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Jim Beam

Kentucky•United States

Jim Beam is the world's #1 bourbon and best-selling American whiskey globally. Crafted with a mash bill featuring corn as the primary grain, it undergoes distillation and is aged for a minimum of four years in newly charred American oak barrels—double the legal requirement for bourbon. This extended aging process creates Jim Beam's signature robust and distinctive flavor profile. Its versatility makes it a global favorite: enjoy it neat or on the rocks to appreciate its full character, or mix it with soda water, cola, orange juice, or in classic cocktails. Jim Beam is the essential bourbon that bartenders worldwide trust as their go-to whiskey for creating exceptional cocktails.

Founder:

Jacob Beam

Timeline

1795

Jacob Beam founded the Jim Beam bourbon whiskey brand

1820

David Beam took over the distillery and expanded the family's bourbon whiskey sales during the Industrial Revolution

1854

David M. Beam relocated the distillery to Nelson County to leverage better railroad freight advantages

1880

The distillery began bottling the product and selling it nationwide under the 'Old Tub' brand

1933–1934

James B. Beam rebuilt the distillery near his home in Clermont, Kentucky, close to Bardstown

1945

The distillery was acquired by Chicago spirits merchant Harry Blum.

1968

Beam company was acquired by American Brands.

1987

Jim Beam acquired four bourbon brands including Bourbon de Luxe and Old Taylor

2011

The distillery group was renamed Beam Inc.

2014

Beam Inc was acquired by Suntory and renamed Beam Suntory

2019

Another warehouse was destroyed by fire, burning approximately 45,000 barrels (2,385,000 US gallons)

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