Yea i honestly never understood the hate for Jim Beam white label. For the price tag, it's pretty damn solid

"You got me the *whiskey* I deserved, and helped my entire family!"

Jim Beam was my dad's spirit of choice. He liked it with diet Pepsi or 7 up. He passed almost 8 years ago. I have the Ducks Unlimited bottle he was given by a friend shortly before he passed and I'll have a pour for him on his birthday.

Jim Beam is actually a high quality whiskey sold at a decent price. Don't listen to anyone until you taste it. They been making good sipping whiskey longer than you been alive.

Finally, the impossible-to-find Jim Beam.

Beam...it's $20 bucks a bottle. It's drunk by people who work hard and want a buzz, and these are tough times, so it's nice to have something you can afford that you know. I can't afford many of the items you guys review.

I personally quite like this stuff, it's quite cheap in most places and very palatable. It's pretty much just a bourbon that's not too exciting. Also it's fantastic in coffee.

Shouldn't this be in Rare Whiskey Friday?

A guy drinking whiskey, with tattoos and a beard... quoting the Princess Bride lol 😄

As someone in the EU where bourbon is more expensive/limited in my area, at the end of the day I like to eat a square of dark chocolate and then sip some Jim Beam. Jim Beam is often on sale were as drinks like Monkey Shoulder, Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace etc.. aren't and end up being about 2.5-3x times as expensive.

Always has been and always will be my favorite bourbon for tailgating and camping; brings back lots of old memories.

JB is what got me into whiskey...Remember I got rich oak on my very first try that immediately brought back playing with sticks in the backyard as a kid (breaking limbs, sap on the hands). Was so neat to get that experience from a drink and so I kept going back, getting leather, bananas and cream until the bottle was all gone! Tried a lot more whiskeys since then but you'll never catch me talking bad about Jim Beam

I cant tell if Jim beam is hated or not when it comes to whisky, I hate the taste of alchohol but this stuff actually tastes amazing especially the vanilla flavor, it’s smooth and I can chug a good amount without getting a hangover. Clean stuff for sure compared to other stuff I’ve tried

This was my gateway whiskey honestly. I hate jack daniels for whatever reason, and it turned me off of whiskey in general. But I started watching you guys and Jeremy Siers, and decided to try again. I grabbed some Jim Beam white label on sale for 15 bucks, and now I’m seriously enjoying my journey through bourbons, and eyeing the Irish whiskey for my next branch, then on to scotch!!

I went a long time without having Jim Beam. I finally bought a bottle for a party and was pleasantly surprised at the decent flavor. This is not a bourbon I would write home about but it is consistent and tasty and good for mixed drinks and even drinking on its own. It holds its own in the world of whisky and should be respected for that, nothing more, nothing less.

Jim Beam is my go to drink for my hip flask when I go on a snowboarding holiday. Simply because no matter where you go you can find a bottle of this for a reasonable price. Keeping it as a drink for this purpose gives a special place in my heart.

IMO Beam white label is a perfectly serviceable bourbon. Its got a good flavor, is decent for use in mixed drinks, and is a good whiskey that non- whiskeynerd friends enjoy for parties. Not bad for a good drink while playing some video games or painting either. Not gonna lie, I always keep a big handle of it on my bar.

That is one extremely common Bourbon here in Sweden. It's almost in every liquer store here. As of now there's between 10-30 700ml bottles, and 15-35 350ml bottles in almost every of our 448 stores. 🤗

"Are you tired? It's not even lunch time." Sounds like a good time to drink some whiskey.

growing up, I always drank Crown Royal. Then one day my dad gave me a blind taste test between Crown and Jim Beam. Sure they're not the same style of liquor, but I didn't know that at the time. All I know is that the Jim Beam tasted much better to me so I started drinking it pretty regularly after that.

It's the best bourbon. If you are into minimalism. I am. Four Roses yellow is good as well. Both are great in their simplicity.

Beam is a great inexpensive whiskey when you're drinking for a buzz rather than flavor. Makes a good whiskey and coke and it's cheap enough to share a 1.75 liter with your friends while you watch a game.

