Straight Bourbon Double Oak
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-smoked beef brisket, rich pecan pie, or mature blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1795 by Jacob Beam, the James B. Beam Distilling Co. stands as the preeminent pillar of Kentucky bourbon heritage. Situated in Clermont, Kentucky, amidst the rolling limestone hills of Bullitt and Nelson counties, the distillery leverages the region’s calcium-rich, iron-free spring water, which naturally purifies the mash and enhances clarity. The production philosophy centers on a proprietary heirloom yeast strain maintained continuously since the repeal of Prohibition, combined with a sour-mash fermentation method and traditional column still distillation. Maturation occurs in heavily charred, new American white oak barrels held in multi-story open-air rickhouses, subject to the drastic seasonal temperature swings of the continental climate that drive deep wood extraction. Under the stewardship of seventh- and eighth-generation Master Distillers Fred Noe and Freddie Noe, the distillery produces benchmark expressions such as the iconic Jim Beam White Label, Single Barrel, Double Oak, and Straight Rye, maintaining an unbroken continuity of classic American whiskey craftsmanship.