Clermont Steep 5 year old, 47%

Beam’s first American single malt—the initial run was limited, but this is a permanent addition to the Beam lineup. Baking bread, honey-wheat pretzels, candy shop, and hot chocolate on the nose. The palate is malty and chocolaty, with oats and honey, and burnt toast. A moderate-length finish is somewhat less sweet, with barrel char, dark chocolate, espresso beans, cinnamon, and pepper spice. Sweetness balanced with toast, char, and grain on the finish.