A new player has entered the American single malt whiskey market, and it's backed by Jim Beam. 🥃 singlemalt AmericanWhiskey
launched its own last year. But that whiskey was an entirely different animal, having spent a full two years finishing in Oloroso sherry casks. Clermont Steep does not get a secondary maturation, just a full five years in new charred American oak barrels. Noe said that the project really got underway six years ago when the first barrels were laid down for this release.
We had a chance to sample Clermont Steep, and it’s a very tasty whiskey. The nose immediately reads bourbon, with rich vanilla and caramel notes on the initial approach. However, the palate brings home the single malt character, with flavors of orange, malted chocolate, apple, pear, cherry, and roasted espresso beans. This is a whiskey that should be used for sipping or mixing up some cocktails.
“This American single malt whiskey is smooth, sweet, and incredibly balanced, and it deserves a spot on any whiskey lover’s bar cart, right alongside their bourbons and ryes,” said Noe in a statement. “I’m always looking toward the future of American whiskey, and the boundless runway in this category intrigued me. We don’t just want to participate in American single malt whiskey; we want to help define it for the future of the category.
Clermont Steep will be available starting in June from ReserveBar. In the meantime, you can find other Beam whiskeys, including Little Book, available from retailers like
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