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Freddie Noe, eighth generation Beam distiller and creator of Little Book Whiskey, has announced the second installment in his annual, limited-release series of blends – “Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task.”
The 2018 chapter delivers on this vision, featuring an expertly balanced blend that marries the bold and spicy Kentucky straight rye characteristics from Noe’s home roots and the more delicate flavors of aged Canadian whiskies that he came to admire following a trip to Alberta, Canada as part of his ongoing development as a Beam family distiller. “Noe Simple Task” is crafted with three uncut and unfiltered1 whiskies, including: 8-year old Kentucky straight rye whiskey, 13-year-old Canadian rye whisky and 40-year-old Canadian whisky made from 100% corn.
“For Little Book Chapter 2, I was inspired to work with the extra-aged Canadian whiskies I tasted while visiting our Canadian distilleries last year, but I knew I had my work cut out for me,” said Noe. “The floral, fruit notes Canadian whiskies achieve really intrigued me, along with the aging and production styles that are so different from what we do here in Kentucky. It was a step outside my comfort zone to bring these two worlds of whisk(e)y together, and I’m really proud of the unique blend I was able to achieve.”
The proof for Little Book II is 118.8, and it’s official retail price is $99.99.
