220 years of experience goes into every bottle of Jim Beam Bourbon. An aging process of four years in new charred oak barrels gives Jim Beam its elegant, refined and smooth character.Jim Beam Black Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey a.k.a. Jim Beam Black Label is labelled as "extra aged," making it likely a blend of whiskeys aged around eight years. Those extra years make for a smooth, full-bodied flavor that has won competitions. The flavor of the whiskey itself softens and gives the barrel influences a chance to shine with vanilla and oak taking center stage before the signature Jim Beam hot-cinnamon finish. Jim Beam Black can be enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to bring out the flavors, but at such a competitive price, why not try it out in your favorite whiskey cocktail?