Jim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry Infused Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry takes Kentucky straight bourbon and infuses it with black cherry liqueur — 70 proof (35% ABV) of warm, cherry-forward flavor built on the Jim Beam bourbon base. The black cherry lands right up front, but the bourbon underneath keeps it grounded: vanilla, oak, and caramel round out every sip. This 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 35% (70 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Kentucky straight bourbon (retailer-reported 4-year base — not brand-confirmed)
- Flavor: black cherry liqueur infused into straight bourbon
- Awards: 89 points, Ultimate Beverage Challenge 2013; 90 points, Wine Enthusiast 2011
The Original Flavored Bourbon
Red Stag helped invent the modern flavored-whiskey category back in 2009 — bourbon drinkers who wanted fruit, not sweetness, finally had a bottle. The formula never changed: take real Kentucky straight bourbon, infuse it with black cherry liqueur flavor, and bottle it at 70 proof. Brand copy describes it as "the perfect balance of vanilla, oak, caramel and black cherry notes." It's the benchmark every cherry whiskey since has been measured against.
Tasting Notes
The nose shows soft dark cherry aromas over traditional bourbon oak. The palate delivers warm black cherry layered over vanilla, oak, and caramel — cherry first, bourbon second.
How to Enjoy
Pour it over ice as-is, or build the classic Red Stag cola and lime. It's an easy gateway for cocktail drinkers into the flavored whiskey aisle — and the straight-bourbon drinkers can compare with the rest of Jim Beam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Stag a bourbon or a liqueur? It is Kentucky straight bourbon infused with black cherry liqueur flavor — a flavored whiskey, not a straight bourbon.
What is the proof? 70 proof (35% ABV) in the US; 750mL.
How should I drink it? Over ice, or mixed with cola and a lime wedge.
What does it taste like? Black cherry up front with vanilla, oak, and caramel from the bourbon base.
Cherry meets Kentucky — order Jim Beam Red Stag Black Cherry online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.