🪵 DOUBLE THE OAK, HALF THE PRICE: Meet Bourbon #4

Bold Thought

Great bourbon doesn’t have to break the bank—sometimes it just needs a second barrel.

What Is Double-Barrel Bourbon?

Double-barrel bourbon takes the old-school route—twice.

First, the spirit matures in freshly charred oak like any classic bourbon. But then, it's transferred to a second, new charred barrel, giving the whiskey deeper oak, richer caramel, and bold spice. It’s bourbon with layers—like a leather jacket that fits better every time you wear it.

#4: Jim Beam Double Oak – Twice Barreled, Seriously Smooth

You know the name. But you may not know the twist.

Jim Beam Double Oak isn’t just a clever name—it’s a solid reminder that tradition evolves.

After aging 4 years in the standard Beam barrel, this bourbon is re-barreled in a second new oak barrel for a deeper, woodier profile. The result? Vanilla, toast, brown sugar, and a smooth, warm finish with just a hint of spice.

🛒 Buy it here (~$25):
👉 Jim Beam Double Oak  

A Little Beam History

Beam goes back—way back.

The Beam family started distilling in 1795, but it was James B. Beam who rebuilt the distillery post-Prohibition and gave it the name we all know today. Seven generations later, Jim Beam’s still crafting whiskey in Clermont, Kentucky. They’ve made a billion bottles and a million memories. But with Double Oak, they found a way to innovate without losing their roots.

The First Time I Tried It…

...was a campfire night with my cousin Jake and a rack of ribs slow-smoking on mesquite.

He handed me a pour and said, “This one’s underrated. Like a cowboy in a tux.” I laughed—until I sipped. Warm oak. Sweet char. That deep vanilla note that makes you lean back and sigh.

It was the perfect pairing for ribs, cigars, and stories that may or may not have been true.

The Art of Mixing: Two Barrel Old Fashioned

This is a twist on a classic cocktail built to showcase that double-barrel depth.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Jim Beam Double Oak

• ½ oz demerara syrup

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange twist & cherry garnish

Instructions

1. Stir with ice

2. Strain into rocks glass over one large cube

3. Garnish and sip slowly

It’s rich, sweet, and just complex enough to feel fancy—even if you’re still in work boots.

Flavor Pairing Picks

Great with:

• 🥓 Bacon-wrapped dates

• 🧀 Smoked gouda

• 🍫 Milk chocolate with sea salt

• 💨 Medium-bodied cigar

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Now It’s Your Turn...

• Have you tried Jim Beam Double Oak?

• Got a go-to mix or pairing?

• Or a Beam memory that still makes you smile?

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Keep it smooth,
Ethan “Neat” Whitmore 🥃

P.S.

This Friday, I’ll be pouring something from the heart of the Midwest—a surprising, bold double-barrel bourbon that deserves your attention. Stay tuned for #3.