Little Book Chapter 8 "Path Not Taken"
The 8th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in May 2024, this 118.2 proof whiskey is a blend of 6 whiskies aged between 4 and 18 years.
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon (High rye)
-11 year old Kentucky straight rye-7 year old Kentucky straight rye malt
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (Kentucky family-style, Char 4)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 1)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 4)
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Unlike chapters 1-7, “Path Not Taken” does not include a piece of it’s predecessors. This is also Freddie Noe’s first rye grain focused Little Book release, combining six rye whiskeys and one high rye bourbon.
Out the gate, this brings strong notes of rye. Think: freshly ground cinnamon. The first sip is a tidal wave of flavor, starting with a rich base of rye bread, butterscotch, pretzel dough, caramel, and barrel char. Baking spices and cinnamon layer in, and are joined by a slight citrus undertone. Sweeter flavors also gain ground here, with more caramel and a touch of cane sugar. They’re joined by dried apricot and a light sugary citrus note. Ultimately, this blend is incredibly complex and makes for a fantastic finish that’s long, spicy, and rich.
The 8th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in May 2024, this 118.2 proof whiskey is a blend of 6 whiskies aged between 4 and 18 years.
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon (High rye)
-11 year old Kentucky straight rye-7 year old Kentucky straight rye malt
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (Kentucky family-style, Char 4)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 1)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 4)
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Unlike chapters 1-7, “Path Not Taken” does not include a piece of it’s predecessors. This is also Freddie Noe’s first rye grain focused Little Book release, combining six rye whiskeys and one high rye bourbon.
Out the gate, this brings strong notes of rye. Think: freshly ground cinnamon. The first sip is a tidal wave of flavor, starting with a rich base of rye bread, butterscotch, pretzel dough, caramel, and barrel char. Baking spices and cinnamon layer in, and are joined by a slight citrus undertone. Sweeter flavors also gain ground here, with more caramel and a touch of cane sugar. They’re joined by dried apricot and a light sugary citrus note. Ultimately, this blend is incredibly complex and makes for a fantastic finish that’s long, spicy, and rich.
The 8th chapter of the Little Book series, this project is the brainchild of Freddie Noe Jr, the 8th generation distiller at Jim Beam. Released in May 2024, this 118.2 proof whiskey is a blend of 6 whiskies aged between 4 and 18 years.
-18 year old Kentucky straight bourbon (High rye)
-11 year old Kentucky straight rye-7 year old Kentucky straight rye malt
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (Kentucky family-style, Char 4)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 1)
-5 year old Kentucky straight rye (PA family-style, Char 4)
-4 year old Kentucky straight rye
Unlike chapters 1-7, “Path Not Taken” does not include a piece of it’s predecessors. This is also Freddie Noe’s first rye grain focused Little Book release, combining six rye whiskeys and one high rye bourbon.
Out the gate, this brings strong notes of rye. Think: freshly ground cinnamon. The first sip is a tidal wave of flavor, starting with a rich base of rye bread, butterscotch, pretzel dough, caramel, and barrel char. Baking spices and cinnamon layer in, and are joined by a slight citrus undertone. Sweeter flavors also gain ground here, with more caramel and a touch of cane sugar. They’re joined by dried apricot and a light sugary citrus note. Ultimately, this blend is incredibly complex and makes for a fantastic finish that’s long, spicy, and rich.