Production Standards

Cooperage
Charred New American White Oak (Char #4 "Alligator" char standard).
Warehouse Notes
Distinctive multi-story wood-and-metal clad open rickhouses spread across Clermont, Boston, and Frankfort, Kentucky.

Mash Bill Reference

Mash BillGrain Makeup
Standard Beam Bourbon77% Corn, 13% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)63% Corn, 27% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Beam Straight Rye51% Rye, 39% Corn, 10% Malted Barley
Monongahela-Style Rye (A. Overholt)80% Rye, 20% Malted Barley
Basil Hayden Golden Rye100% Malted Rye
Clermont Steep American Single Malt100% American Malted Barley

Core Expressions (72)

NAS 95 Proof (47.5% ABV) Monongahela-Style Rye (A. Overholt)

Overholt's first return to its Monongahela-style roots, made from 80% rye and 20% malted barley; caramel, sandalwood, and caraway lead to brown butter, honeysuckle, and clove, finishing with warm baking spice.

13 Years (Single Barrel) 107 Proof (53.5% ABV)

An extended-aged single barrel selection; fruit, vanilla, and caramel lead to oak and toasted nuts, finishing robust, medium-long, and warmly rounded.

7 Years (Single Barrel) 107 Proof (53.5% ABV)

A higher-rye recipe from warm rickhouse floors; charred oak and vanilla meet caramel and dried fruit, with subtle rye spice and a full-bodied, baking-spice finish.

7 Years (Single Barrel) 107 Proof (53.5% ABV)

Sourced from warm, upper rickhouse floors; toasted almond, creme brulee, stone fruit, and drying oak.

Basil Hayden Standard
NAS (~6–8 Years) 80 Proof (40% ABV)

High-rye approachable profile; sweet corn, white pepper, herbal tea, dried apricot, and gentle honey.

10 Years 80 Proof (40% ABV)

An annual limited release aged a full decade; big oak and char meet vanilla and rye spice, finishing lightly smoky with a hint of char.

NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV)

Finished in French Cognac casks; dried fruit and charred oak on the nose lead to vanilla, caramel, apricot, and raisin, closing on a charred-oak finish lifted by dried fruit.

NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV)

A rye whiskey finished with port wine; oak and dark berries meet caramel, dried fruit, and warm spice, finishing long with rye spice and lingering sweetness.

NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV) Basil Hayden Golden Rye

Made from 100% malted rye; hints of oak and caramel meet subtle floral spice, sweet vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted rye bread.

NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV)

Brown rice stands in for rye in this small-batch recipe, finished with a second aging in a toasted-then-flash-charred barrel; toasted oak, dried fruit, and caramelized sugar lead to vanilla and a sweet caramel finish.

Booker's Bourbon Barrel Proof
Batch-aged (~6–7+ Years) Uncut & Unfiltered (~124–130+ Proof)

Center-cut rickhouse barrels; uncut, powerful notes of rich tobacco, roasted peanuts, leather, dark cocoa, and fiery cinnamon.

Booker's The Reserves Barrel Proof
Batch-aged (age varies by release) Uncut and unfiltered like standard Booker's, but finished in specialty casks that vary release to release (the 2025 edition used used-tequila barrels); proof/ABV not publicly disclosed.

An annual small-batch collection within the Booker's family, remaining uncut and unfiltered but finished each release in a different specialty cask; the current edition, finished in used tequila barrels, offers caramel and vanilla with charred oak, baking spice, and a complex, spiced finish.

NAS Proof/ABV not disclosed on the current official page; third-party coverage of the 2023 launch reported roughly 94 proof / 47% ABV, unconfirmed against current official copy. Clermont Steep American Single Malt

Beam's first American Single Malt, made entirely from American malted barley; toasted malt, caramel, and toffee lead to vanilla, caramel, and whole-grain cereal notes.

NAS Sold out; documented here as a real, distinct past release in this experimental, distillery-exclusive series. Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

The inaugural Distillers' Share release; brown rice replaces a traditional grain for a softer profile shaped by toasted-barrel aging, yielding baked bread, smooth toffee, rich oak, and light char.

NAS Sold out; documented here as a real, distinct past release in this experimental, distillery-exclusive series. Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

An American Single Malt finished across a combination of Courvoisier VSOP and XO cognac casks and custom toasted barrels, producing a toasty, wood-forward whiskey with fruity depth.

NAS Bottled at a higher-than-standard proof per official copy; exact figure not disclosed. Part of an experimental, distillery-exclusive series.

A blend of bourbons finished in French wine casks and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, pairing fruity sweetness with tannic sharpness at a notably higher-than-standard proof.

