Little Book Chapter 6: To The Finish
Little Book Chapter 6: "To The Finish" is a 58.7% ABV (117.4 proof) barrel-strength American whiskey from Freddie Noe, eighth-generation Beam distiller — the 2022 limited release blending five American whiskeys finished with smoked and toasted woods: four 4-year-old straight malt whiskeys (cherrywood staves, applewood-smoked barrels, hickory-smoked barrels, maplewood staves) and a 5-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon. Rich toasted grain with hints of smoke — uncut, unfiltered and unlike anything else in the Little Book series. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 58.7% ABV / 117.4 proof (barrel strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Four 4-yr straight malt whiskeys (cherrywood, applewood-smoked, hickory-smoked, maplewood finishes) + 5-yr Kentucky straight bourbon
- Release: 2022 limited release, recipe 063, co-mingled by Freddie Noe
- Origin: Fred B. Noe Distillery, Kentucky
Barbecue Smoke, Distilled
Inspired by the smoking of hardwoods in cooking, Noe applied the pitmaster's method to whiskey-making — each of the four malt-whiskey streams began as the same American single malt, then was aged separately with different wood staves and smoked-barrel techniques before blending. The result is Little Book's most food-inspired chapter. Browse more American whiskey and the Little Book range at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: brown sugar, toasted cumin, cardamom, hickory-smoked almonds. Palate: rich toasted grain, nuttier and smokier with time — almond shells, dark chocolate, red pepper, yeasty bread dough and malt syrup. Finish: robust mouthfeel, welcoming sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to catch the smoke progression — or with a few drops of water to open the toasted grain. A collector's bottle that rewards patient sipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Little Book Chapter 6?
117.4 proof (58.7% ABV), bottled at barrel strength.
What is in Little Book Chapter 6?
Four 4-year-old straight malt whiskeys finished with cherrywood staves, applewood-smoked barrels, hickory-smoked barrels and maplewood staves, plus a 5-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon.
When was Little Book Chapter 6 released?
September 2022, as the sixth annual limited release (recipe 063).
Is Chapter 6 the last Little Book?
No — "To The Finish" refers to the whiskey-finishing techniques, not the end of the series.
Collector pours don't come smokier than this — grab Little Book Chapter 6: To The Finish online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.