The James B. Beam Distilling Company and Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery, has announced the seventh installment in his annual blended whiskey release, Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect.
The 118 proof expression is a blend of seven cask strength American whiskies – one curated from each of the brand’s previous six chapters and a seventh new addition. The release is a reflection on Noe’s creations since the inception of his blended whiskey series and a nod towards what’s ahead as he continues to explore new horizons of American whiskey.
“Being named Master Distiller was a humbling moment for me, and it inspired me to reflect on the whiskey journey I’ve been on so far,” said Freddie Noe, Eighth Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery. “Little Book is a big part of that journey. Looking back on previous chapters’ liquid streams with fresh eyes to create something entirely new was an incredibly rewarding challenge – and a testament to the fact that there are so many possibilities yet to be uncovered in American Whiskey.”
Since its inception, Little Book Whiskey has sought to open whiskey fans’ eyes to the limitless taste profiles possible through blending aged whiskies. “This retrospective chapter was a great opportunity to involve my new team in the journey and spirit of Little Book,” said Noe. “Everyone brought their ideas to the table and thought about how we can create the highest potential from this unique catalog of whiskies we’ve utilized over the years. I’m really proud of the final outcome and excited to help expand folks’ whiskey journey with this release.”
The liquid streams used to create In Retrospect complement each other, resulting in an approachable liquid, even for those who have yet to try a cask strength whiskey. Little Book In Retrospect was developed by Noe by blending an 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 17-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 10-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, a 9-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a 5-Year-Old Straight Malt Whiskey finished in Applewood Smoked Barrels, a 4-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and 4-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Little Book Chapter 7: In Retrospect is now available nationwide in limited quantities for $149.99.
