Jim Beam 8 Year Bourbon Pin-Bottle — 230th Anniversary
Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in a Bowling Pin Decanter, 86.8 Proof
Jim Beam marks its 230th anniversary with a revival of one of the most beloved decanters in American whiskey: the Pin-Bottle. Between the 1940s and 1990s, the distillery produced more than 3,000 unique decorative decanters, and the bowling pin design was a personal favorite of Jim Beam, who gave bottles to friends, family and business associates on special occasions. This release recreates that classic.
Inside is an 8 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 86.8 proof (43.4% ABV) to honor the age and proof of the original Beam Pin decanter, with whiskey drawn from the same nine-story warehouses used for the historic bottling. The bottle itself is a gold-capped bowling pin in clear glass, finished with a gold hang tag marked "8 Years," and it was originally sold exclusively at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky.
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep golden amber. Nose: Crisp oak with notes of baked bread and toffee. Palate: Subtle sweetness up front, complexed with rich toasted oak and light char. Finish: A warm, clean finish with a hint of sweetness.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
Limited edition celebrating Jim Beam's 230th anniversary
A recreation of the iconic Beam Pin decanter from the distillery's decorative bottle era
8 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, bottled at 86.8 proof to match the original
Gold-capped bowling pin bottle with an "8 Years" hang tag
Originally sold exclusively at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky
Product Details
Type
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Release
Pin-Bottle, 230th Anniversary Limited Edition
Age
8 Years
Size
750mL
Proof / ABV
86.8 Proof (43.4% Alc. Vol.)
Presentation
Bowling Pin Decanter, Gold Cap, "8 Years" Hang Tag
Distillery
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jim Beam Pin-Bottle?
It is a limited edition 8 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon in a bowling pin shaped decanter, released for Jim Beam's 230th anniversary and recreating a classic decanter from the distillery's decorative bottle era.
How old is the bourbon, and what proof is it?
It is aged 8 years and bottled at 86.8 proof (43.4% ABV), matching the age and proof of the original Beam Pin decanter.
What does it taste like?
Expect crisp oak, baked bread and toffee on the nose, subtle sweetness with toasted oak and light char on the palate, and a warm, clean finish with a hint of sweetness.
Why was the pin bottle so special?
The distillery produced more than 3,000 unique decorative decanters between the 1940s and 1990s, and the pin was a personal favorite of Jim Beam, who gave bottles to friends, family and business associates for special occasions.
Is this a limited release?
Yes. The Pin-Bottle is a limited edition for the 230th anniversary and was originally sold only at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, so availability elsewhere is very limited.
