Jim Beam® Bourbon

Jacob Beam sold his first barrel of bourbon in 1795, laying the foundation for an enduring family business that lasted through even the hardships of Prohibition – which led the family to try growing citrus, coal mining and even running a lime quarry. After repeal in 1933, however, the Beam family quickly returned to producing bourbon. In fact, at aged 70, James Beauregard Beam, or “Jim” – the namesake behind Jim Beam® bourbon – personally rebuilt the family’s distillery, by hand, in just 120 days.

After seven generations and 30 family members of master distillers, the Jim Beam family tradition continues on today. In 2005, Frederick Booker Noe III, the great-grandson of Jim Beam, filled the 10 millionth barrel of Jim Beam, keeping the tradition of Jacob Beam alive for the next generation of bourbon drinkers.

Awards & Accolades

#14 on the world’s top 100 spirit list
Jim Beam is the number one selling premium bourbon in the world
Jim Beam is the best-selling spirit in Australia
Jim Beam Black®: Highest Rated Whiskey with a score of 93, 2005 Beverage Testing Institute

Brand Facts

Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Whiskey is aged four years and bottled at 80 proof
Jim Beam Black®, aged for eight years and bottled at 86 proof, has a caramel taste and elegant finish
Jim Beam Aged to Perfection (available only outside the US) is aged up to seven years - or until our distillers claim it to be just the right flavor.
The Jim Beam portfolio also includes Jim Beam® Rye, Beam’s Choice® and Jim Beam® 7-Year