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Jim Beam is a brand of Bourbon Whiskey , distilled in Clermont, Kentucky . This brand of whiskey has been distilled since 1795 , founded by Jacob Beam. The Jim Beam brand is owned by Beam Global Spirits & Wine, which is in turn owned by holding company Fortune Brands .

Several types of Jim Beam, also commonly known as Beam, are available:

  • Jim Beam White label (Aged 4 years, 80 proof)

  • Jim Beam Green label (Aged 5 years, 80 proof, "Jim Beam's Choice")

  • Jim Beam Black label (Aged 8 years, 86 proof)

  • Jim Beam Yellow label (Rye whiskey, aged 4 years, 80 proof)


In 2006 , Jim Beam put its 10 millionth barrel into the rack for aging.

Jim Beam meets the requirements for being bourbon: its Mash is over 51% Corn , and it is stored in Charred Oak Barrels for longer than the national requirement of 2 years. Jim Beam uses Rye and Barley to fill out its grains.

Like many bourbons, Jim Beam uses a portion of a prior run to create the Yeast for the new run. This is known as " Sour Mash ", as this process is much like how Sourdough Bread is made. The standard white label Jim Beam whiskey pours a light amber color.

A detailed history of Jim Beam can be found in F. Paul Pacult's book ''American Still Life: The Jim Beam Story and the Making of the World's #1 Bourbon''.

The Jim Beam distillery is on the American Whiskey Trail .

A 1964 Jim Beam whiskey bottle was used for Jeannie's bottle in the 1965 television series, I Dream Of Jeannie .


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