellent reference point for understanding bourbon flavors and calibrating your palate for more complex spirits.

Section II

Section II — Future Plans

While I plan to add another bottle of Jim Beam every now and then, I want to make room for Wild Turkey 101 as my go-to bourbon staple. This will complement my current scotch staples, which include Johnnie Walker Red and Johnnie Walker Black.

Spirit	Category	Role
Jim Beam	Bourbon	Entry/Reference
Wild Turkey 101	Bourbon	Go-to Staple
Johnnie Walker Red	Scotch	Staple
Johnnie Walker Black	Scotch	Staple

Incorporating new bottles into your collection is the best way to enhance your ongoing tasting experience.