Jim Beam 1795 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Jim Beam 1795 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Jim Beam 1795 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

$799.00
Overview
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey · 700ml

Jim Beam 1795 is a limited-edition bottle that marks where the Beam story began. Back in 1795, Jacob Beam sold his first barrels of “Old Jake Beam” corn whiskey in Kentucky, and this release was made to celebrate that. It came out in 2011 and was made for Australia and a handful of European travel retail stores, so most bourbon drinkers overseas never got to try it.

What’s in the bottle is a step up from the Beam most people know. It’s an 8-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, double the age of the standard White Label, taken from the top floor of a five-storey rack house where it’s hotter and the whiskey picks up more from the oak.

It’s bottled at 47.5%, well above the usual 37% to 40%. Expect vanilla, caramel, oak and spice. Only small numbers came in when it was released, and it’s long gone from the shelves now. A proper find for Beam collectors.

Jim Beam 1795 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a rare, premium expression that honours the brand’s founding year and deep American whiskey heritage. This exclusive release celebrates over two centuries of craftsmanship, tracing back to Jacob Beam’s first bourbon recipe in 1795. Jim Beam 1795 is available only in select markets and comes in a striking bottle that reflects its historical significance.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Jim Beam
Producer Jim Beam (Beam Suntory)
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Beam family recipe (corn, rye and malted barley)
Age Statement 8 Years
ABV 47.5%
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 700ml
Release Type Limited edition (2011), discontinued
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Vanilla, caramel and oak
  • Palate: Sweet corn and caramel, with spice and a touch of nutmeg
  • Finish: Oak and spice, with a bit of sweetness hanging around
What sets this bottle apart
  • A limited edition made for Australia and select travel retail
  • Aged 8 years, older than standard Jim Beam
  • Barrels pulled from the top floor of a five-storey rack house
  • Bottled at 47.5%, well above the standard Beam strength
  • Released in 2011 and no longer made

Distillery Information

The Beam family’s whiskey story goes back to 1795, when Jacob Beam sold his first barrels of “Old Jake Beam” corn whiskey in Kentucky. Jim Beam 1795 was released in 2011 to mark that start. It’s an 8 year old Kentucky straight bourbon, taken from the top floor of a five-storey rack house, where the heat pushes the whiskey harder into the oak. It was sold in Australia and select European travel retail stores, and only in small numbers.

Who this bottle is for
  • Jim Beam collectors chasing the harder-to-find bottles
  • Anyone after a piece of Beam history for the shelf
  • Bourbon fans curious how an older, stronger Beam drinks
  • Gift buyers after something you won’t find at the big chains
How to enjoy

  • Neat, to get the most out of the extra age
  • A splash of water brings out the sweetness
  • Or keep it sealed as a collector’s piece

Why we curate it

Most people know Jim Beam as the easy everyday pour. The 1795 shows a different side of it: older, stronger and made in small numbers for our part of the world. Bottles like this don’t come around often. One worth having if you collect Beam or just like owning a bit of bourbon history.