Jim Beam

Jim Beam is the world’s best-selling bourbon, produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky — the same Beam family recipe and yeast strain passed down through eight generations since 1795. The distillery produces the full spectrum from everyday mixing bourbon to highly regarded small-batch and single-barrel expressions.

Jim Beam White Label is the global standard — 4 years aged, 80 proof, the benchmark for accessible Kentucky bourbon. Jim Beam Black is aged 8 years at 86 proof, noticeably richer and more complex. The Small Batch Collection spans Knob Creek, Booker’s, Basil Hayden’s, and Baker’s — four distinctly positioned premium bourbons all from the Jim Beam family. The flavored line (Apple, Honey, Vanilla) offers approachable sweet expressions at Jim Beam proof. Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Jim Beam White and Black?

Jim Beam White is aged 4 years at 80 proof — light, sweet, and the standard mixing bourbon. Jim Beam Black is aged 8 years at 86 proof, producing noticeably deeper oak, caramel, and vanilla flavors with more complexity. Both are from the same distillery and recipe; the extra aging time in Kentucky’s climate makes a genuine flavor difference.

Are Knob Creek, Booker’s, and Basil Hayden’s related to Jim Beam?

Yes — all four Small Batch Collection bourbons (Knob Creek, Booker’s, Basil Hayden’s, and Baker’s) are produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont and Booker Noe Plant in Boston, Kentucky. Each uses the same core Beam yeast and recipe with different mashbills, proof points, aging lengths, and barrel selections to produce four distinct premium expressions under the same Beam family umbrella.