James B. Beam Distilling Co. Launches Clermont Steep American Single Malt Whiskey
James B. Beam Distilling Co. has announced the launch of Clermont Steep, the first American Single Malt to be released from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. under Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery.
With the American Single Malt category currently in the process of being legally defined, Noe created his own guidelines in the development of Clermont Steep. Noe and his team hand-selected the American malted barley for the mash and used Beam family jug yeast in the natural fermentation process, the same yeast that is used in all Beam products. The single malt was then distilled on a column still and aged in Clermont, Kentucky for five years in bespoke barrels that were toasted and charred to a char level 1.
Bottled at 47% ABV, Clermont Steep is described as having aromas of “toasted malt, caramel, and toffee,” with notes of “vanilla, caramel, and whole-grain/cereal” on the palate.
Clermont Steep American Single Malt Whiskey will be available in select states across the US beginning June 2023 for a suggested retail price of $59.99.
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Source: prnewswire.com.