{"product_id":"beam-ten-pin-10-year-1978","title":"Beam Ten-Pin 10-year 1978 - 86.8 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a true moment in bourbon history with Beam's Ten-Pin Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1978. This 10-year-old, 86.8 proof expression, bottled in an iconic bowling pin decanter, offers an exceptionally well-matured profile with deep oak, rich caramel, and complex spice, a testament to its vintage and extended aging. A remarkable collectible and an even more remarkable pour for the discerning connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating initial wave of aged oak and rich caramel, intertwined with dried fruits like fig and apricot. Hints of vanilla bean and a delicate spicing of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, underscored by a faint wisp of leather and tobacco, signaling its considerable age and nuanced complexity. A subtle, almost dusty sweetness lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The palate opens with a surprisingly soft entry, quickly building to a full-bodied experience. Sweet corn and honey lead, beautifully balanced by a pronounced, yet refined, oak influence. Notes of dark chocolate and roasted nuts appear, harmonizing with baking spices and a touch of orange peel. The 86.8 proof offers a smooth, almost velvety texture despite its assertiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, warm, and deeply satisfying finish. The oak gracefully fades, leaving lingering notes of sweet vanilla and a gentle, peppery spice that tingles on the tongue. Dried fruit undertones persist, alongside a nuanced earthy quality. The absence of harshness is remarkable, a testament to its decade of careful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBeam's, now more commonly known as Jim Beam, is one of the most iconic and historically significant names in American whiskey. With a lineage tracing back to the late 18th century, the distillery has a rich tradition of producing Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, often characterized by its consistent quality and distinctive flavor profile shaped by its proprietary yeast strain and aging practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SubRosaSelections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573747269850,"sku":"1978 BM BP 0028","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/8263\/7018\/files\/Beam_Ten-Pin_10-year_1978-1_89371255-0425-4008-b096-ddc25570ecd5.png?v=1777057810","url":"https:\/\/takeyourpickliquors.com\/products\/beam-ten-pin-10-year-1978","provider":"Take Your Pick Liquors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}