Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) and carries a 4-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $20.
Tasting notes
The world's best-selling bourbon. 4 years old, Clermont KY. Light and accessible — vanilla, caramel, oak, and a touch of grain. The benchmark entry-level Kentucky straight bourbon.
How it compares
- At $20, it is priced 75% below the median bourbon in the catalog ($80).
- At 80 proof it runs 23 proof points lower than the typical bourbon here (103.4 proof).
- It ranks #174 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #16 of 23 from Beam Suntory.