Little Book Chapter 9 “None for Granted” Honors Whiskey’s Foundational Flavors
The James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the release of Little Book Chapter 9, titled “None for Granted,” a blend that pays tribute to the core flavor profile of early American whiskey. Crafted by Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller at the Fred B. Noe Distillery, this annual limited edition is a nod to the signature notes that shaped the category: brown sweets, warm vanilla, creamy caramel, and robust oak.
Blend Features Five Matured Whiskeys
Chapter 9 is a high-proof blend composed of five aged whiskeys: an 11-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, an 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye, and three additional Kentucky Straight Bourbons aged 8, 7, and 7 years respectively. Bottled at 121.8 proof (60.9% ABV), the suggested retail price for “None for Granted” is $159.99.
Tasting Profile Highlights Classic American Whiskey Notes
According to the distillery, the whiskey’s aroma showcases caramel and brown sweets with a hint of char. The palate presents a rich blend of butterscotch, caramel, baking spice, and stone fruit, delivering what the distillery describes as a “viscous, golden liquid” that evolves with each sip.
Freddie Noe Reflects on Whiskey’s Roots
In a statement, Freddie Noe explained the inspiration behind Chapter 9:
‘None for Granted’ is my way of paying homage to the founding flavors that made modern American Whiskey. Chapter 9 takes us back several decades, to an era when whiskey as we know it was just finding its feet. As possibilities were explored and foundations were laid, a certain profile began to emerge: one built on brown sweets, the comforting warmth of vanilla, creamy caramel and big oak.
‘None for Granted’ celebrates these founding flavors: the ones that are still the backbone of American Whiskey today.
After experimenting with several blends, we landed the profile. Five unique whiskeys blended into a viscous, golden liquid. Each pass of the nose and every sip brings out another layer: Ripe apple. Butterscotch. Baking spice. And plenty others you’ll discover for yourself.
I and countless others wouldn’t be making the whiskey we’re making without the flavors captured in Chapter 9 – the profile pioneered at the start of modern American Whiskey. It’s worth revisiting time and again, never to be taken for granted.
A Collector’s Release for Enthusiasts
As with previous Little Book chapters, “None for Granted” is a limited-edition release aimed at whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate historical flavor cues and layered complexity. Chapter 9 continues the series’ tradition of blending age, innovation, and tribute into one bottle.
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