Straight Bourbon Single Barrel
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bourbon does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release, remaining at peak quality indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-smoked beef brisket, rich dark chocolate pecan pie, or mature extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Though categorized under 'Other' as a world-class American spirit, Jim Beam's Straight Bourbon Single Barrel represents the pinnacle of Kentucky's distilling heritage, tracing its lineage back to Jacob Beam in 1795. Crafted in Clermont, Kentucky, this expression is individually selected by master distillers from less than one percent of the distillery's aging barrels. Each bottle represents a singular snapshot of a unique charred new American white oak cask, highlighting the classic Beam mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. The limestone-filtered water of Kentucky and the dramatic seasonal temperature swings of the rackhouses force the whiskey deep into the wood, extracting rich notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel, backed by a gentle rye spice.
🍾 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.