17 Years Sold out; documented here as a real, distinct past release in this experimental, distillery-exclusive series. Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A masterful blend of three 17-year-old Jim Beam bourbons aged separately across the distilling campus (10% Clermont, 60% Boston, 30% Frankfort); rich and well balanced with butterscotch, toffee, and vanilla.

NAS Part of an experimental, distillery-exclusive series; proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

Born from extending fermentation from three days to five, yielding an enriched, easy-sipping bourbon with less burn and more flavor -- notes of baked bread, toffee, and lightly charred oak.

NAS Part of an experimental, distillery-exclusive series; proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A Kentucky straight rye finished in Muscat wine barrels, adding rich, sweet notes of fig, blackberry, and clove to the whiskey's typical spice.

NAS Current release in an experimental, distillery-exclusive series; proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

An American Single Malt finished in specialty Sweet Peat barrels, producing a sweet, smoky nose with charred oak, vanilla, and tobacco on the finish.

NAS Current release in an experimental, distillery-exclusive series; proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A collaboration with the distillery's own Kitchen Table restaurant; a high-rye bourbon rounded out with French Sauternes wine cask finishing for a rich, balanced sweetness.

11 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

Aged eleven years in a dense, humid, creekside warehouse; lighter on oak and smoke than its warehouse-series siblings, leading instead with sweet aromatics.

11 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

Aged eleven years in a cool, dark, single-floor warehouse; leads with oak and char alongside notes of toasted sweetness.

11 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

Aged eleven years in a rare nine-story warehouse; unmatched complexity balancing oak, char, and sweet aromatics.

2 Years 108 Proof (54% ABV)

A young, low-entry-proof bourbon honoring Colonel James B. Beam; robust vanilla and caramel lead to deep, complex nuts and oak, finishing long and full.

NAS (a blend of ultra-aged high-corn and high-rye bourbons; batches have varied roughly 15-17.5 Years) 108 Proof (54% ABV)

A blend of ultra-aged high-corn and high-rye bourbons honoring the 1795 well built by Jacob Beam; sweet vanilla and caramel meet rich oak, delivering forward oak and char with stone fruit, finishing smooth with lingering vanilla and brown sweets.

17 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

The same 17-year liquid aged at the sun-drenched Boston, Kentucky campus, where widely spaced rackhouses accelerate maturation; toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate, and coconut lead to soft caramel, vanilla, oak, and faded hazelnut, finishing with sweet baking spices.

17 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

The same 17-year liquid aged at the original Clermont, Kentucky campus; burnt sugar and toasted oak meet sweet vanilla, delivering caramelized oak, brown spice, and seasoned leather on a smooth, sweet finish.

17 Years 110 Proof (55% ABV)

The same 17-year liquid aged at the humid Frankfort, Kentucky campus, where slower airflow slows maturation; delicate oak, campfire, and cigar box lead to concentrated caramel and raisin with gentle floral tobacco, finishing on sweet, aged wood.

Aged 7 Years (formerly "Extra-Aged" NAS) 90 Proof (45% ABV) Standard Beam Bourbon

Rounder, mature profile; heavy caramel, toasted oak, roasted nuts, vanilla bean, and cinnamon.

Extra-Aged (NAS) 90 Proof (45% ABV) Standard Beam Bourbon

Captures bourbon absorbed into the barrel's charred wood, blended back into the whiskey; deep char aroma with intense oak and vanilla, full-bodied and robust.

Aged 4+ Years, finished in a second charred oak barrel 86 Proof (43% ABV) Standard Beam Bourbon

Enhanced wood extraction; deep toffee, charred barrel staves, roasted corn, cocoa, and spiced vanilla.

Jim Beam Old Tub Bottled-in-Bond
NAS (Bottled-in-Bond, min. 4 Years) 100 Proof (50% ABV)

A revival of the pre-Jim Beam-era family name; floral honey and clove-laced oak give way to warm brown spice, honeyed sweetness, and a bright citrus lift.

NAS 86 Proof (43% ABV)

A tribute to the Beam family's first batch after Prohibition's 1933 repeal; non-chill filtered for a fuller, oakier profile with light vanilla, brown spice, and caramelized char.

Aged min. 4 Years 90 Proof (45% ABV) Beam Straight Rye

"Barely legal" style; crisp spearmint, cracked black pepper, floral rye, vanilla, and sweet citrus peel.

Hand-selected single barrels; NAS 108 Proof (54% ABV) Standard Beam Bourbon

Full-bodied single barrel character; rich baking spices, dark caramel, tobacco, roasted nuts, and heavy char.

