4 years of ageing in newly charred oak barrels produce a smooth, elegant and refined Bourbon. The flavour is medium bodied with hints of spice, vanilla and caramel.###Product DescriptionThe Beam family was actually of German decent originally known as Bohm. The name Jim Beam also stems from James Beam who managed the business before and after Prohibition thus keeping alive his family\'s legacy. I also think the name is a vast improvement on the distillery\'s original title of Old Tub!Tasting NotesSmooth, elegant and refined