Jim Beam, An American Original

Photo Credit jimbeam.com

 Jim Beam is one of those whiskeys that gets a bad rap as whiskey brand that is better suited for a mixed drink than to drink on its own. I think it is easy to over look some of their innovations and experimentations. It is also surprising to find out some of the other brands labels Jim Beam is distilling, besides their original namesake, the 4 year aged Jim Beam original, the White Label. I chose to look at Jim Beam this week as part of the Whiskey Roundup, because I wanted to learn more about the company that has been around since 1795. That's a lot of history to boast as a company. 

Remember what I said a minute ago about Jim Beam being overlooked as a brand best reserved for a mixed drink? At 100 proof, I'm not sure that this $250 dollar would be hitting your glass only to be filled with coke. This bottle will be hitting airport duty free shops in early 2021.

A little over the top? So maybe that’s where the 15 year old Knob Creek single barrels went?

Article via @MaximMag. #Bourbon #BourbonLens #Whiskey #JimBeam https://t.co/s3BH66qUcN

— Bourbon Lens (@BourbonLens) October 20, 2020

Old Tub is another label put out by Jim beam that I never heard of. After a little research, I found out Old Tub was Jacob Beam's original brand of bourbon. Sadly, it is not available at my local store.  

NCF makes a big difference with Beam -> Old Tub Bottled In Bond Bourbon Review https://t.co/UcA43kZVGI #OldTub #JimBeam #Bourbon #Whiskey #WhiskeyReview pic.twitter.com/2aC3yNrJ67

— The Whiskey Jug (@TheWhiskeyJug) October 22, 2020

If you have followed along for the last couple years, you've no doubt seen my 25 Days of Whiskey series on Instagram and Facebook. It should come as no surprise that I love whiskey advent calendars.

2020 Jim Beam Whiskey Advent Calendar Available Now! - https://t.co/VW1y7oYr6k #subscriptionbox #AdventCalendar #JimBeam pic.twitter.com/rbhpcD92G6

— Hello Subscription (@helloboxes) October 24, 2020

Booker's is a bourbon that I have heard of, but never had the opportunity to have for myself. I was also not aware it was made by Jim Beam. I'll be on the lookout for this and a few other Jim Beam labels to try out. 

Booker's Bourbon 2020-02 "Boston Batch" Review https://t.co/GV71DfKwbn #Bourbon #Whiskey #jimBeam #Bookers #WhiskeyReview pic.twitter.com/aQKLItp8cW

— Grain and Grape (@GrainAndGrape) October 22, 2020

Whiskey Roundup 06/30/19 to 07/06/19

Every Saturday I go through Twitter with #whiskey and roundup my favorite whiskey articles! These
are my favorites for this week!


This is the way to do the park! Helps take the edge off!

Took this with me to the park. It didn’t have water in it ...but a nice brown substance #Whiskey 🥃 pic.twitter.com/9CtM6aM9Rb

— 𝓐𝓭𝓮𝓵𝓪𝓲𝓭𝓪 𝓜𝓬𝓒𝓪𝓯𝓯𝓻𝓮𝔂 (@adellymccaffrey) June 30, 2019

Definitely is not a favorite tweet from the week. I have had some offerings from Jim Beam lately that have been greatly enjoyed!

The warehouse contained 45,000 barrels of "relatively young #whiskey," according to a statement from Beam Suntory, the parent company of #JimBeam. https://t.co/Ami5xFIFhA

— Michael Tiknis (@TiknisArts) July 3, 2019

Yes, this is heaven. The decanter is nice too!

Is this heaven? I think so! @Evan_W_Bourbon #whiskey #bourbon pic.twitter.com/w4eu1nlhpY

— Joey Guzman (@JoeyDadBod) July 6, 2019

I've been there. Looking from something cheap to take home or to a party, and get side tracked by a pretty label! Usually what I find inside is delicious and definitely worth the buy!

I actually just wanted to get some cheap as bourbon to make longdrinks but when I saw this I immediately fell in love.#whiskey #scotch pic.twitter.com/LxmBaKsDkt

— Sarah Errinwright 🏳️‍🌈🇩🇪🚀 (@SarahJueng) July 6, 2019

I've written about Roe & Co a few times in the last couple weeks. I guess I'm going to have to go to Dublin to check it out for myself!

🥃WHISKEY OF THE WEEK🥃

Because of the recent opening of the Distillery in Dublin, we thought we would choose Roe&Co.
Blend comprimising of malt and grain whiskey. All of these have been entirely aged in ex-bourbon barrel with a strong emphasis on first fill Casks. #whiskey pic.twitter.com/OpQqnU2rd1

— Sonny Molloy's Bar (@SonnyMolloys) July 4, 2019

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

Jim Beam Repeal Batch

To celebrate 85 years since the repeal of prohibition, Jim Beam recently release the Jim Beam Prohibition batch! This Bourbon Whiskey is non chill filtered in the style of whiskey produced just after the end of Prohibition. I was able to get my hands on a bottle, and just might have to go get some more!

From the label:

At 86 Proof and Non-Chill Filtered Jim Beam Repeal Batch is inspired by the way we made it after Prohibition. That means, all nuances and flavor gained through interaction of the whiskey and the barrel remain for you to enjoy. 

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Right up front, I got notes of sweet vanilla, followed by ethanol at the tail.

Taste: On the tongue, there is more vanilla,  with notes of spice/pepper

Finish: Smooth up front. Vanilla up front. Surprisingly, the ethanol notes on the nose do not carry to the finish. The finish gets a little harsh on the finish. Even mouth feel.

Overall, this is a solid bourbon and a nice departure from the standard Jim Beam. If this batch were to become part of the standard Jim Beam lineup, I could see making it a part of my standard collection!