This week, Scott and I sat down with Alex Bowie to discuss all things James B. Beam Distilling Co. Homeplace. To celebrate the release of our latest podcast, I decided to revisit Little Book “The Invitation”. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Bourbon Lens on your favorite podcast app after you read this review! Let’s dive in, shall we!
Just the Facts: Little Book “The Invitation”
- Style: Blend of Straight Whiskeys
- Proof: 116.8
- Age: 2 Year Age Statement. Blend of 2, 3, 5 and 15 Year Whiskeys.
- Mashbill: Undisclosed (Blend of 2 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 3 year old Kentucky Straight Rye Malt Whiskey, 5 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and 15 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey)
- Price: $250.99 is the median price point
Tasting Notes: Little Book “The Invitation”
Nose: Bold caramel, vanilla, light smokiness, black tea and hints of citrus.
Palate: Slightly astringent with the youth of the blend. The bourbon fades to burnt sugars, vanilla, pepper and citrus. There was lingering bitterness followed by rich flavors of pipe tobacco, leather and herbal tea.
Finish: Dark chocolate and oak
Closing Thoughts
This bottle was from the Barreled and Boxed program that we featured a few years ago and it doesn’t disappoint revisiting a few years later. Little Book is a great way to see what innovation looks like at a massive distillery such as James B. Beam Distilling Co.
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