Beam Suntory, Inc. is an American multinational company that produces alcoholic beverages. It is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan, and the company’s headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. It is the third largest producer of distilled beverages worldwide. The company’s principal brands include :
This week, I’m putting two of the biggest names in American whiskey head-to-head: Jim Beam vs Jack Daniel’s. These iconic brands dominate liquor store shelves worldwide and are often the first bottles people think of when exploring American whiskey.
One of the most recognisable bottles of bourbon on my shelf is Maker’s Mark. Thanks to its iconic red wax seal, you can spot this bottle from across the room. Today, I’m putting Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46 head-to-head to find out exactly what separates these two popular Kentucky bourbons.Read More »Maker’s Mark vs Maker’s 46 Bourbon
A year or two ago, John brought home a bottle of Jim Beam Signature Craft 12 year old bourbon whiskey after one of his trips. I’ll admit—I wasn’t thrilled. I’ve never been a big fan of Jim Beam’s offerings, often finding them uninspiring and forgettable. So, this bottle was tucked away at the back of the cupboard, collecting dust.
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Another fun side-by-side bourbon comparison, and this time I am looking at the Evan Williams vs Jim Beam bourbon whiskey. As part of my comparison series, I put these two well know budget brands next to each other so you can make an informed buying decision.
I am expanding my grain tasting notes a bit today with The Chita single grain Japanese whisky. A grain whisky from Japan which had fans of Japanese whisky very excited. There has been lots of hype around Japanese whisky these last couple of years.
Bourbon was something I discovered later in my whisky journey. For years, Scotch dominated my cabinet, but once I tried the Maker’s Mark bourbon, I was hooked. I started paying much closer attention to American whiskey. The sweeter profile, rich vanilla notes, and toasted oak character immediately appealed to my palate, opening the door to a whole new category of whiskey.