Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon (43% ABV)

Jim Beam Black Extra Aged is a premium expression of the brand’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon, matured for a longer period than the original white label offering. While Jim Beam does not specify the exact number of years, this bourbon is typically aged for 6 to 8 years in new, charred American white oak barrels. The extended maturation allows deeper wood interaction, yielding a more developed and refined spirit. The bourbon is distilled using the Beam family’s traditional corn-dominant mashbill and proprietary yeast strain that has been in use for generations. Bottled at 43% ABV, Jim Beam Black is filtered and bottled to emphasize smoothness while retaining the character imparted by longer aging. This extra aged release bridges the gap between everyday bourbon and small-batch offerings, delivering a matured experience while remaining accessible and widely available.

San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC):

2021: Gold

2020: Double Gold

Ultimate Spirits Challenge (USC):

2020: 93 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended

Jim Beam is one of the most iconic names in American bourbon, with a heritage stretching back to 1795. Based in Clermont, Kentucky, the brand has remained a cornerstone of the bourbon industry for over seven generations. Produced using a time-tested sour mash recipe and aged in new charred oak barrels, Jim Beam is synonymous with consistency, craftsmanship, and legacy. The brand is widely known for its approachability and broad appeal—offering a wide array of expressions that range from classic bourbons to creative infused and flavored variations. As part of the Beam Suntory portfolio, Jim Beam maintains its commitment to traditional distilling methods while embracing innovation to meet evolving consumer tastes. Revered both in the United States and internationally, Jim Beam continues to shape the global bourbon landscape through quality, scale, and storytelling rooted in American history.