What do you do when awarded the International Wine & Spirits Competition’s 2016 Bourbon Trophy? You don’t change a thing. That’s why Jim Beam Black is, and always will be, extra-aged to taste and bottled only when it’s just right. The result is a full-bodied bourbon with an extra level of elegance and refinement that’s meant to be sipped and savored. And of course, just like its younger brother, the original Jim Beam®, it’s best when shared with others.
This premium, 86-proof bourbon whiskey spends years longer being aged in American White Oak barrels than the original Jim Beam. It’s those extra years of aging that give Jim Beam Black its full-bodied flavor with notes of smooth caramel and warm oak.
Nose – A deep nose with a mix of caramel oak, cinnamon and vanilla
Palate – Full-bodied, heavier caramel, well-balanced, rich and flavorful