Beam Suntory releases Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut, a premium, unfiltered, 100-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Retail: $22.95.
“We skipped the chill filtration process, so the liquid gets from barrel to bottle a little differently,” said Fred Noe, master distiller. Typically, after aging, bourbon goes through a chill filtration process, which involves forcing the liquid through a dense filter to remove fatty acids formed during distillation. Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut skips this step.
“The result is unique to other Jim Beam offerings, with a fuller taste and longer finish compared to your typical bourbon,” Noe said. This can also cause the liquid to look cloudier compared to filtered bourbons, especially on the rocks.
Aged five to six years, Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut features a medium body and combines caramel sweetness with charred oak, enriched with light fruit notes. The premium expression offers a smooth and complex mouthfeel with a warm, lightly charred oak finish – the perfect gift for a bourbon lover looking to try something different this holiday season. It has a dark amber color with aromas of soft charred oak, sweet caramel, vanilla and hints of dried fruit.
“At Jim Beam, we are consistently innovating to offer our consumers a wide range of products. Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut is different from our other products because of the post-aging process,” said Rob Mason, Vice President of North American Whiskey at Beam Suntory. “Our Master Distiller has decided to release this batch at a time when bourbon drinkers, more than ever, are anxious to discover something unique.”