Jim Beam, An American Original

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 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?

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— 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