Jim Beam Pre-prohibition Rye Whiskey 70 cl 40%

Before Prohibition, rye was just as common as corn in American whiskey — this expression brings that recipe back.

Expert description

Pre-Prohibition Rye is a rye whiskey referencing the style from before American Prohibition (1920-1933), when rye-based whiskeys were far more common than today. Bottled at 40%. 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.

It's made from a rye-dominant mash rather than Jim Beam's usual bourbon recipe, giving a spicier, drier profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spicy with rye, pepper and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is dry and spicy with pepper and rye, balanced by light sweetness from the barrel.

Finish

The finish is medium, spicy and warm.

Specifications

Name: Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Rye
Distillery: Jim Beam
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Rye Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Dry · Pepper · Rye

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Frequently asked questions about Jim Beam Pre-Prohibition Rye

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 Pre-Prohibition Rye best served?

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

What does 'Pre-Prohibition' mean?

It references the style from before American Prohibition (1920-1933), when rye-based whiskeys were more common than today.