Jim Beam Rye
Rye Whiskey · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Jim Beam Rye is a rye whiskey from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $20.
Tasting notes
A bold, old-school pre-Prohibition-style rye with warm notes, a spicy kick, black pepper bite, and hints of vanilla and oak. Bespoke rye spiciness with rich oaky smokiness and caramelized brown-sugar sweetness.
How it compares
- At $20, it is priced 69% below the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).
- At 90 proof it runs 10 proof points lower than the typical rye whiskey here (100 proof).