Baker's Single Barrel is the flagship expression in Jim Beam's prestigious Small Batch Collection, a richly flavored, single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at a robust 107 proof. The Small Batch Collection, launched in 1992 as Beam's premium tier alongside Knob Creek, Booker's, and Basil Hayden's, takes the Baker's name from Baker Beam, grand nephew of the legendary Jim Beam and a retired sixth generation Beam family distiller. In 2019 Beam transformed Baker's into a single barrel brand, so every bottle is now drawn from one individually selected barrel, with a neck tag noting the date barreled, serial number, warehouse, and exact age. Aged a minimum of seven years, with many barrels running a little older, and built on Beam's classic high rye bourbon mashbill, it delivers the depth and character that have made Baker's a connoisseur's favorite. The single barrel format means real variation from bottle to bottle, part of the fun for enthusiasts. It pours a warm amber and opens with an inviting nose of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and the signature Beam note of roasted nuts. The palate is full and balanced, layering brown sugar, baking spice, dark butterscotch, and oak with a satisfying 107 proof warmth, leading to a long, smooth, lightly spicy finish. Substantial yet approachable, it is excellent neat, over a large cube, or in a premium bourbon cocktail.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Baker's (Jim Beam Small Batch Collection) |
| Distillery |
Jim Beam, Clermont, Kentucky (Beam Suntory) |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
| Expression |
Single Barrel, 7 Year |
| Age Statement |
7 Years (minimum; exact age noted on each bottle) |
| Mashbill |
77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Bottling |
Single barrel, individually identified by neck tag |
| ABV |
53.5% |
| Proof |
107 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm amber.
Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and roasted nuts.
Palate: Brown sugar, baking spice, dark butterscotch, and oak, with a robust 107 proof warmth.
Finish: Long, smooth, and lightly spicy.
FAQ
What proof is it? 107 proof, or 53.5 percent ABV.
How old is it? A minimum of seven years; because it is single barrel, the neck tag lists the exact age, and some barrels run a bit older.
Is each bottle unique? Yes. As a single barrel bourbon, each bottle comes from one individually selected barrel and varies from the next, with barrel details printed on the neck tag.
Who is Baker's named after? Baker Beam, grand nephew of Jim Beam and a retired sixth generation Beam family distiller.
How should I drink it? Neat, over a large cube, or in a premium bourbon cocktail.
Where can I buy Baker's Single Barrel online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
