Imagine bourbon that got dunked in a vat of ripe black cherries and came out sweet, soft and dangerously easy. That's Red Stag. At 32.5% it's gentler than a straight whisky, so it sips happy over ice while the cherry does all the talking. Late night, friends over, you want something fun but still grown-up? This is the bottle. Crack it, pour it, thank yourself later.
The nose hits you with ripe black cherry first, like a handful of them warmed in the sun, then vanilla and a whisper of oak sneak in behind. Sip it and it's velvety and sweet up front, all that dark cherry and caramel rolling over your tongue. Then the bourbon shows up, a gentle warmth with a little oak and spice to keep it honest. It finishes soft, slightly dry, with the cherry hanging around. Sweet but not sticky, smooth the whole way down.
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Where it's from
This is pure Kentucky. It's built on Jim Beam's straight bourbon, made at the James B. Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, then infused with black cherry. Here's the fun bit: Red Stag started as a homemade recipe by a Beam guy who was a deer hunter and used to spike his hunting flask with black cherry. He nicknamed it Red Stag, and Beam liked it enough to bottle it for the rest of us back in 2009.
Good to know
- What is the price of Jim Beam Red Stag 1L?
Jim Beam Red Stag 1L is KSh 2,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Jim Beam Red Stag (Black Cherry) 1L taste like?
Sweet, smooth and full of ripe black cherry, with vanilla, caramel and a soft bourbon warmth underneath. It finishes a touch dry with the cherry lingering. Sweet but never sticky.
- What is the ABV of Jim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry?
It's 32.5% ABV (65 proof), so noticeably lighter and smoother than a standard 40% bourbon.
- How do I serve it?
Over ice is the classic move. It's also great topped with cola or lemonade, or shaken into a simple cherry highball. Keep it cold and casual.
- Is Red Stag a whisky or a liqueur?
Both, really. It's Kentucky bourbon infused with black cherry, which makes it a whisky liqueur. That's why it's sweeter and lower in strength than a neat bourbon.
- What pairs with it?
It loves smoky grilled meat like nyama choma and ribs, dark chocolate, and even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Anything rich or charred plays nicely with the cherry.
- Where is it from?
The USA. It's made at the James B. Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, and launched in 2009.
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Jim Beam Red Stag 1L price in Kenya
Buy Jim Beam Red Stag 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 3,199, 1000 ml at KSh 2,999 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 3,199
- 1000 mlKSh 2,999