Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a classic American whiskey made from a mash of at least 51% corn, aged for at least four years in new, charred oak barrels. It has a deep amber color and a smooth, mellow flavor with notes of oak, caramel, and vanilla. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Jim Beam is a great choice for sipping neat or on the rocks, or for mixing into classic cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned.