Beam recently revamped its bottle and label design — and in some cases the names of its products have been tweaked — which makes the perfect opportunity to give Beam a fresh review. Who knows where it stands now. Why not consolidate the design across the line? Eh, just drink your bourbon and ponder it quietly. Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey White Label, — No sleight of hand here; the fine print still has the same age statement as ever: 4 years old.
Made with a low-rye mashbill — the standard Beam mash. The finish finds some minor secondary tones — nuts and even a hint of coffee — nothing outrageously complex, but enough to give the whiskey a bit of nuance until the corn chip notes make their inevitable return. A little time in the barrel is the biggest thing that sets these two brands apart. The white dog or newmake spirit will come off one of the three stills at the Booker Noe or Jim Beam plants.
This spirit will be racked into new American charred oak barrels, as required by U. Jim Beam uses No. Bourbon barrels are made from American white oak staves. Exposure to open flame creates a layer of char on the insides of those staves.
Coopers, or barrel makers, use a scale from 1 to 5 to determine how thick that layer of char will be. These ridges resemble the bumps on the back of an alligator. After the barrels are filled, they will be transported to a maturation facility — one of the first divergences of these heretofore nearly identical barrels. Both the Booker Noe and Jim Beam distilleries have multiple barrel warehouses. The maturation facilities utilize the multi-storied wooden rickhouse structures that are common throughout Kentucky.
Each warehouse has its own micro-climate based on its location on the site, its orientation, number of stories, construction materials, building age, etc. And within each structure, barrels at different locations will have a distinct taste out of the barrel — even if they originated from the same still run and were stored on the same day.
Through decades of experience, the production and blending teams recognize the sweet spots in each warehouse — the areas where the micro-climate is just perfect for maturing whiskey. By utilizing these beautiful barrels, the blending team can develop unique extensions — like Jim Beam Black — that have a different flavor profile than other offerings. But we can make some educated guesses when it comes to age profiles. Both are labeled as Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey on the label.
And a fluke in the law requires an age statement for straight whiskeys under four years. The age statement stuck around until — the height of the bourbon boom in the United States. Although the company no longer uses the 8-year age statement or the double aged term, the production team has made an effort to keep the flavor profile the same. So, although these flavorful younger barrels may prevent Jim Beam from using the 8-year statement today, we can say that the relative flavor profile is in line with a bourbon about that age.
While many brands showcase medals on their packaging, not all are equal. Palate : Balanced new oak flavors with corn, chocolate, black pepper, tobacco and vanilla. Description : In the glass, Jim Beam Black has the deep gold color of dark chestnut. Its legs are healthy at proof. Nose : Considerable oak presence, with complex notes of honey, leather, toffee, almonds and a hint of sweet corn.
And for an extra four bucks in asking price, six proof-points in strength and an additional two to four years in the barrel is by no means an unreasonable return on investment from a whiskey brand.
Trust us, there are plenty of other brand extensions that ask for more and give you less in return. Each is an excellent bottle of bourbon that is versatile enough to be enjoyed in a mixed drink, neat or on the rocks.
Which is better Jim Beam or Makers Mark? The Maker's Mark bottles with wax dipped seals are more attractive than Jim Beam's bottles. It is the dip marks that make Maker's Mark unique from other bourbons. Moreover, Maker's Mark comes in square bottles, unlike Jim Beam. It has also been said that Maker's Mark only produces fewer barrels a day than Jim Beam. What mixes well with Jim Beam Black? Shake vigorously and strain into whiskey sour glass. Garnish with lemon wedge and cherry.
What is the most expensive bourbon? What does Jim Beam Black taste like? It's those extra years of aging that give Jim Beam Black its full-bodied flavor with notes of smooth caramel and warm oak. How do you drink bourbon? Let the bourbon settle for a few seconds, then put your mouth on the edge of the glass and your nose over it, so you can smell and taste it at the same time. Is Maker's Mark good whiskey? One of the best-known and best-selling bourbons out there, Maker's Mark is iconic; even those who aren't whiskey fans will recognize their red wax-sealed bottle.
It's a great gateway bourbon for the whiskey-curious, as it's quite sweet, and deliberately so. How bad is Jim Beam? Jim Beam white label isn't meant to be unique. It's mellow, low proof and low cost for a reason: so as many people can enjoy it as possible.
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