Jim Beam Red Stag review

**Joey** · July 9th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Holy s***, this knocked my socks off. It's basically using the four years aged JB, and infusing it with black cherry. But it isn't considered a liqueur, it's eighty proof just like it's older brother. Got a fifth for around $17.99.

It is so smooth that no mixing will be necessary, though I tried it with coke just for the purpose of being thorough. I'm now drinking it over ice. A lot of black cherry flavor here, but I wish you could taste a bit more of the good ol' Beam through it. You will smell a bit of ethanol, but you will taste almost NONE. It's sweet but it will not cloy you like sweet liqueurs. However, like in my WT: American Honey review, I will say that this may not appeal to hardcore bourbonites, but it's such a simple yet effective concoction.

This is a fairly risky maneuver, but I think it will pay off in opening up some new markets for Beam. Some risks should have never been taken, see Beefeater: Wet

, talk about f***ing up a perfectly good gin, I hate it. This however, I think will have a good run

Totally would buy again

**kinsmajp** · July 10th, 2009, 09:49 PM

I bought a mini of this stuff and liked it alot. I am not a huge fan of Jim Beam to begin with so that may be why I didn't love it as much. Either way, I'll probably pick up a bottle. Good stuff!

**free_booze** · July 11th, 2009, 09:05 AM

I've had three mini bottles of this stuff and just cannot make myself like it

I've had it straight out of the freezer in the bottle and neat in a glass with no desire to try it again... Not for me, I like my bourbon straight.

**Joey** · July 12th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinsmajp

I bought a mini of this stuff and liked it alot. I am not a huge fan of Jim Beam to begin with so that may be why I didn't love it as much. Either way, I'll probably pick up a bottle. Good stuff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by free_booze

I've had three mini bottles of this stuff and just cannot make myself like it

I've had it straight out of the freezer in the bottle and neat in a glass with no desire to try it again... Not for me, I like my bourbon straight.

You guys can make new threads with your own reviews of stuff you try anytime you want ya know. Might increase traffic around here a bit

**Nova5** · July 12th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Sounds interesting. Might have to look for one of the over priced 300ml bottles.

**Nova5** · July 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Bought a minibottle today when i got some other stuff. I like it but only as a now and then drink. reminds me of a liqueur but not quite as sweet as one like SoCo.