All rights reserved. Jim Beam Double Oak will begin hitting shelves in the U.S. this month after launching in select countries worldwide earlier this year. As a member of the Toronto Whisky Society, I was extended an invitation to attend one of the release events in Ontario for the Jim Beam Double Oak bourbon. In a word, yes. A barrel-finished bourbon that is finished in a second new, charred oak barrel. To me, this tastes like the black, but with the spice and oak dialed up, but the depth of body dialed back.

A bit longer of a finish than the black, as the oak and spice linger. It will make a nice addition to the bottle of Jim Beam White you’ve already got and it’s versatile enough to be used in a mixed drink if that’s your preference. This latest innovation from Jim Beam has a golden amber color and a distinctive spiced oakiness with intense caramel and toffee flavors.

Oddly enough, the Double Oak seemed lighter in body to me though, which is the reason it ended up scoring slightly below the Black. It’s more than able to stand on its own. They were kind enough to send us a sample, but life got in the way, and I’m just now getting around to sharing my review and thoughts of their recent release. Double Oak gets dumped into a new oak barrel for some additional aging measured in months vs. years as with Jim Beam Black.

Would this short-term bolt of new barrel aging change things and result in something unique enough to warrant its bottling and market release? I am not sure if the lighter body is simply a matter of perception, where the heavier oak makes it simply seem lighter by comparison, or whether this is a case of Jim Beam trying to finish some of the more under active casks by giving them an oak topcoat. I would not suggest replacing that with this new release anytime soon. On one hand, Jim Beam did a great thing by bringing a new expression to the market at a reasonable cost but at the same time, it’s charging roughly the same for a whiskey, when compared to Jim Beam Black, that is a few years younger. I did a quick search online and found it for $21.99 on Binnys.com. We use cookies (soaked in whiskey) to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. On sale here for 17.99 plus tax . A few months ago Jim Beam announced the release of their latest expression in their flagship line – Jim Beam Double Oak. Fans of other corn forward bourbons will also probably find this one of interest.

I recently tried Jim Beam Black, Extra Aged and immediately became a fan. Share With: Fans of Jim Beam will enjoy this expression as it has many of the qualities they’ve come to expect from Jim Beam but with a twist. Copyright ©2020 Bourbon & Banter, LLC.

The second barreling allows the liquid to develop an even deeper level of intense spiced oakiness and rich caramel, creating a unique bourbon encounter.

Neat, Splash or Rocks: At only 86 proof I drank this one neat and would recommend doing the same unless you’re going to use it in a mixed drink. The login page will open in a new tab. This stuff is real nice. In Bourbon Whiskey Reviews by Patrick "Pops" GarrettNovember 28, 20162 Comments. Reviews and discussions are encouraged, check out the stuff we've compiled in the sidebar and our review archive!

Finish: Finishes dry again, with lots of oak and spice; black pepper, clove.

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Kentucky Distilleries Map by Chuck Cowdery, Baltimore Spirits Company Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, Jim Rutledge Launches New 13 Year Old Bourbon, Wonderland Blend of Straight Whiskeys Review. Double Oak’s aromas and flavors are brighter, more varied and as a result, more likely to appeal to those who favor lighter and more herbal bourbons. Is Jim Beam Double Oak different enough from Jim Beam Black to warrant a separate bottling? Very solid daily sippers in my opinion. Jim Beam Double Oak Vs Black Extra Aged. The Double Oak tasted very similar to the Black, but with the oak dialed up. Like the new Double Oak, Jim Beam Black shares the same mash bill as the original White Label, but it’s aged for almost twice as long giving it a more complex and well-rounded profile.

Let’s go ahead and dive into our Jim Beam Double Oak review and find out. Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon was a real surprise for me. Patrick Garrett, "Pops" as he's known to his friends, is the founder of Bourbon & Banter, LLC and claims the title of Chief Drinking Officer (CDO).

If you’re a fan of Jim Beam Black, well…I leave the answer up to you.

We talk about bourbon, rye, or any American whiskey here (yes, even Jack). The first question that came to my mind after reading the press release was how would this new expression differ from Jim Beam Black. Bottle, Bar or Bust: At the suggested price you can’t really go wrong adding a bottle to your home bar as it won’t break the bank. But in real life bourbon is never that simple. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. The Jim Beam Black in particular reminds me a lot of Knob Creek SmB; albeit a more tame and approachable version.

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