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debaire · 06-09-2008, 09:05 PM

Who loves this stuff? Tell me why...

jazznut · 06-10-2008, 03:13 AM

I experienced my Jim Beam 'baptism' many eons ago when my brother would bring back the Green Label from the States. I suppose that represented my very first exposure to Bourbon.

I find Jim Beam Black, at its price point, to be one of the more complex (and under-rated) Bourbons on the market. This is the sort of pour that, in a pinch, will please both novice and seasoned American whiskey drinkers. Knob Creek is, of course, an established classic. And I quite like Booker's for its raisined, high-proof assault on the senses.

beevod · 06-10-2008, 06:20 AM

For the money, Jim Beam is unbeatable. Also try Heaven Hill. At $10.99 it's a steal.

moob · 06-10-2008, 07:44 AM

regular jim beam doesn't do it but Jim Beam Black is sort of standard that I compare other bourbons to. Like it a lot. Great value.

Mad Dawg · 06-10-2008, 08:20 AM

I like the Jim Beam Black Label well enough....a hell of a lot better than Jack Black IMO.

univibe88 · 06-10-2008, 08:45 AM

I like Beam Black for manhattans, high balls, etc.

casual · 06-10-2008, 01:24 PM

How does Beam Black compare with Evan Williams black label.

BigO · 06-10-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casual

How does Beam Black compare with Evan Williams black label.

Like Kim Kardashian compares to Barbara Walters. Beam Black is vibrant, sexy and tasty while EWB is old, bitter and awful on the tongue.

debaire · 06-10-2008, 11:16 PM

That's quite a difference...

OK, here's the deal. I have a bottle of Jim Beam, regular version, but it's been in my dad's possession since the 80s or early 90s, I think. Whoever wants it, post here. Only caveat is I'd like for it to be someone who has experience with Jim Beam and can tell us if there is any difference between today's Jim Beam and one from 10-15 years ago.

Mad Dawg · 06-11-2008, 04:27 AM

Nice offer, Steve! Sounds like a job for BigO...

06-09-2008, 09:05 PM	#1
debaire Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 5,185	Jim Beam Who loves this stuff? Tell me why... __________________ Steve Fine, twist my arm, I'll smoke a cigar. RIP cubano67, knife Full Flavor Federation (FFF) - Charter Member

06-10-2008, 03:13 AM	#2
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 26,082	I experienced my Jim Beam 'baptism' many eons ago when my brother would bring back the Green Label from the States. I suppose that represented my very first exposure to Bourbon. I find Jim Beam Black, at its price point, to be one of the more complex (and under-rated) Bourbons on the market. This is the sort of pour that, in a pinch, will please both novice and seasoned American whiskey drinkers. Knob Creek is, of course, an established classic. And I quite like Booker's for its raisined, high-proof assault on the senses. __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!

06-10-2008, 06:20 AM	#3
beevod Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 20,927	For the money, Jim Beam is unbeatable. Also try Heaven Hill. At $10.99 it's a steal. __________________ "Moderation in all things. Excess in everything else."

06-10-2008, 08:20 AM	#5
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	I like the Jim Beam Black Label well enough....a hell of a lot better than Jack Black IMO. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

06-10-2008, 08:45 AM	#6
univibe88 Herf Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Slidell 4 Life Posts: 5,814	I like Beam Black for manhattans, high balls, etc. __________________ Karl "No man's life, liberty, or property is safe," warned Mark Twain, "while Congress is in session."

06-10-2008, 07:44 AM	#4
moob Herf Meister Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fabius, NYS Posts: 6,163	regular jim beam doesn't do it but Jim Beam Black is sort of standard that I compare other bourbons to. Like it a lot. Great value.

06-10-2008, 01:24 PM	#7
casual Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck in a cube, man!! Posts: 4,138	How does Beam Black compare with Evan Williams black label. __________________ Scot

06-10-2008, 11:16 PM	#9
debaire Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 5,185	That's quite a difference... OK, here's the deal. I have a bottle of Jim Beam, regular version, but it's been in my dad's possession since the 80s or early 90s, I think. Whoever wants it, post here. Only caveat is I'd like for it to be someone who has experience with Jim Beam and can tell us if there is any difference between today's Jim Beam and one from 10-15 years ago. __________________ Steve Fine, twist my arm, I'll smoke a cigar. RIP cubano67, knife Full Flavor Federation (FFF) - Charter Member

06-11-2008, 04:27 AM	#10
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Nice offer, Steve! Sounds like a job for BigO... __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

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