I seem to remember that when you did the top ten budget whiskeys, JB surprised you both by showing up top three.

I always get a sweet apple candy on this one. It was my first bourbon, and for the price I find it pretty good!

I get a roasted peanut, dusty corn, and vanilla. Y’all got some craziness 🤣🤣🤣 I guess I just ain’t on your level.

hey Rex and Danniel... long time watcher/ first time commenter. I have tried jim beam a handful of times before, and my experience during those can be summed up in 2 words: PAINT THINNER. However, after a bit of hydration, and while watching this video, i tried a little 200ml bottle of JBWL... and i have to agree... licorice note, light honey, and dusty corn.... deffinately better than i thought initially :D thanks for opening my pallet to cheaper bourbon!

Daniel your movie reference there hits my childhood to a certain level (I’m 22, technically been drinking whiskey since like 17 or 18) that I have so much more respect for this show and you in general. The princess bride movie was one of the most quoted movies in our family. Thanks for being the best reviewers on KZfaq guys.

Is that available in my town? These small makers are so hard to find.

Evan Williams Black is older, higher proof, cheaper, and a fine sipper to boot.

The raw energy radiating from this video could power a household for millennia. Still watch it all the way through

This is what I like about you guys: You jump right in, no goofing around at the start.

My favourite cheap whiskey! 😂 I’ve always got a bottle of Jim Beam in!

Found Jim Beam to be good as a high ball. Discovered this in Japan at a great little Italian restaurant. Lol. True story.

I bet Rex is slowly increasing the height of his pant cuffs, so he doesn’t have to summon the whiskey mootch power eagle 🦅 and just smuggle a bottle in each cuff out of the vault.

My dad always kept a bottle of Jim Beam under the kitchen sink. He drank it with ice and a splash of water. A bottle would probably last him 6 months. When I turned 21 it was my first purchase and I used to drink it with coke. Eventually I graduated to the green label (which is not available anymore) with ice and water. Nowadays I prefer Old Forester.

Jim Beam has lost every blind tasting I have ever done. Fun fact.

Add Coke, a little, to JB and you have the American South.

>“I’ll push in in post” > Mic still in shot ಠ_ಠ Edit: I’ve since bought a bottle of this, £14. Definitely gonna be a cupboard staple.

I just got a "beef its whats for dinner" ad on this video i was pretty hyped its the first one I've seen since the 90s i think

Jim Beam was the first whiskey I really started drinking. Now my go to is Evan Williams.

If we want to go with coffee comparisons, Jim Beam White is the Dunkin’ Donuts Americano of bourbon.

I like how Rex went back and forth on the oak - dusty vs “antique-y”. I think the term he was really looking for was lacquer thinner.😜

It would be cool if you did a distillery review. Do like a plain cheap everyday all the way to high end expensive. Then kinda cover the evolution of taste and character between them.

Another Robert Burns Day skipped. Forgotten along with the quintessential shelves.

Great review. I consider myself a noob and would not recommend giving this to a noob. Start them with something exceptional and let them work their own way to cheaper bourbons. I think classic Jim Beam is fine if you just want a cheap sipper that is not offensive.

Pours 6 ounces of Jim Beam in a short glass. Adds ice and a splash of sweet vermouth. Takes a sip and thinks he's drinking a manhattan. - my uncle, lol.

That 'Big League Chew' sugar powder is CORN STARCH in the heavily CORN whiskey.

Have you done Jim Bean Black Extra Aged Bourbon? I cant find the video if you have.

I love Jim Beam I’ve been drinking in it for like 20 years I’ve had other bourbons but I always go back to this it pairs well with my Budweiser unfortunately people like this always seem to review it and not give it the props it’s do but I guess if I had didn’t have bills and had a bourbon room like the one in this video I’d probably say what their saying 🤦🏻‍♂️

curious to know if there would be much difference between this white label and the white label they send to Australia that is only 37% abv.

