Billed as a “perpetual tribute to three generations of James B. Beam Distilling Co. Master distillers,” The Infinite: Edition 1 is the first extension of the Little Book brand presented by Beam Master Distiller Freddie Noe Jr.
Featuring a combination of bourbons laid down by himself, his father Fred and grandfather Booker Noe, here is a blend of a bourbons aged between 7 and 20 years.
The barrels dumped for this release will serve as the base of forthcoming releases to preserve the DNA of this original batch. This limited edition is available nationwide, you can find retail locations HERE. The MSRP of The Infinite: Edition 1 is $200.
What’s In The Bottle?
Little Book The Infinite: Edition 1 is a combination of four bourbon parcels blended by Freddie Noe Jr and bottled cask strength at 59.65% ABV.
· Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 20 years (Booker Noe’s Component)
· Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 14 years (Fred Noe’s Component)
· Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 7 years (Freddie Noe’s Component)
· Shared Family Component: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 8 Years
How Does It Taste?
Company tasting notes promise aromas of stone fruit and charred oak leading to “deep brown sweets with notes of caramel, vanilla, and a hint of smoke” on the palate. The finish is “full-bodied with lingering notes of smoke & baking spice.”
John McCarthy is a spirit, travel, and lifestyle journalist, managing editor, and author of The Modern Gentleman and Whiskey Rebels: The Dreamers, Visionaries & Badasses Who Are Revolutionizing American Whiskey. McCarthy is also editor of Barleycorn Drinks and Director of Judging of the John Barleycorn Awards.
