Jim Beam Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 proof; 4 years old Suggested retail price: $22.99/750ml The story: In February, Jim Beam rolled out a new expression that harkens back to the days of bourbon production under the requirements of the…
As expected during National Bourbon Heritage Month, the bourbon news has been pouring in lately. Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience opens today: Officials cut the ribbon yesterday on the latest Diageo investment in Kentucky, the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience at the…
Many amusing stories were shared at the Filson’s Historical Society’s recent Bourbon Salon at Oxmoor Farm, “Bourbon Families,” but one of the most amusing involved the grooming habits of Lincoln Henderson, the longtime master distiller of Brown-Forman who came out…
Jim Beam traces its history to Jacob Beam, who sold his first barrels of corn whiskey around 1795. The whiskey was first called Old Jake Beam, and the distillery was known as Old Tub. Eventually the whiskey also took the…
95 proof; no age statement $35/750ml The story: Jim Beam is one of the best-selling bourbons in the world. It’s pleasantly drinkable at a light 80 proof and not too pricey. But those are not qualities that appeal to those…
This week on “Justified,” we learned several things: Ava can take care of herself; Crowes flock together; and cigarettes really can kill you. RIP, Mr. Picker. Damn. That explosive scene was a good reminder of something we already know: Never…
Poor, dumb Dewey Crowe. He might have been “sitting high on the fabled catbird seat” early on in this week’s episode, “Weight” (SPOILERS ahead), but even when he was giving Boyd Crowder orders he couldn’t help but add a small,…
Earlier this week I told you that Jim Beam started making collectible decanters in 1952. I was inspired to research that after stumbling across what might be the motherlode of Beam decanters in Wears Valley, Tenn., just outside of Pigeon…
In 1952, the Jim Beam Co. introduced the first of what would become hundreds of specialty bottles and decanters made from glass, china and ceramics that honored states, sports, celebrities and more. A series of Executive Decanters was decorated with 22-karat gold. The…
Knob Creek Smoked Maple 90 proof Suggested retail price: around $30 for the 750ml The story: This brand, Knob Creek’s first flavored bourbon, was created in honor of Booker Noe, father of current Beam master distiller Fred Noe. “In addition…
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