The palate brings a chewy pocket of sweet oak and more of that buttercream, with honeyed spice and a freshly ground coffee note. Together with the baking spices and creamy sweetness, it reminds me more of a classic café miéle. There’s enough structure to keep it grounded, but plenty of that push and pull between sweetness and spice really sings through the palate.

The finish shows a bit more of the spiced side, with cocoa powder and sweet oak coming forward. For fans of Beam who want something a touch more refined, less earthy, and a little sweeter in the glass.