Drink Review: Jim Beam Peach Whiskey
06/08/2019
By Mike Thayer
Blended and flavored whiskeys are red hot right now, consumer demand for brown spirits continues to rise with American Whiskey in particular seeing some phenomenal sales growth.
Regular readers know that I am a fan of flavored whiskey, I've always got a bottle of something in my freezer for a chilled shot or flavored specialty in the liquor cabinet to enjoy on the rocks. My favorite in all this tasting fun so far, has been Yukon Jack Jacapple.
Today's tasting: Jim Beam Peach Whiskey
I've sampled Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Red Stag, Jim Beam Honey and Jim Beam Maple. Of the Jim Beam lot, my favorite so far has been the apple, with the others not really being repeat buys.
The description from the bottle: Jim Beam Peach contains all the pride of the Beam family's 220-year history with a refreshing take on family tradition. Our distillers have infused rich, flavorful peach liqueur with fine Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. The perfect mix of peach and bourbon with hints of oak. Enjoy straight, or mix with soda or tea.
So how good is it you ask?
As usual, I served this up in a straight shot and on the rocks. I have to say I'm just not a fan of a whiskey/peach flavor pairing. I've tried Evan Williams Peach, didn't care for it and while the Jim Beam Peach is better than the Evan Williams, that's still not saying much. You get a hint of peach in the nose, but like the Jim Beam Red Stag, the swallow comes off as a bit medicinal, followed nicely however by the classic Jim Beam Bourbon finish. Jim Beam's approach with their flavored whiskeys doesn't seem to be targeted at guys like me and the occasional straight or chilled shot of a good whiskey at the house.... No, their real target is getting bars/restaurants/pubs stocked with the stuff, to be used in over-priced mixed drinks.
Jim Beam Peach Whiskey gets 3 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars. It's an OK flavored whiskey, but peach just doesn't go well with whiskey in my book. Priced at about $17 for a 750ml bottle, Jim Beam Peach is NOT a repeat buy.
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I would like to know if anyone knows the sugar content of Jim Beam Peach?
Posted by: Michael E Dichiara | 11/18/2019 at 09:43 PM
Does any other liquor taste like Peach Crown Royal?
Posted by: Carolyn Muldowney | 06/04/2020 at 07:33 AM
I actually love the taste of this! But I am a girl, and some girls tend to like sweeter drinks, like me.
Posted by: Vixpix | 06/04/2020 at 05:04 PM
That's cool Vixpix, just know that there's better peach flavored whiskey out there, such as Crown Royal.
Posted by: Mike T. | 06/04/2020 at 06:55 PM
Very good and easy to drink straight on ice. Actually, too easy to drink.
Posted by: Derek B | 05/31/2021 at 06:17 PM
I think peach goes very well with whiskey I think the Crown Royal peach whiskey is too sweet and the Jim Bean peach whiskey is just right you get that nice warm bourbon flavor with some peach flavor added perfect for mixing with iced tea or even twisted tea. I love fruit flavored alcoholic drinks that aren't too sweet or too bitter but everyone has their own tastes
Posted by: Amy Roiko | 09/04/2021 at 07:00 PM
Have you tried Ensign Red peach whiskey? A much brighter peach taste and none of that medicinal afternote like Beam has.
Posted by: mikeB | 03/18/2023 at 02:13 PM