On August 23rd—known as Jim Beam Day—the James B. Beam Distilling Co. will mark its 230th anniversary with a release that digs deep into the brand’s history. The new Beam Pin Bottle is a limited-edition decanter available exclusively at the distillery in Clermont, Kentucky.
Jim Beam Pin Bottle Significance
This bottle is more than just another collectible; it’s a callback to one of Jim Beam’s most personal traditions. From the 1940s through the 1990s, the distillery produced more than 3,000 unique decanters. Among them, the Beam Pin decanter stood out. It was a favorite of Jim Beam himself, who was known to give it as a gift to family, friends, and business associates. With the 2024 release, the distillery has reimagined that heritage, presenting a recreation filled with liquid drawn from the same 9-story warehouses that defined the original.
The whiskey inside carries 8 years of age and is bottled at 86.8 proof—a precise echo of the first Pin Decanter’s specifications.
Tasting Notes
The Beam Pin Bottle shows its age not just in story but in flavor:
- Color: Deep golden amber
- Nose: Crisp oak layered with baked bread and toffee
- Palate: Subtle sweetness that evolves into toasted oak and a whisper of char
- Finish: Warm, clean, with a lingering sweetness
It’s the kind of pour that feels equally at home on a collector’s shelf or in a glass at the end of a long day.
A Celebration of Tradition
With a suggested retail price of $99.99 for a 750ml bottle, the Beam Pin Bottle is pitched as a tangible connection to the Beam family’s legacy. It honors the past while situating itself firmly in the present, arriving just in time for the distillery’s biggest day of the year.
For bourbon enthusiasts, the release underscores a simple fact: few brands carry the same historical weight as Jim Beam. The Pin Bottle reflects not only the company’s storied history of limited-edition decanters but also the way bourbon continues to serve as a kind of family heirloom, passed down through generations and occasions.
Available only at the Clermont distillery beginning August 23, the Jim Beam Pin Bottle anniversary release is likely to draw collectors and casual drinkers alike—anyone interested in holding a piece of Jim Beam’s 230-year history in their hands.
For more information, head over to the brand’s official website.
Earlier this month, Jim Beam launched its Sunshine Blend.
