| Rating | 90 2024 Top 50 |
| Style |
Bourbon American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 45% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2024-12-04 |
Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years Review
Re-introduced this summer with a new look, updated liquid and proof (45 percent ABV), and — perhaps most notably — once again carrying an age statement, Jim Beam Black epitomizes the idea of a non-fussy, daily drinker. Oak- and vanilla-forward on the nose, the palate dances between dry, nutty notes and dollops of rich caramel.
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