Straight Bourbon Double Oak
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Ready to enjoy upon release. As a distilled spirit, it does not mature or improve in the bottle, but will remain stable and flavorful for many years if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Slow-smoked beef brisket, rich pecan pie, or mature blue cheeses.
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Hailing from Clermont, Kentucky, Jim Beam is a legendary name in American distilling, tracing its roots back to 1795 when Jacob Beam sold his first barrel of whiskey. The Straight Bourbon Double Oak represents a modern twist on this multi-generational legacy. Crafted from a traditional mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, this expression undergoes a unique two-stage maturation process. It is first aged in newly charred American white oak barrels before being transferred into a second, freshly charred oak barrel. This double-contact method coaxes out intense caramelized sugars, rich toasted wood notes, and deep vanilla undertones, creating a remarkably smooth and full-bodied spirit that honors Kentucky's rich bourbon-making heritage.
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Founded in 1795 by Jacob Beam, the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, stands as one of the most historic and iconic names in American whiskey. Currently operated under Beam Suntory, the distillery utilizes a proprietary yeast strain dating back to the end of Prohibition, alongside a traditional sour mash recipe of corn, rye, and malted barley. Jim Beam is globally renowned for its classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged in charred new American white oak barrels to produce signature expressions such as the flagship White Label, Devil's Cut, and Double Oak.