Jim Beam White Label

Is Jim Beam the world is bestselling bourbon?

Yes, Jim Beam White Label is the world is bestselling bourbon whiskey by volume, selling over 10 million cases annually. The Beam family has been making bourbon in Clermont, Kentucky since 1795 — making it one of the oldest continuously operating bourbon distilleries in America. Seven generations of the Beam family have overseen production. In India, Jim Beam is widely available and at Rs 3200 in Delhi it is one of the most accessible genuine American bourbons. For comparison, a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 costs Rs 4800 and Maker is Mark Rs 5200.

Jim Beam vs Jack Daniel is — which is better for India?

Jim Beam White Label and Jack Daniel is Old No. 7 are both iconic American whiskeys at similar India prices. Jack Daniel is at Rs 3800 has more brand recognition in India and a sweeter, slightly smoother character from the Tennessee charcoal filtering. Jim Beam at Rs 3200 is a more straightforward bourbon — corn, rye and oak giving a classic bourbon profile. For mixing with cola, both work excellently. For drinking with just ice or neat, Jim Beam is more typical bourbon character may appeal more to those who specifically want to explore American bourbon rather than Tennessee whiskey.

What is the price of Jim Beam in Goa?

Jim Beam White Label is available in Goa at around Rs 2500 for a 750ml bottle, making Goa the most affordable state to buy it in India. Delhi prices it at Rs 3200, Karnataka at Rs 3300 and Mumbai at Rs 3600. The Goa price is particularly attractive — at Rs 2500 you are getting the world is bestselling genuine bourbon at a price that competes with premium IMFL whiskies. Duty free airport prices are around Rs 1900 per bottle.

Is Jim Beam good for making classic cocktails?

Jim Beam White Label is an excellent cocktail bourbon because of its clean, accessible character. It makes a textbook Mint Julep — the signature Kentucky Derby cocktail. A Whisky Sour with Jim Beam, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup is one of the most balanced classic cocktails possible. The Old Fashioned works well too. Because Jim Beam does not have the intensity of Wild Turkey 101 or the softness of Maker is Mark, it sits in a versatile middle ground that suits a wide range of cocktail applications equally well.

Does Jim Beam use real Kentucky water?

Yes, Jim Beam uses water from limestone aquifers in Clermont, Kentucky. Kentucky is famous for its limestone-filtered water which is naturally iron-free and rich in calcium and magnesium. Iron in water can negatively affect whiskey production by imparting off-flavours and inhibiting yeast activity. The limestone filtered water of Kentucky is one of the reasons why the state produces over 95 percent of the world is bourbon supply. This geological advantage combined with Kentucky is climate — hot summers and cold winters — creates ideal conditions for bourbon maturation.