James B. Beam · KY · American whiskey
Little Book Annual Chapter Release
- Distillery
- James B. Beam, KY
- Style
- American whiskey
- Mashbill
- Changes each year; Chapter 10 (2026) blends 4- to 14-year Beam straight bourbons, part finished in sherry and toasted bourbon casks
- Proof
- 122.6 (varies by batch)
- Finish
- Varies by chapter
- Suggested price
- about $160
What to expect
Freddie Noe's annual uncut, unfiltered blend, with a new recipe for each chapter. The 2026 chapter combines Beam bourbons of several ages with sherry and toasted-cask finishing, so expect dark fruit and molasses at high proof.
Expected notes: Fig, Raisin, Molasses, Caramel, Cinnamon, Ethanol heat.
Reference notes, written from the producer’s published facts. Not a tasting review. Producer page.
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