Jim Beam Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types
Jim Beam White Label is 80 proof on the Beam Distilling page used in this project. Bonded is 100 if labeled BiB. Other SKUs differ. Not a ranking.
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What Is Toasted-Barrel Bourbon?
Toasted-barrel is a cooperage/finish story, not a TTB class. Bourbon still needs new charred oak under 27 CFR 5.143. Proof is on the neck.
Weller Bourbon Line: Proofs and Types
Weller is a wheated Buffalo Trace line. Special Reserve 90 proof; Antique 107 is 107. Allocated. No fake prices or mash %.
What Is a Store-Pick Bourbon?
A store pick is a retailer-selected barrel, not a TTB class. The bottle still has to meet bourbon or straight bourbon. Proof is on that neck. No ranking.
What Is a Wheated Bourbon?
Wheated bourbon is still bourbon. Wheat replaces rye as the flavoring grain. Maker’s Mark is 90 proof. Weller Special Reserve is allocated. Not a class.
Bourbon Under $200: What the Label Has to Mean
Under $200 is a sticker, not a TTB class. Bourbon still needs 27 CFR 5.143. No 2022 ranking or MSRP.
Buffalo Trace vs Bulleit: What’s the Difference?
There are several bourbon choices in the market today, and two of the most popular ones are Buffalo Trace and Bulleit bourbon. Both bourbons have established a
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Maker’s Mark is wheated Kentucky straight bourbon at 90 proof / 45% ABV — the locked flagship number. Loretto, Kentucky; Suntory Global Spirits. Wheat
How to Order Bourbon
Order bourbon by bottle or well, then serve: neat, rocks, Old Fashioned, bourbon-soda. 1.5 oz at 40% is one NIAAA drink. 27 CFR 5.143 is US, not Kentucky.
What Is a Bourbon Smoker Kit?
Smoker English, unused as a 5.143 barrel. Leftover IBA OF 45 mL unused as a smoker IBA. Leftover 5.143 unused as a smoker class. Unused recovered 15-way ranking.