Ranking Jim Beam Bourbon Flavors
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BY ALLYSON MORGAN
Pineapple
Pineapple Jim Beam tastes like the bottom of a piña colada glass. It's a bit syrupy and won't appeal to straight bourbon enjoyers, but it may interest someone younger.
Orange
This spirit is not as sweet as the Pineapple, but it is a little too saccharine to drink straight. It tastes rather like a Creamsicle and works best in a cocktail.
Peach
Although this spirit is still very sweet, it's more interesting than the Orange. Using it in a Mule with ginger beer might help counteract some of the overt sweetness.
Red Stag
The black cherry taste of this spirit is deep, with subtle oak and vanilla notes. It still has a cherry cola-like sweetness, but it would work well in a summery cocktail.
Apple
This flavor is less sweet than others and goes down relatively smoothly. The juiciness hits the tongue without tasting syrupy, and it would be great in a fall-style cocktail.
