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Whiskey Review: Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task

We review Little Book Chapter 2: Noe Simple Task, the latest limited whiskey release from distiller Freddie Noe, son of current Beam master distiller Fred Noe.

OVERALL RATING

9
$100.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

About:

118.8 proof, about $100 for 750 ml, a blend of 8-year Kentucky straight rye, 40-year 100 percent corn Canadian whisky and 13-year Canadian rye.
Appearance:
It…looks like whiskey! A pleasing, middle-of-the-road whiskey color. Light amber, with a slightly orange hue: Think more organic navel than neon orange mandarin peel.
Nose:
Sweet with edges of fruitiness: Green apples, star jasmine, hot buttered sourdough toast, butterscotch.
Palate:
This…does taste high-proof at all. That’s dangerous–and so damn tasty! I tried this after the WhistlePig Boss Hog, which is about the same alcohol level and that was super-fiery. This, on the other hand, is smooth as hell (and 1/5th the price). It carries over the fruity and sweet qualities I got on the nose and finishes minty and a little licorice, but just barely (which is good because I loathe licorice). Spearmint and wintergreen. There’s no burning, only refreshment. It’s funny, because I don’t consider myself generally a fan of Canadian whiskey—what I’ve had tastes kind of acrid and unfinished—but this is something I certainly want to savor. It’s got a good rye chew factor. If you can get your hands on a bottle of this limited release, you should! It’s a treat from first sip to long lingering finish.
Finish:
Comments:
This is light and a little dangerous and I just love it. It’s the whiskey equivalent of catching someone’s eye, then having them come back and talk to you and they look as good up close and their voice is sexy and they smell good and your bodies fit together well as you lean into each other and you never run out of things to say. That’s this whiskey!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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