Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 43%

Blacker label, longer ageing — the Black expression is Jim Beam's answer for anyone wanting a bit more depth than White Label.

Expert description

Jim Beam Black Extra Aged is a Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey aged longer than the core White Label, giving it more colour and depth. Bottled at 43%. The Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, dates back to 1795, when Jacob Beam sold his first barrel of bourbon under the name "Old Jake Beam". The family has made bourbon in Kentucky for over 200 years and seven generations, and the brand took its current name in 1943 in honour of James Beauregard "Jim" Beam, who rebuilt the distillery in 120 days after Prohibition ended. The recipe is built on the Beam family's traditional mash of corn, rye and malted barley, a blend the family says has stayed largely unchanged across all seven generations.

The extra ageing time draws more character from the charred oak barrels, giving a darker, more complex profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is deeper than White Label, with caramel, dark vanilla and toasted oak.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with caramel, spiced oak and a touch of dark fruit.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm with lingering oak spice.

Specifications

Name: Jim Beam Black Extra Aged
Distillery: Jim Beam
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Deep · Caramel · Spiced · Full-bodied

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Frequently asked questions about Jim Beam Black Extra Aged

Who founded Jim Beam?

Jacob Beam sold his first barrel of bourbon in 1795. The brand took the name Jim Beam in 1943 in honour of James Beauregard Beam, who rebuilt the distillery after Prohibition.

Where is Jim Beam made?

At the family distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, where bourbon has been made by the Beam family for seven generations.

How is Jim Beam Black Extra Aged best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

What sets Black apart from White Label?

Black is aged longer and bottled at a higher strength (43% vs 40%), giving a darker, more complex flavour.