Jim Beam WHITE LABEL Old Version 5 Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 175 cl 40%

An older label version of the classic — Old Version 5 shows how Jim Beam's design has evolved over the years.

Expert description

This 175 cl bottle is an older label edition of Jim Beam White Label Sour Mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 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. 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 bottle is of interest to collectors of older Jim Beam packaging, since the recipe follows the classic White Label style.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, caramel and a hint of oak.

Palate

The palate is soft and sweet with caramel, vanilla and a touch of pepper.

Finish

The finish is short to medium, warm and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Jim Beam White Label (Old Version 5)
Distillery: Jim Beam
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 175 CL
Old Version 5

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel

Investment potential

Low to medium — older label versions can carry some collector value for Jim Beam enthusiasts, mainly due to the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions about Jim Beam White Label (Old Version 5)

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 White Label (Old Version 5) best served?

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

What is an 'Old Version' label?

It's an older design version of Jim Beam's White Label packaging, which collectors are often interested in alongside the whiskey itself.