Another Bourbon Giant Tinkers with American Single Malt?

Little Book Chapter 6: “To The Finish”

While American Single Malt awaits its official TTB definition another Bourbon Giant has entered the chat so to speak with James B. Beam Distilling Companies latest addition of Little Book. Freddie Noe has never been one pass up on the opportunity to innovate and with the latest rendition of Little Book he rolls the dice on one of the hottest categories in spirits. Let dive into this unique whiskey/

Just the Facts:

Proof: 117.45

Mash Bill:

• 4 year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in Cherrywoord staves
• 4-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in applewood smoked barrels
• 4-year-old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in hickory smoked barrels
• 4-yearold Straight Malt Whiskey finished with Maplewood staves
• 5-yeat old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Style: Blended Whiskey

Source: Kentucky

MSRP: $124.99

Jake’s Tasting Notes:

Color: Amber

Nose: As you approach your buddies backyard and pick up the subtle smell of a barbeque knowing you are in for a tasty treat.  That is all I can think about when smelling this whiskey.  But there is much more to the nose than just that the vanilla, honey and citrus balance the smokiness of the barrels and wood staves.

Palate:  The first sip you are met with fruit forward character of baked apples, which fades to the maltiness of the grain.  The blend has complex flavors that roll like a wave on your palate.  The back of the palate you meet the smokiness from the woods.

Finish: It has a full finish, not a Kentucky hug but you know you drank it.  It leaves the mouth tingly with the variety of flavors from this blend.  

Closing Thoughts

American Single Malt is a movement that even the largest distilleries in the world recognize from Jack D to Jim B they understand the importance of this movement.  Little Book Chapter 6: “To The Finish” may be the most unique batch yet but certainly is a whiskey made for the current moment we live in.