Jim Beam is an American brand of bourbon whiskey produced in Clermont, Kentucky, by Beam Suntory. It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Since 1795 (interrupted by Prohibition), seven generations of the Beam family have been involved in whiskey production for the company that produces the brand.
With Prohibition finally repealed in 1933, Jim Beam rebuilt his distillery by hand in Clermont, KY, with the help of friends and family. In 1935, the first batch was ready, and since he no longer owned the rights to the Old Tub name, he sold it as Colonel James B.
Crafted by none other than Freddie Noe, 8th Generation Master Distiller, Fred B. Noe Distillery, this is the first American Single Malt Whiskey from James B. Beam Distilling Co. Clermont Steep is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
There are plenty of bourbons out there. But none like these. From new small batch releases to the whiskey that started it all in 1795, we distill each of our bourbons one way.
The two Jim Beam distilleries produce the best selling Bourbon in the world. But besides its mass products they also have different high class products in its range.
The success story of Jim Beam® began when our founder, Jacob Beam, son of a German immigrant, started selling the corn-whiskey recipe created by his father. He sold his first barrel of Old Jake Beam in 1795, a milestone for today's #1 bourbon.