NAS (bourbon component aged 4 Years) Proof/ABV not publicly disclosed by the official source as of 2026-09.

A blended bourbon combining classic Kentucky Straight Bourbon with a separate brown-rice bourbon aged four years; flowery and fruit-forward with mild caramel, honey, and vanilla, built for mixing.

Aged 4 Years 80 Proof (40% ABV) Standard Beam Bourbon

The world benchmark; vanilla sweetness, sweet corn, light caramel, signature Beam peanut note, and gentle oak.

Aged 6 Years, finished in two toasted barrels 86 Proof (43% ABV)

A seasonal release aged six years and finished in two toasted barrels; sweet vanilla, cinnamon spice, and a hint of clove build to a warm, wintry finish.

10 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

A deeper, older sibling to the 7 Year Rye; black peppercorn, vanilla, and caramel meet dried apple and oak, finishing smooth with lingering baking spice.

12 Years Cask Strength; proof varies by annual release (2026 release: 121.2 proof / 60.6% ABV).

An annual cask-strength release aged twelve years; caramel, char, and dried apple lead to butterscotch and seasoned oak, finishing warm with caramel and subtle cinnamon.

18 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

A limited-edition older expression; brown sugar and aged oak lead to caramelized oak, sweet vanilla, and baking spice, finishing warm with spice and light floral fruit notes.

21 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

The brand's oldest release to date; seasoned oak, caramelized sugar, and hints of smoke give way to caramel, char, and subtle fruit, finishing long with toffee and charred oak.

7 Years (single barrel) Individually barrel-selected and bottled; proof not disclosed by the official source.

Each barrel is aged seven years and bottled individually; robust vanilla and caramel notes, slightly smoky, deepen into vanilla, nuts, and oak on a long, full finish.

7 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

Full-bodied age-stated rye; robust black pepper, sweet honey, vanilla, cedar, and dried orchard fruit.

9 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV)

Pre-Prohibition style flagship; rich maple sugar, toasted nuts, vanilla frosting, dark fruit, and bold oak spice.

10 Years 106 Proof (53% ABV)

The first release in a new limited series spotlighting the blender's craft; bold vanilla and subtle fruit meet sweet confectionery notes and vanilla bean, finishing velvety with soft vanilla and seasoned oak.

A blend of 30% 9-Year Bourbon and 70% 7-Year Rye 113 Proof (56.5% ABV)

A blend of 30% nine-year bourbon and 70% seven-year rye; sweet maple and vanilla meet nuttiness and baking spice, delivering brown sugar sweetness with a hint of fruit and black pepper.

NAS (single barrel) Cask Strength single-barrel selection; recent example bottled at 127.1 proof.

A cask-strength single-barrel rye; expansive herbal and rye aromatics meet oak, delivering bold rye spice with vanilla and oak undertones on a long, warm, spiced finish.

Hand-selected single barrels (9+ Years) 120 Proof (60% ABV)

Concentrated powerhouse; charred oak, dense caramel, molasses, roasted pecans, and leather.

A blend of a 4-Year bourbon, a 13-Year true corn whiskey, and two nearly-6-Year malt and high-rye whiskeys Uncut and unfiltered components; overall bottling proof not disclosed by the official source.

The inaugural Little Book blend, mirroring bourbon mash-bill proportions across four uncut, unfiltered whiskeys; caramel and grain aromas lead to caramel and vanilla with toasted nuts, rye spice, and corn on a medium-to-long, complex finish.

A blend of Small Batch collection whiskeys (9 to 14 Years) and a 4-Year Jim Beam bourbon finished in sherry and toasted bourbon casks Bottled uncut and unfiltered; proof not disclosed by the official source.

A 2026 blend drawing on the Small Batch collection (Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Booker's, Baker's) plus a sherry- and toasted-bourbon-cask-finished Jim Beam bourbon; fig, raisin, and molasses lead to velvety caramel, cinnamon, and oak, finishing long with seasoned oak and raisin.

A blend of a 40-Year Canadian whisky and a 13-Year Kentucky Straight Rye Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend combining Canadian and Kentucky whisky-making traditions; caramel with soft spice and dried fruit leads to seasoned oak, spice, vanilla, and cinnamon, finishing with a slightly lingering warm spice.

A blend of 9-Year Basil Hayden, 9-Year Knob Creek, 11-Year Booker's, and 12-Year Baker's Bottled at barrel strength; exact proof not disclosed by the official source.

A blend of four whiskeys from the original small-batch collection, bottled at barrel strength; caramel and smoky barrel char meet sweet baking spice and vanilla, delivering vanilla, char, and dried apricot on a lingering, warm, oak-layered finish.

