Little Book Chapter 02: "Noe Simple Task" Straight Bourbon 2018
Little Book is an ongoing annual release of from Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam family member and son of current Beam master distiller, Fred Noe. This year’s edition, Chapter 02, has been titled “Noe Simple Task.” Chapter 02 is a unique blend of whiskeys - an 8 year Kentucky straight rye, 13 year Canadian rye, and 40 year Canadian 100% corn whisky.
The blend is bottled uncut at 118.8 proof, and is available nationwide.Ultra sweet, the sip leads with raisins and summer fruits. Butterscotch and honey further give way to a spicy rye note. Floral undertones run throughout. The palate is as playful as it is unexpected and full of flavor. Rolling around in the mouth brings forth a bit more spice, but it remains very sweet overall. It’s incredibly light and approachable given the proof, bringing an unexpected arrangement of flavors into the picture in an enjoyable way.