Jim Beam bourbon: history, overview of taste and types + how to drink and distinguish a fake

Jim Beam - a true alcoholic legend. The drink has won worldwide love thanks to its unique cooking technique and refined taste. Bourbon composition: corn mash (78%), rye (13.5%) and barley (8.5%). Alcohol is stored in burnt oak containers for several years.

The history of Jim Beam

It is believed that Jim Beam is one of the few brands patented more than 200 years ago.

At the end of the XVIII century, the American Jacob Beam built a water mill on the riverbank to process corn kernels for whiskey production.

The alcohol business was gaining momentum every year, and more and more bourbon connoisseurs appeared.

The secret of making whiskey was passed down from generation to generation until Jacob's great-grandson, Jim Beam, became the owner of the production.

Thanks to him, bourbon became the official brand of the same name, and the company continued to operate even during the Prohibition in the United States.

An interesting fact is that in the XXI century, the Jim Beam brand is still run by the descendants of the legendary Jacob.

Seven of the eight wine experts who evaluate the quality of Jim Beam whiskey were his relatives.

Overview of Jim Beam flavors and types

1. "White Lable" 40%

   Light floral aroma with woody notes. The taste is smooth, unsaturated, elegant. The drink goes well with cola.

2. "Signature Craft" 43%

   Oak notes are distinctly heard. Honey aroma, vanilla aftertaste with hints of caramel and prunes.

3. "Black" 43% alcohol content

   The aroma is pronounced with caramel and oak notes. The taste is soft, gives off honey and citrus. The drink is consumed neat or as a cocktail ingredient.

4. "Devil’s Cut" 45%

   The taste is tart, concentrated, gives off strong alcohol. The aroma is heavy, with a cherry and chocolate flavor.

5. "Red Stag Black Cherry" 40%

   The drink contains cherry liqueur. The aroma is soft and fruity. The taste is sweet, gives off corn and berry notes. The warm aftertaste has a spice. "Black Cherry" is a favorite drink of women.

6. "Honey 35%

   The bourbon contains natural honey. The drink is moderately sweet, with a pronounced honey aroma. The aftertaste is caramel and vanilla.

7. "Apple" 35%

   The bourbon contains apple liqueur. The taste is sour, caramel notes are felt.

8. "Double Oak" 43%

   Intense aroma harmonizes with a mild aftertaste. The bouquet has notes of oak, cloves and spices.

How to drink Jim Beam

Alcohol gourmets recommend drinking Jim Beam neat. Only the classic "Original" can be diluted with ice cubes.

Varieties with fruit and honey additives go well with cola, apple or pomegranate juice.

1. Recommended proportion: 30/70.

2. For lovers of strong drinks - 50/50.

How to distinguish a Jim Beam fake

1. The inscriptions on the label are clear, without errors. There are no glue stains on the label itself, the upper and lower parts have protrusions.

2. Smooth lid, without corrugated inserts.

3. The bottom of the lid has a golden stripe with the inscription Jim Beam, followed by another circular stripe.

4. The neck of the container has a pronounced convexity and barrel shape. The lower part of the neck is faceted.

5. The sides of the product are decorated with embossed Jim Beam inscriptions around the perimeter.

6. A unique serial number is clearly displayed on the glass at the bottom of the bottle. This number is duplicated on the inside of the glass.

7. The actual and indicated volume of the drink on the label coincide.

Update: 16.04.2018

Category: Whiskey and Bourbon