Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barreled 750ml
You know that warm, woody, caramel hug a good bourbon gives you? This one gives it twice. Jim Beam took their classic Kentucky bourbon and aged it a second time in a fresh charred barrel, so you get extra layers of toasted oak, vanilla and toffee in every sip. It's rich, smooth and a little spicy, the kind of pour you want in your hand on a slow Friday night or after a long plate of nyama choma. Neat, on a couple of rocks, or built into an Old Fashioned. It always delivers.
First sniff and it's all caramel and vanilla, with that toasted-wood warmth and a faint nutty note Beam fans know well. On the tongue you get sweet vanilla cream and chewy charred oak up front, then a gentle wave of pepper and baking spice rolls in, think cinnamon and a touch of rye warmth. The finish is where the double barrel shows off: long, dry and oaky, leaving you with toasty wood and a soft peppery glow. Full-bodied, a little drier than you'd expect, never harsh.
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This is pure Kentucky, made by the Beam family who've been distilling bourbon for seven generations, over 225 years of know-how. It starts as their standard mash bill, roughly 77% corn, 13% rye and 10% malted barley, aged the usual way in new charred American white oak. The twist: instead of one long sleep, the whiskey gets dumped and re-aged in a second freshly charred barrel. That second hit of new wood is what packs in the deeper oak and toffee. Proof that the old guard can still try something clever.
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- What is the price of Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barreled 750ml?
Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barreled 750ml is KSh 4,799 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Jim Beam Double Oak 750ml taste like?
Rich caramel, vanilla and toasted oak up front, then warm pepper and baking spice, finishing long and dry with toasty wood. Full-bodied and smooth, a touch drier than a standard bourbon thanks to the extra barrel.
- What is the ABV of Jim Beam Double Oak?
It's 43% ABV (86 proof), bottled in a 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Neat in a rocks glass, or over one big ice cube if you want it softer. It also makes a cracking Old Fashioned. No need to flood it with mixer.
- What food pairs with Jim Beam Double Oak?
Smoky grilled meat like nyama choma or BBQ ribs, aged cheddar, dark chocolate, or a caramel dessert. The oak and spice love anything charred or rich.
- Why is it called Double Oak?
Because it's aged twice in charred oak. After the first maturation it's moved into a second freshly charred barrel, which loads in extra oak, caramel and spice.
- Where is Jim Beam Double Oak made?
In Kentucky, USA, by the Beam family, who've been making bourbon for seven generations.
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Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barreled 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Jim Beam Double Oak Twice Barreled 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,799. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
