Label Shown of White)In a recent independent study, the Beverage Testing Institute rated Jim Beam Black® highest among leading North American whiskeys for its overall nose, depth of flavor and finish. Every barrel is aged 8 years to achieve a full 86 proof and distinctive character that anyone can respect. 2005 Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated Jim Beam Black Superb (90-95) Highly recommended in the American Whiskey category of the Top 60 Spirits for 2003. Jim Beam meets the requirements for being bourbon: its mash is over 51% corn, and it is stored in new charred oak barrels for longer than the national requirement of 2 years (the required maturation time to be called "straight bourbon"; "bourbon" has no required maturation time). Jim Beam uses rye and barley to fill out its grains.
Like many bourbons, Jim Beam uses a portion of a prior run to create a better environment for the yeast in the new run. This is known as "sour mash", as this process is much like how sourdough bread is made. The standard white label Jim Beam whiskey pours a light amber color.
A detailed history of Jim Beam can be found in F. Paul Pacult's book American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon.
The Jim Beam distillery is part of the American Whiskey Trail.
Kid Rock references: Jim Beam in I Am The Bullgod: "I never was cool with James Dean / But I be hangin' tough with my man Jim Beam."
Recently the company has come out with Beam Soaked Sunflower seeds and jerkey. They come in 3 flavors; Original, Barbeque, and Jalapeno.
Robby Gordon drives the number 7 Jim Beam in the NASCAR Nextel Cup.
Like many bourbons, Jim Beam uses a portion of a prior run to create a better environment for the yeast in the new run. This is known as "sour mash", as this process is much like how sourdough bread is made. The standard white label Jim Beam whiskey pours a light amber color.
A detailed history of Jim Beam can be found in F. Paul Pacult's book American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon.
The Jim Beam distillery is part of the American Whiskey Trail.
Kid Rock references: Jim Beam in I Am The Bullgod: "I never was cool with James Dean / But I be hangin' tough with my man Jim Beam."
Recently the company has come out with Beam Soaked Sunflower seeds and jerkey. They come in 3 flavors; Original, Barbeque, and Jalapeno.
Robby Gordon drives the number 7 Jim Beam in the NASCAR Nextel Cup.
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