Jim Beam White Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 40%

The white label is where most Jim Beam stories start — the world's best-selling bourbon, according to the brand.

Expert description

Jim Beam White is a no-age-statement 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 whiskey matures in new, charred oak barrels as required by US law for straight bourbon, giving it a characteristic sweetness and vanilla note.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate is soft and sweet with caramel, vanilla and a touch of pepper, without sharp edges.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Jim Beam White
Distillery: Jim Beam
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Soft · Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel · Approachable

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Frequently asked questions about Jim Beam White

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 best served?

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