How to Drink Jim Beam Bourbon
Let’s begin with some key facts. There are various ‘’musts’’ when we talk about Bourbon. For a Whiskey to be called a Bourbon, its mash must consist of at least 51% corn, the leftovers can be crammed with malted barley, rye or wheat. No extra flavouring, colouring or preservatives used. Just good old water.
Now Bourbon must be distilled no greater than 160 proof, barreled no greater than 125 proof and bottled no more below than 80 proof.
Bourbon must be kept in a very new, charred white oak barrel and it has to be aged. An age description on the label is only needed if the Bourbon is less than two years aged, but many older ones insolently proclaim their tenure in the barrel.
With any liquor, there’s a chance to be as classic or creative as you prefer. Let’s discuss how you can drink Jim Beam Bourbon.
Neat or Straight
To let the Spirit’s real characteristics dazzle, present it neat (with no water or ice, just Jim Beam Bourbon) or straight (shaken with ice cubes and then strained). If you actually need to taste the Spirits and delve into its flavours, this is the way to go.
The most satisfactory drinking vessel to bring out the affluence of aromas and flavours is Glencairn glass. It incorporates both form and function to hand over the preeminent tasting experience. If you don’t have one, any tulip fashioned glass or Whisky tumbler is excellent.
On the Rocks
Some Spirits are made to stay solid on their own, while others improve by adding ice. Served “on the rocks’’ can be an exhilarating drinking method if you are working to acclimate yourself to Jim Beam Bourbon, but it does adulterate some of the flavours. A favourable perk on serving: Try including big cubes or spheres to your Jim Beam Bourbon. They melt slower so it gets ice-cold, but less watered down than if adding regular ice cubes.
The best glass for Jim Beam Bourbon on the rocks is the Whisky tumbler else-ways known as the ‘’rocks’’ glass, the conventional glass or lowball glass. Due to its broad rim, the tumbler isn’t perfect for nosing, but it doesn’t require it to be.
With Water
Some people consider that including a few drops of water in your Jim Beam Bourbon actually frees the flavours. This will dilute the drink a little bit, but also ease the punch of the alcohol. Try pouring a splash of water one step at a time. If you add too much water, your only solution is to add more Jim Beam Bourbon.
Mostly a plain glass with a broad brim ideal for nosing is ideal for drinking Jim Beam Bourbon with water. There is some option towards tulip-shaped glasses that intensify Bourbon aroma towards your nose and act really nice for swirling.
Mixing
Another way to drink Jim Beam Bourbon is in cocktails. If you go through the inter-webs for Jim Beam Bourbon cocktails, one of the most familiar is the classic Mint Julep — that conventional warm-weather trifecta of liquor, mint, and sugar that is as much an element of the Kentucky Derby. Let’s not overlook Manhattan and Old Fashioned which wouldn’t get through the century if they weren’t great.
Bourbon’s diversity also advances to the kitchen. Indulge in different Bourbon and food pairings and your breakfast and other dishes will never be the same next time.