40% ABV, 750 ml

“Two years ago, James B. Beam Distilling Co. unveiled a smoky bourbon under its Basil Hayden banner. Called Subtle Smoke, it took the labels standard high-rye recipe and finished it for 6 months in toasted and lightly charred oak barrels that had been infused with hickory smoke. That release was intended as a one-off, but now Beam is bringing it back for a limited time. While 2024s Subtle Smoke is largely identical to the first one, the finishing length is notably shorter this time around, at just 6 weeks.” Whiskey Advocate