Tasting Notes
Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
Jim Beam Devil’s Cut
Country: USA
Region: Kentucky
Type: Bourbon
Bottler: Distiller
ABV: 45%
Score: 84 Points
You’ve heard of the “angel’s share”, but the “devil’s cut” refers to whiskey that remains soaked in the wood after a cask has been emptied. Jim Beam uses steam and hot water to extract the “devil’s cut” from the wood, then uses it to reduce the proof down to 45% instead of plain water. This gives off a rich and spicy nose with notes of caramel, oak, and black pepper. The taste is more tannic than usual, too, with notes of molasses, a slowly-building cinnamon spiciness, and a touch of vinegar-based barbecue sauce that lingers well into the finish.
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