Jim Beam / Knob Creek (James B Beam)

Question 1

Who owns James B Beam Distilling Company?

Answer 1

Suntory merged with beam in 2014 (Beam/Suntory) then Suntory Holdings brand change in 2023)

Question 2

What are the locations for Beam Distileries?

Answer 2

James B Beam & Fred B Noe Distilleries in Clermont, KY
James Beam Booker Noe plant in Boston KY
Old Grandad Plant in Frankfurth KY

Question 3

What is the Mash Bill for James B Beam Bourbon Brands?

Answer 3

77% Corn / 13% Rye / 10% Malted Barley

Question 4

What is the Rye Mashbill for Beam Brands?

Answer 4

Undisclosed, but thought to be very low rye - 51% or close

Question 5

What is the % of backset for Beam?

Answer 5

Unknown

Question 6

What is the yeast profile for Beam?

Answer 6

Proprietary yeast strain that used to be transported to the distillery each day and kept at home
Imparts nutty/peanuty flavor profile

Question 7

What is the Fermentation Length at Beam

Answer 7

Unknown

Question 8

What is the collection proof at Beam?

Answer 8

130 proof (65% ABV)

Question 9

What is the entry proof at Beam?

Answer 9

Typically 125 proof

Question 10

What are the wood specs at Beam?

Answer 10

4 Char

Question 11

What are the warehousing specs for Beam

Answer 11

7 - 9 story Rickhouses Masonry construction rather than wood frame (Beam does not rotate barrels)

Question 12

What are the key Brands for James B Beam Distillery?

Answer 12

Jim Beam - flagship (best selling Bourbon in US
Booker’s (Cask Strength, Unfiltered)
Baker’s (named after Baker Beam - Single Barrel)
Basil Hayden’s (Basil Hayden was Old Grand Dad) - High Rye Mashbill aged 8 years
Knob Creek - older age statement (9years) and always bottled at 100 proof
Harden’s Creek - three 17 year old Bourbons aged in three different places

Question 13

What is the difference between Beam White Label and Beam Black Label?

Answer 13

Same Mash bill 77/13R/10
White Label 4 years / 80 Proof
Black Label 8 years (likely now 6)/ 86 Proof

Question 14

What was the original name for Beam White Label?

Answer 14

Old Tub (changed in 1943 to Jim Beam)

Question 15

What is Beam Devil’s Cut?

Answer 15

Blend of extra aged bourbon with liquid extracted from barrels after emptying (barrel sweating)

Question 16

What are various Knob Creek bottlings?

Answer 16

Knob Creek (9 yr / 100pf)
Knob Creek (12yr / 100pf)
Knob Creek (15yr / 100 pf)
Knob Creek (18yr / 100pf)
Knob Creek Rye (7yr / 100 pf - 2nd & 6th flrs)

Question 17

What is distillation at Jim Beam?

Answer 17

Double / Beer Column and Doubler

Question 18

What is Jim Beam’s Single Malt called?

Answer 18

-Claremont Steep
-5 year old
-column still
-toasted and #1 charred barrels