Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon Review

I prefer the black label too.

Jim beam black extra aged bourbon review.

It s those extra years of aging that give jim beam black its full bodied flavor with smooth caramel and warm oak notes. This kentucky straight bourbon from beam was formerly known as jim beam double aged. Originally labeled with an 8 year old age statement jb black now comes to us as extra aged. It is aged longer than jim beam original also known as jim beam white label.

I recently did some work on the jim beam double oak and had heard that many people preferred the jim beam black. The result is a full bodied bourbon with an extra level of elegance and refinement that s meant to be sipped and savored. Our premium 86 proof extra aged bourbon ages years longer in white oak barrels than original jim beam. Winner of gold medal at the 2016 international spirits challenge.

That s why jim beam black is and always will be extra aged to taste and bottled only when it s just right. Jim beam black extra aged bourbon was a real surprise for me. As i mentioned before this is an easy drinking bourbon and would be appropriate as an inexpensive go to for cocktails or mixers. Jim beam black bourbon whiskey extra aged review jim beam black is the first big step up in quality from the original jim beam white label.

Black label extra aged is bottled at 43 abv. And of course just like its younger brother our original jim beam it s best when shared with others. This no age statement bourbon replaces the black label 8 year.