Baker's 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon
Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel — 107-Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Baker's 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon is a Kentucky straight bourbon drawn from one individual barrel after a minimum of 7 years in new charred American oak — bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), 750mL.
Named for Baker Beam — grandnephew of Jim Beam and a retired sixth-generation distiller — and produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, Baker's uses a proprietary yeast strain maintained within the Beam family for over 60 years, giving it a flavor fingerprint no other whiskey in the portfolio can replicate. Since 2019 it's a true single barrel: each bottle's neck tag lists its barrel's warehouse, floor, rack, and exact age. Ranked #16 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and gentle baking spice.
- Palate: Full-bodied — butterscotch, brown sugar, baking spice, and toasted grain with deep oak influence.
- Finish: Long, warming, and lightly spicy, with lingering vanilla and oak.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Single barrel — barrel details on every neck tag
- ✔ Aged minimum 7 years; bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV)
- ✔ Proprietary Beam-family yeast strain — 60+ years
- ✔ Named for Baker Beam; from Jim Beam, Clermont, Kentucky
- ✔ #16, Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whiskies of 2019
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to unlock its complexity, with a few drops of water to soften the oak, or in a premium Old Fashioned or Boulevardier where the bold profile shines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is each bottle of Baker's 7 Year different?
Slightly — as a single barrel bourbon, each bottle comes from one individually selected barrel, so bottles share the recipe and minimum age but vary subtly barrel to barrel.
What proof is Baker's Bourbon?
107 proof (53.5% ABV) — the third-highest proof in Jim Beam's Small Batch Collection, between Knob Creek and Booker's.
Who was Baker Beam?
Baker Beam, grandnephew of Jim Beam, was a retired sixth-generation Beam family distiller — the bourbon honors his quiet, independent-minded character.
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