Mixing with coke, Jim beam is just fine and is priced right IMO

I sit right outside Albert Baladi's office in Chicago and played this just loud enough to see if he had opinions.

I was waiting for Rex to step back. He didn't disappoint 😁

When I went to see Iron Maiden in 2019, I ended up paying $22 for a "Jim and Diet...double". I was actually surprised at how good it was in Diet Coke, on ice. Could have done without the "concert price" on the drink, though.

If it's perfectly serviceable for the two of you, with your history, knowledge, and whiskey palate it must be some top flight hooch for a knucklehead like me.

Jim Beam, on the rocks, with coke or pepsi. That. Is. The. Ticket. Love, love, love it!

My great-grandfather was a Beam fan, but he didn't just drink it. He would take plugs of chewing tobacco & soak them in Beam for a little extra flavor.

I find Jim Beam white is a decent bourbon. If someone offered me a dram, I wouldn't refuse. Rather this than Wild Turkey 81.

Cheers guys! Question: do you remember the last time you were sober?

Finally! A My Uncle's Lips™ Review!

I've been looking, since I had a bad experience with it about 15 years ago, but have you guys really never done an episode on Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt? I found it very aggressive and chemical-tasting at the time and haven't tried it since. Still, I'd be curious what you guys make of it (keeping in mind that apparently the brand vanished and then came back, or something, between 2006 and today, so it's possible that you're not experiencing the same whiskey that I did).

I think the best thing about a bourbon like Beam is that you can do whatever you want with it, cocktails, etc., and not feel the least bit guilty about it.

So, Joshua Brown, The answer to your question "Has there ever been a episode on the feature wall?" The answer is.......... NO.

If you are in EU or Australia then try Old Virginia. Its 6 years aged and not too bad. I personally prefer it over Jim

Thanks guys! I think a video that covers the wall of quintessential whisk(e)y as voted by the MBs would be a great starting place for beginners. That being said I realise you've done a lot of other videos in the past regarding entry level whisk(e)y so I understand your reluctance.

If you guys already around jim beam , will ya try the maple one ?

I've actually never tried Jim Beam, crazy right. I went to TW to buy some and a handle was $18.99 in plastic while the widely considered to be quite a bit better Evan Williams black label was $16.49 in glass. So I still haven't tried Jim Beam and no plans to. Also bought a handle of Old Grandad 80 proof $20.99 which seems to be well regarded.

Good ole basic Jim Beam. I always keep a handle jug around to use as a spritz for meat on the smoker

I looked around the channel and couldn't find any videos of you boys talking about Finlaggan Old Reserve. It's the whiskey that got me into whiskey, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this budget Islay.

In Aus, Jim Beam White is sold at 37% abv ie couldn’t be sold in USA as a bourbon. For that reason it won’t be on my shopping list for any time soon

I got sick after drinking Beam once, not because of the Beam but it was in my system, but I haven’t been able to touch bourbon since. I like Suntory Toki, Laphroaig 10, and before whiskey, spiced rum was my go to. What should I try to get back into bourbon?

Princess Bride, absolute legend of flick. "And YOOUU!!! Do you wanna end up back where I found you? Unemployyyed?? In GREENLANNNDD?!!" Hahahaha, still one of my all-time favorite quotes! XD

I have a soft spot for Jim Beam Black...

Jim Beam and Wild Turkey are my favourite bottom shelf bourbons. I prefere them far over jack daniels, buffalo trace and even makers mark. I like the peanutty note of the jim beam a lot and can enjoy it neat, on the rocks or with soda, depending on my mood. Same with Wild Turkey. Great Bourbons for little money!

Jim Beam is my bottom shelf go to

Emma doesn't do shenanigans. Emma is preforming a vital public service of putting laphroaig in its rightful place.

Old Grandad 114 is a budget Beam product that I get cheaper than the black label line and it’s far superior to any of them in my opinion.