A blend including a 7-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, a Kentucky Straight Brown Rice Bourbon, and a high-rye rye whiskey Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend built around a brown-rice bourbon base; rickhouse aromas of vanilla, oak, and grain lead to brown sugar sweetness, charred wood, and dried cherries, finishing on warm, dry caramel.

A blend of four whiskeys of varied ages and distillation styles (minimum 2 Years) Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend of four distinct liquid streams; oak, caramel, and subtle smoke lead to butterscotch, toasted bread, and brown sugar, finishing with a light linger of warmth and smoked vanilla.

A blend of three 4-Year straight malt whiskeys (cherrywood, applewood-smoked, and hickory-smoked) with a 5-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend built around different wood-stave and smoked-barrel techniques; charred oak meets a complex mix of savory and sweet, delivering rich toasted-grain notes with hints of sweet wood smoke.

A seven-component blend (4 to 18 Years) drawing one liquid from each of the previous six chapters Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

An anniversary blend drawing one liquid from each of the first six chapters; subtle sweetness and clove spice lead to light smoke, sweet vanilla, and caramel, with a slightly floral edge.

A seven-component rye-focused blend, 4 to 18 Years, including an 18-Year high-rye bourbon and multiple Kentucky- and Pennsylvania-style straight ryes Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A rye-forward blend drawing on both Kentucky- and Pennsylvania-style rye traditions; butterscotch, fresh dill, and toasted rye bread lead to floral notes, sweet apricot, and heavy oak.

A five-whiskey blend of Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye, 7 to 11 Years Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend of five distinct straight bourbons and a straight rye; ripe apple, butterscotch, and baking spice lead to brown sugar sweets, warm vanilla, creamy caramel, and big oak.

NAS Proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

A blend of whiskeys distilled by three generations of Noe family Master Distillers -- Booker, Fred, and Freddie Noe; oak, char, and smoke meet dark fruit, cherry, and brown sweets, rounded out by caramel, vanilla, and baking spice.

NAS A new whiskey is added to the blend annually; proof/ABV not disclosed by the official source.

The second edition of the multi-generational Noe family blend; fresh apple and pear meet caramel and char, delivering rich vanilla and dark stone fruit on a warm finish of mature oak and char.

Old Crow Standard
NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV)

A historic sour-mash bourbon; honey, candy corn, and ripe citrus lead to vanilla and caramel with a touch of oak, finishing medium-long.

NAS (~4–5 Years) 114 Proof (57% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

High-proof cult classic; bold baking spice, burnt sugar, dark cherry, candied ginger, and heavy wood.

7 Years (Single Barrel) 114 Proof (57% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

A hand-selected single-barrel expression of the high-proof cult classic; dried fruit, caramel, and seasoned oak lead to sweet vanilla and brown sugar, finishing on seasoned oak, caramel, and baking spice.

16 Years 100 Proof (50% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

A limited, deeply aged release; charred oak, leather, and caramel lead to tobacco, vanilla, and oak, finishing long with baking spice and a peppery close.

7 Years (Bottled-in-Bond) 100 Proof (50% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

An annual, older-aged Bottled-in-Bond release; bold caramel, cinnamon, and vanilla lead to a full-bodied, velvety sweetness with charred oak, finishing with a long, lingering peppery spice.

4 Years (Bottled-in-Bond) 100 Proof (50% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

Distinctive high-rye spice; orange peel, cinnamon stick, butterscotch, floral mint, and toasted oak.

NAS 80 Proof (40% ABV) High-Rye Bourbon (Old Grand-Dad)

The brand's flagship high-rye recipe; a spicy nose of dried fruit leads to sweet vanilla, peppery spice, clove, and cinnamon, finishing medium and lightly spicy.

Old Overholt Standard
Min. 4 Years 86 Proof (43% ABV)

The brand's standard Kentucky-style rye; light spice and pepper meet fruitiness and vanilla, building to a full-bodied balance of spice and dark fruit.

Old Overholt Bonded Rye Bottled-in-Bond
Min. 4 Years (Bottled-in-Bond) 100 Proof (50% ABV)

A Bottled-in-Bond expression of the historic rye; robust oak and caramel meet soft vanilla, delivering char and spice over fresh oak with a long, lightly fruited finish.

Variable (annual release; most recent 12 Years) Annual limited release; age and proof vary by year (2023: 10 Years / 121 proof; 2024: 11 Years / 107.4 proof; 2025: 12 Years / 117 proof).

An annual cask-strength release with age and proof that vary year to year; bold mellowed oak and sweet corn meet black pepper and cinnamon toast, finishing long with rye spice, brown sugar, and charred oak.

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