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Product Description

Jim Beam Bonded Bourbon is made from the classic Jim Beam recipe, using a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), in compliance with the Bottled-in-Bond Act, which also requires that the bourbon be aged for at least four years and produced in a single distillation season by one distiller. The result is a higher-proof bourbon that retains the smooth character and rich flavors Jim Beam is known for.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: In my tastings, Jim Beam Bonded presents a rich aroma with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. The bourbon has a slight hint of spice from the rye, with underlying traces of dried fruit and light woodiness that add depth to the overall bouquet.

Palate: The palate is full-bodied, with a bold, slightly spicy profile. The caramel and vanilla sweetness are balanced by strong oak and a touch of rye spice. I also detect traces of dried fruit, dark sugar, and toasted nuts, giving the bourbon a rich, complex mouthfeel. The higher proof brings a warmth that complements the wood and spice notes.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak, mild spice, and a touch of sweetness from the caramel. The higher alcohol content leaves a slightly dry, but smooth, aftertaste that carries the bourbon’s wood and spice character.

Available Sizes

• 700 ml

• 750 ml

• 1 L

ABV

50% alcohol by volume (100 US Proof) – bottled-in-bond standard

Style/Type

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Bottled-in-bond, 100-proof, unfiltered, non-carbon-filtered

Producer

Beam Suntory (Suntory Holdings subsidiary)

Distillery Location

Jim Beam Distillery, Clermont, Kentucky, USA (approximately 30 miles from Louisville, Kentucky)

Mashbill

Approximately 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley – corn-forward composition emphasising sweetness with subtle rye spice

Bottled-in-Bond Standards

Federal regulations (Bottled-in-Bond Act 1897): Minimum 4-year aging; bottled at exactly 100 US proof (50% ABV); single distillery production; bottled at production location. These stringent standards ensure consistent quality and full character.

Fermentation

Proprietary yeast strain continuously maintained by the Beam family for over 75 years, ensuring flavour consistency

Chill Filtration

Non-chill-filtered and non-carbon-filtered; naturally occurring flavour compounds and oils fully preserved

Expression/Variant

Jim Beam Old Tub Bonded (Premium Bonded Expression). A limited-edition bottled-in-bond release honouring the Beam family’s original unfiltered bourbon heritage. Positioned as a premium offering within Jim Beam’s range, emphasising full proof and historical connection.

Awards

Recognised within bourbon enthusiast communities for its adherence to bottled-in-bond standards and robust character at 100 proof.

Indian Retail Indicative Prices

Not Available in Indian Retail

(Reason: This specific expression was a limited release globally and has been largely discontinued in many international markets (often replaced by Old Tub or integrated into other lines). It is not part of the official Beam Suntory import portfolio for India, which currently focuses on Jim Beam White, Jim Beam Black (Extra Aged), and flavor variants (Honey/Orange).

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