Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml

$99.00
Overview
Kentucky Bourbon · Wine and Sherry Cask Finishing · 47% ABV · 700ml

Legent is a Kentucky bourbon created through a collaboration between Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe and House of Suntory chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. Bourbon aged in new charred American oak is divided into portions, with some finished in California red wine and sherry casks before blending.

Bottled at 47% ABV, Legent combines caramel, baking spice and oak with dried fruit and dark red fruit notes. Kentucky production and Japanese blending expertise meet in a bourbon designed for thoughtful sipping.

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

Legent brings together Kentucky bourbon-making and Japanese blending expertise through a collaboration between Fred Noe and Shinji Fukuyo. Portions of the bourbon are finished in red wine and sherry casks, then blended with Kentucky straight bourbon for a profile of caramel, fruit, spice and oak.

Attribute Detail
Mash bill Beam family recipe using corn, rye and malted barley
Initial maturation New charred American oak
Finishing A portion finished in California red wine and sherry casks
Blending Cask-finished portions blended with Kentucky straight bourbon

Product Details

Attribute Detail
Brand Legent
Producer Jim Beam
Region Kentucky, USA
Style Bourbon whiskey blended with wine- and sherry-cask-finished portions
Age statement No age statement
ABV 47%
Bottle size 700ml
Release Core range, launched in 2019
Tasting Notes

Nose: Brown sugar, almond and dried fruit, with oak and spice.

Palate: Caramel, honey and baking spice, with dark red fruit notes.

Finish: Medium to long and warming, with oak and a touch of leather.

What sets this bottle apart
  • A collaboration between Fred Noe and Shinji Fukuyo
  • Kentucky bourbon-making combined with Japanese blending expertise
  • Red wine and sherry cask finishing applied to a portion of the bourbon
  • Caramel and oak complemented by dried fruit and baking spice
  • Bottled at 47% ABV in a 700ml format
Distillery Information

Launched in March 2019, Legent is a collaboration between Jim Beam's Fred Noe and Suntory's Shinji Fukuyo. Noe's Kentucky bourbon, made using the Beam family recipe, is first aged in new charred American oak. Portions receive further maturation in red wine and sherry casks before Fukuyo blends them with Kentucky straight bourbon.

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2020

Who this bottle is for

For bourbon drinkers curious about cask finishing, Beam fans exploring a different expression, and lovers of sherry-cask Scotch or Japanese whisky interested in Kentucky bourbon. It also suits gift buyers looking for a bottle with a distinctive production story.

How to enjoy

Start neat to explore the fruit, spice and oak. Add a little water to taste, or serve over a large ice cube for a gentler pour. Legent is also a considered option for a Manhattan.

Why we curate it

At Bourbon Brothers Australia, we choose Legent for the way it connects familiar Kentucky bourbon flavours with wine and sherry cask finishing.

  • Caramel and oak with an additional layer of fruit and spice
  • A collaboration spanning Kentucky distilling and Japanese blending
  • An introduction to the possibilities of cask-finished bourbon

A distinctive choice for drinkers who want to explore beyond a conventional bourbon profile.