Beam's 8 Year Old Pin-Bottle 230th Anniversary Straight Bourbon 750mL

Beam's 8 Year Old Pin-Bottle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 43.4% ABV | 86.8 Proof | 750mL | Clermont, Kentucky | Aged 8 Years | Bowling Pin-Shaped Decanter

Process & Profile

Beam's 8 Year Old Pin-Bottle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey revives a distinctive piece of the distillery’s decanter history. Released in 2025 to celebrate James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s 230th anniversary, this bottling recreates the bowling pin-shaped decanter that Jim Beam enjoyed giving to friends, family, and business associates.

The bourbon spends eight years aging in the same nine-story warehouses used for the original Pin Decanter release, honoring its maturation location, age, and bottling proof. At 86.8 proof, it offers a gently sweet profile framed by oak, baked bread, toffee, and light barrel char, with a clean, warming finish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh oak, warm bread, and toffee.

• Palate: Gentle sweetness balanced by toasted oak and a touch of barrel char.

• Finish: Clean and warming, with a lightly sweet close.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive pin-shaped bottle: Recreates one of Beam’s historic decorative decanter designs.

• Eight-year age statement: Clearly identifies the bourbon’s maturation time.

• Historic maturation connection: Uses the same nine-story warehouses associated with the original release.

• Original-proof tribute: Bottled at 86.8 proof to honor the earlier Pin Decanter.

• Anniversary release: Introduced for the distillery’s 230th anniversary in 2025.

How to Enjoy

Try it neat to explore its oak, bread, and toffee aromas, or serve it over a large ice cube for a chilled pour. Its gentle sweetness and toasted oak character also suit an Old Fashioned.

The bowling pin-shaped decanter makes a distinctive addition to a home bar or a gift for someone who enjoys bourbon history and unusual bottle designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is Beam’s Pin-Bottle shaped like a bowling pin?
   It recreates a historic Beam decanter design. The original Pin Decanter was a personal favorite of Jim Beam, who gave bottles as gifts for special occasions.
2. How old is the bourbon inside?
   It carries an eight-year age statement.
3. What proof is Beam’s Pin-Bottle bourbon?
   It is bottled at 86.8 proof, equivalent to 43.4% ABV.
4. Is this a limited-edition release?
   Yes. This modern Pin-Bottle release was introduced in 2025 to celebrate James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s 230th anniversary.
5. Where can I buy Beam's 8 Year Old Pin-Bottle 230th Anniversary Straight Bourbon?
   You can purchase this listing from The Barrel Tap.