Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon Whiskey is an 86-proof (43% ABV) 750mL bourbon from Clermont, Kentucky — the "Extra Aged" expression of the Beam family, matured longer than the 4-year Jim Beam White Label for a richer, more refined pour. Made to the Beam family's 77% corn / 13% rye / 10% malted barley mash bill and built for drinking neat or in a classic highball, it carries the extra-aged depth that made Jim Beam Black the family's connoisseur bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: Extra Aged — longer than the 4-year Jim Beam White; no dedicated age statement (est. ~6 yrs)
- Mash bill: 77% corn / 13% rye / 10% malted barley
- Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
- Label note: the store's "Extra Aged" label = 86 proof; the newer "Aged 7 Years" label = 90 proof
Extra Aged, Not Extra Complicated
Jim Beam Black's identity has always been simple: the same Beam bourbon, more time in the barrel. The "Extra Aged" label marks bourbon aged longer than the 4-year White Label — no age statement, just extra time — and for years it was the bottle the Beam family poured for themselves. It has collected the IWSC 2016 Bourbon Trophy and Double Gold at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition along the way. Note the label: this bottle is the 86-proof "Extra Aged" expression — the newer permanent release carries an "Aged 7 Years" label at 90 proof. Explore the Jim Beam collection and more bourbon at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Extra time in oak shows — richer caramel and vanilla than the White Label, with toasted oak, baking spice, and the smooth, long finish the Black line is known for.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube to appreciate the extra aging, or in a proper old fashioned or highball — the Black was built as the connoisseur's everyday bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Jim Beam Black Extra Aged?
86 proof (43% ABV) on the "Extra Aged"-labeled bottle. Note: the newer "Aged 7 Years" relaunch of Jim Beam Black is 90 proof — check the label.
How long is Jim Beam Black Extra Aged aged?
There is no dedicated age statement; it is aged longer than the 4-year Jim Beam White Label (estimated ~6 years).
Is Jim Beam Black the same as Jim Beam Double Aged?
It is the successor — pre-2015 "Double Aged" bottles carried an 8-year age statement; the "Extra Aged" expression replaced it without a stated age.
The connoisseur's everyday Beam — add Jim Beam Black Extra Aged Bourbon Whiskey to your cart online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.