Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged

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A Kentucky straight bourbon aged longer than the standard Jim Beam White. Oak, vanilla and cinnamon aromas with fuller caramel richness — made for sipping.

Details

Brand	Jim Beam
Distillery	Jim Beam
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Age	NAS
ABV	43%
Cask	New oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Charred oak, vanilla and sweet cinnamon.
Palate: Full caramel sweetness and oaky depth.
Finish: Smooth, sweet and warming.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

On the rocks
Highball
Neat

On the rocks the caramel and oak settle into a relaxed sip. With more body than White Label, it holds its flavour well in a highball, and it is gentle enough neat.

Food pairing

BBQ, spare ribs and burgers — meat with sweet, smoky sauces.

Background & production

Made at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Following the Beam family recipe, the mash is mostly corn with rye and malted barley, and the sour mash method is used.

It is aged in new charred American white oak barrels for longer than the standard Jim Beam White Label.

It is bottled at 43% ABV.