I like the "going down the Rabbit Hole" at 8:24. It reminded me of when the wife and I, a few weeks ago, decided to have a Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour at home. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail officially has 18 distilleries, but not all of them produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. So, we created some basic criteria and ended buying and tasting fifteen bourbons. Mind you, we know nothing about tasting. 😊 We ended up voting for Rabbit Hole, which led me to look up if you had a video about it. Found one published back on 9/13/2017 (ep 189… Ep 189: Rabbit Hole Bourbon Whiskey Review / Tasting with Bulleit, Monkey Shoulder/Tomatin 12 Cameo). From a kilt wearer to a kilt wearer, you look great, Daniel. Anyway, it was interesting to watch your take on the Rabbit Hole. You did not say anything negative but did not find anything standing out, especially for a $60 bourbon bottle. Your reaction was more around the fact that Rabbit Hole would be more "generic" and could have been designed that way to please masses (not directly quoting and could be off). I think that this could be the reason why Rabbit Hole ended up being our favorite due to its more approachable profile for less trained whiskey amateurs like us. Keep up the great work. Love your videos.

"They never search my cuffs" .... Rex, Next stop, here comes the body cavity search ;)

Beam and coke all night long, or until I pass out.

Speaking of things that are obvious.. what’s the deal with Daniel’s giant medallion? Did I miss it in one of the videos or is it a flavor flav type thing?

Jim Beam white is the highest selling bourbon on the planet...

Honestly, if you drink Jack and Coke or something similar, give Jim Beam a try... Jd does taste slightly better with Coke but a bottle of Jim Beam white lable can be picked up for as little as £16 here in England. It's a perfectly fine American whiskey if you're just going to mix it anyway. When the weather is cooler (it's summer here now) I would take a decent glass of mid shelf or above of single malt or blended malt Scotch Whisky neat or with 1 ice cube any day but if's hot or you just prefer whisk(e)y with a mixer anyway there's absolutely no good reason to spend more or use anything better than somethjng like JD, Jim Beam, Jameson/bushmills or Johnnie Red. And if you always prefer whisk(e)y with a mixer... do whatever you like... "the best way to drink whiskey is what is best for you".

That back ground with all the bottles looks so cool😎💪🏻🙌🏻

Jim makes good ole fashions for a big party - never disappoints

Never was much on Jim Beam. Have a friend that is an absolute fanatic about it. Personally, I think if you could go to the store, and buy a generic bourbon, no fancy label, just a white label that says "Bourbon," and it was dirt cheap, Jim beam is what it would be. No body, like you guys said, thin, very little to no finish. If you like it, that's fine, I just need a little more character in my whiskey.

Couldn’t save this for RWF??

Would love to see you guys review the whiskys that are being made in 6-10 days. These are the whiskys in which the distillers are using pressure and forcing the spirit into the wood. Distillers like Lost Spirit and Cleveland. Thoughts?

Next episode of The Whiskey Vault: Cuff Cam

Is that Rock Town on the left side of the screen? Do y’all feature that in a vlog?

Another review that I can’t seem to find is of the classic Dickel 12. I can find the BIB and barrel select but not the 12.

Am I catching up? More Olive Oil is on the way today :)

Jim Beam tastes like Saturday night bonfire. All that other uppity-liquor flavor ish y'all mentioned is reserved for bottles that cost over $15.00.

I seem to like most beam products. But Benchmark Sib is a few more bucks. I also love Evan Williams Black and BiB a little more and it’s usually cheaper. Jack Daniels is also a little tastier I found but it cost more. I know it’s not bourbon but most people seem drinking them as their first. It was Knob Creek that got me into bourbon and OGD so Beam Suntory has a huge portfolio

Saw someone walk out of the liquor store with a bottle of white label yesterday and was wondering if you had done an actual review of it.

I always like Jim Beam white label, I always drank it and thought that's not bad,

I think I may have consumed some of that in college when I probably thought it was 'top shelf' - at the time.

I’ve just been getting into whisky. Just got out the stage Meh to I can definitely get into this. This was one of my firsts

Daniel reminds me of "Ming the Merciless' from Flash Gordon.

Stop reviewing unicorns, it's not like you'll ever find this stuff.