Bourbon Bytes celebrates its 100th episode with whiskey news from Willett, Teeling, Four Roses, Blade & Bow, and Frey Ranch, plus a quick look at the “day cap” trend. Then Clifton reviews Little Book The Infinite: Edition II, a 120.4-proof Jim Beam family blend featuring bourbon from Booker Noe, Fred Noe, and Freddie Noe, and gives it a near-perfect score.

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100th Episode: Little Book The Infinite Edition II Is Almost Perfect

JUN 25, 202615 MIN
Bourbon Bytes Podcast

100th Episode: Little Book The Infinite Edition II Is Almost Perfect

JUN 25, 202615 MIN

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It’s the 100th episode of the Bourbon Bytes podcast! This week, I’m celebrating the milestone with a packed whiskey news lineup and a special Byte-Sized Review of Little Book The Infinite: Edition II from Jim Beam. Willett filled the first barrel at its new Springfield distillery, Bacardi is taking full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey, Four Roses officially announced its first Experimental Series release finished in Japanese Mizunara oak, Blade & Bow is launching a 12-year Solera Reserve bourbon, and Frey Ranch released its first 10-year bourbon. We also talk about the new “day cap” drinking trend, because apparently Gen Z may have just rebranded happy hour. Then it’s time for the main event: Little Book The Infinite: Edition II. This special Jim Beam family blend brings together 22-year bourbon distilled by Booker Noe, 10-year bourbon distilled by Fred Noe, and 7-year bourbon from Freddie Noe. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 120.4 proof, and it might be one of the best bourbons I’ve ever reviewed on the podcast. Expect deep mahogany oak, vanilla, cinnamon, rich sweetness, charred barrel spice, incredible balance, and a full-bodied finish that drinks far below its proof. 🥃 Topics covered: 100th episode thank-you Willett’s new Springfield distillery fills its first barrel Bacardi takes full ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey Four Roses Experimental Series #1 Mizunara Oak Blade & Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon The “day cap” trend Little Book The Infinite: Edition II review Final score and whether it is worth $180–$200 Thank you all for listening, supporting, and helping Bourbon Bytes reach 100 episodes. Cheers and game on!   Chapter Markers: 00:00 100th Episode Intro 00:28 Welcome + Thank You for 100 Episodes 01:09 Willett Fills First Barrel at Springfield Distillery 02:15 Bacardi Takes Ownership of Teeling Irish Whiskey 03:25 Four Roses Experimental Series Mizunara Oak 04:42 Blade & Bow 12 Year Solera Reserve 06:02 Frey Ranch 10 Year Bourbon 06:44 Is the Day Cap the New Night Cap? 08:55 Byte-Sized Review – Little Book The Infinite Edition II 15:16 100th Episode Outro