Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After many years of being the least popular bourbon in Jim Beam’s “Small Batch Collection,” Baker’s Bourbon has received a face-lift and an entire new strategy. Originally released in 1992 in honor of Jim Beam’s grand-nephew Baker Beam (also the cousin of then distiller Booker Noe), Baker’s Bourbon was a 7-year-old batch product (blend of barrels) that was bottled at 107 proof. The mash bill consists of 77% Corn, 13% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley and according to Baker himself, the barrels selected for it were from different levels of the rackhouse to achieve “a well-balanced bourbon with robust flavors and that signature silky smooth finish.” But while the age statement and bottling proof never changed, its demand was, so they have re-released it as a $55 Single Barrel product along with a Limited Edition 13-year-old single barrel that retails around $100. Today we’ll be comparing the original 1992 small batch release to the new 7- & 13-year-old single barrel bourbons to see what the real differences are.
As of June 2020, my current bottle count is over 2,500. I am a Certified Specialist of Spirits and have also been accredited by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). I've been actively collecting for more than two decades and what started as a small basic home bar has transformed (with the help and understanding of my wonderful wife) into what I think is a pretty nice collection.
If you enjoy this content and would like even more, please join us at my Patreon channel patreon.com/LiquorHound. There you can check out the private review library, get some secret tips, and receive a new review every Thursday. Thanks for watching and remember to please drink responsibly. Cheers!
After many years of being the least popular bourbon in Jim Beam’s “Small Batch Collection,” Baker’s Bourbon has received a face-lift and an entire new strategy. Originally released in 1992 in honor of Jim Beam’s grand-nephew Baker Beam (also the cousin of then distiller Booker Noe), Baker’s Bourbon was a 7-year-old batch product (blend of barrels) that was bottled at 107 proof. The mash bill consists of 77% Corn, 13% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley and according to Baker himself, the barrels selected for it were from different levels of the rackhouse to achieve “a well-balanced bourbon with robust flavors and that signature silky smooth finish.” But while the age statement and bottling proof never changed, its demand was, so they have re-released it as a $55 Single Barrel product along with a Limited Edition 13-year-old single barrel that retails around $100. Today we’ll be comparing the original 1992 small batch release to the new 7- & 13-year-old single barrel bourbons to see what the real differences are.
As of June 2020, my current bottle count is over 2,500. I am a Certified Specialist of Spirits and have also been accredited by the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT). I've been actively collecting for more than two decades and what started as a small basic home bar has transformed (with the help and understanding of my wonderful wife) into what I think is a pretty nice collection.
If you enjoy this content and would like even more, please join us at my Patreon channel patreon.com/LiquorHound. There you can check out the private review library, get some secret tips, and receive a new review every Thursday. Thanks for watching and remember to please drink responsibly. Cheers!
