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Jim Beam Single Barrel

malty woody
3.7
(3)€40United States, Kentucky, Bourbon

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Each barrel at Jim Beam is tasted before it earns the Single Barrel label. The distillery selects individual casks by hand rather than blending for consistency. Bottling at 108 proof without chill filtration preserves oils that standard releases lose. Butter and caramel meet toasted oak on first contact. Apple and citrus lift the nose. Peanut and rye spice sit mid-palate. Nutmeg and mint add a herbal edge. The finish lingers with vanilla and dry oak. Pour it neat for the full punch of a barrel chosen for character over conformity.

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About the distillery

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Jim Beam

Jim Beam Distillery, situated in Clermont, Kentucky, is an iconic American distillery known for its long-standing history and production of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With roots tracing back to 1795. The distillery employs traditional copper column stills and utilizes a unique mash bill consisting primarily of corn, along with malted barley and rye. Jim Beam whisky is often characterized by their smoothness, richness, and notes of caramel and vanilla. Jim Beam is that it is one of the largest bourbon producers globally, with a wide range of bourbon expressions catering to different palates and preferences. The distillery has remained committed to its family traditions and craftsmanship, passing down knowledge and expertise from generation to generation.

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About the Jim Beam Single Barrel

Jim Beam Single Barrel is a Kentucky straight bourbon whisky from the United States. Jim Beam draws each bottle from one hand-selected barrel at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont. The distillery upgraded this expression from 95 to 108 proof in 2019. Every cask is bottled without chill filtration to keep natural oils intact. That choice amplifies the peanut, rye and oak that define the house style. The mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley follows the classic Beam recipe used across the portfolio. Buttery caramel and charred oak lead the palate. Vanilla and citrus follow with apple brightness. Jim Beam Single Barrel shows mint and nutmeg alongside the signature peanut note. Rye spice builds through the mid-palate before oak tannins close the sip. Leather and floral hints add depth without softening the bourbon's direct character. This expression suits curious drinkers who want barrel individuality without leaving familiar Jim Beam territory. Each bottle carries subtle differences from its source cask. Batch numbers vary, so two bottles from different barrels can taste noticeably apart. That variation is the point of single barrel bottling. Enjoy Jim Beam Single Barrel neat to taste what one barrel can do. The higher proof rewards slow sipping with layered spice and oak. It makes a strong introduction to barrel-proof bourbon for fans of the standard Jim Beam line. Kentucky bourbon enthusiasts often compare bottles from different barrel picks to explore the range. The non-chill filtered bottling keeps the spirit rich and full on the palate.