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Jim Beam – a real alcoholic legend. The drink won worldwide love due to the unique technique of preparation and refined taste. Bourbon composition: corn wort (78%), rye (13,5%) and barley (8,5%). Alcohol is stored in burnt oak containers for several years.
The history of Jim Beam
It is believed that Jim Beam is one of the few brands patented over 200 years ago.
At the end of the XNUMXth century, the American Jacob Beam built a water mill on the banks of the river to process corn kernels for the production of whiskey.
The alcohol business was gaining momentum every year, and more and more connoisseurs of bourbon appeared.
The secret of making whiskey was passed down from generation to generation, until Jacob’s great-grandson, Jim Beam, became the owner of the production.
Thanks to him, bourbon became the official brand of the same name, and the company continued to operate even during Prohibition in the United States.
An interesting fact is that in the XNUMXst century, the Jim Beam brand is still supervised by the descendants of the legendary Jacob.
Seven of the eight wine experts who evaluate the quality of Jim Beam whiskey were his relatives.
Overview of Jim Beam flavors and types
«White Lable» 40%
Light floral fragrance with woody notes. The taste is smooth, unsaturated, elegant. The drink goes well with cola.
«Signature Craft» 43%
Oak notes are distinctly audible. Honey aroma, vanilla aftertaste with hints of caramel and prunes.
«Black» 43%
The aroma is pronounced caramel with oak notes. The taste is soft, gives honey and citrus. The drink is consumed in its pure form or as a cocktail ingredient.
«Devil’s Cut» 45%
The taste is tart, concentrated, gives strong alcohol. The aroma is heavy, with cherry and chocolate undertones.
«Red Stag Black Cherry» 40%
The composition of the drink includes cherry liqueur. The aroma is soft, fruity. The taste is sweetish, gives off corn and berry notes. There is spice in the warm aftertaste. “Black Cherry” is a favorite drink of women.
«Honey» 35%
The composition of bourbon includes natural honey. The drink is moderately sweet, with a pronounced honey aroma. The aftertaste is caramel and vanilla.
«Apple» 35%
Bourbon contains apple liqueur. The taste is sour, caramel notes are felt.
«Double Oak» 43%
Intense aroma harmonizes with a mild aftertaste. The bouquet has notes of oak, cloves and spices.
How to drink Jim Beam
Alcohol gourmets recommend drinking Jim Beam in its purest form. Only the classic “Original” can be diluted with ice cubes.
Varieties with fruit and honey additives go well with cola, apple or pomegranate juice.
Recommended proportion: 30/70.
For lovers of strong drinks – 50/50.
How to spot fake Jim Beam
The inscriptions on the label are clear, without typographical errors. There are no adhesive smudges on the label itself, the upper and lower parts have protrusions.
Smooth lid, no corrugated inserts.
At the bottom of the lid there is a golden stripe with the inscription Jim Beam, followed by another one – a circular one.
The neck of the container has a pronounced bulge, barrel shape. The lower part of the neck is faceted.
The sides of the product are decorated with embossed Jim Beam inscriptions around the entire perimeter.
The unique serial number is clearly displayed on the glass at the bottom of the bottle. This number is duplicated on the inside of the glass.
The actual and indicated volume of the drink on the label is the same.
Relevance: 16.04.2018
Metki: Whiskey and bourbon, Marki bourbon