Jim Beam Signature 12 years old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 43%

Twelve years is unusually long for a Jim Beam — the Signature range is where the brand shows what time does to bourbon.

Expert description

Jim Beam Signature 12 Year is a Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey aged for at least 12 years, notably longer than the core White Label and Black expressions. 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 extended ageing brings more colour, depth and barrel influence than the younger expressions in the range.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is deep and complex with dark caramel, toasted oak and a hint of dried fruit.

Palate

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

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering oak and spice.

Specifications

Name: Jim Beam Signature 12 år
Distillery: Jim Beam
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 12 years

Flavour profile

Deep · Complex · Caramel · Spiced · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Medium — 12 years is unusual for Jim Beam's core range, making the Signature series interesting to enthusiasts seeking more mature bourbon at an accessible price.

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Frequently asked questions about Jim Beam Signature 12 år

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 Signature 12 år best served?

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

Why is 12 years unusual for Jim Beam?

Jim Beam's core range typically carries no age statement or shorter ageing, so a 12-year expression represents notably more maturation time.