Classification: Blended Straight Whiskey
Company: Beam Suntory
Distillery: Jim Beam
Release Date: August 2021
Proof: 116.8
Age: 2 Years (Neck tag states it’s a blend of 2, 3, 5, and 15 year old whiskeys)
Mashbill: Undisclosed (Blend of 2 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 3 year old Kentucky Straight Rye Malt Whiskey, 5 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and 15 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey)
Color: Chestnut
Little Book is an annual release meticulously crafted by Freddie Noe, an esteemed member of the Beam family's eighth generation and the son of Fred Noe, the current Beam master distiller. This year's edition, Chapter 5, carries the evocative name "The Invitation." Chapter 5 showcases a truly unique blend of whiskeys, combining a 2-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a 3-year-old Kentucky Straight Rye Malt Whiskey, a 5-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and a 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Uncut and bottled at a robust 116.8 proof, this extraordinary blend captures the essence of each individual component. The release of Chapter 5 is nationwide, ensuring that enthusiasts across the country can savor its exceptional character and complexity.