Baker's 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon

From Clermont, Kentucky, comes a bold yet polished single barrel bourbon named for Beam legend Baker Beam. Age-stated seven years and bottled at 53.5% ABV, it marries heritage with power: a robust, characterful whiskey that makes a statement on the shelf and an impression in the glass. Beautifully presented and highly collectible, it’s a memorable gift for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Tasting Notes & Experience

A generous bouquet of sun-ripe fruit, vanilla bean and warm caramel opens the show. The palate lands medium-bodied and focused: toasted oak and roasted nuts threaded with vanilla cream and brown sugar. Spice builds without heat, revealing cocoa and orange oils. The finish is long, warm and rounded, with sturdy oak, nut brittles and a lingering glow of bakery spice.

Key Details

• Producer: Baker’s – Jim Beam Distillery (Beam Suntory)
• Type: Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV: 53.5% (107 proof)
• Volume: 750ml
• Maturation: Minimum 7 years in new, charred American oak
• Serve: Neat or with a splash of water; excellent over a single large cube

Cocktail Pairings

The single-barrel intensity elevates an Old Fashioned expressed with orange zest, while a Manhattan lets oak, caramel and spice play against herbal vermouth. Stir into a Boulevardier for bittersweet depth, or a Lion’s Tail where allspice dram amplifies baking-spice tones. A Brown Derby brings honeyed grapefruit lift; late night, a Midnight Manhattan keeps its silky power centre stage.

Craftsmanship & Story

Created by Booker Noe to honour his cousin Baker Beam, this bourbon celebrates the Beam family’s hands-on tradition. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel—no two exactly alike—aged at least seven years in century-honed rickhouses to capture the “sweet spot” where vanilla, oak and grain harmonise. The result is a quietly uncompromising whiskey shaped by place, patience and provenance.

Special Features

Single barrel authenticity ensures distinctive nuance in every release. Seven-year maturity delivers deep oak sugars without losing balance, and 107 proof preserves texture and flavour clarity for sipping or mixing. Collectible cap designs nod to Baker’s “devil-in-the-details” ethos, while the profile—vanilla, toasted nuts, firm oak spice—hits the sweet spot for serious bourbon fans and luxury gifting.

Recognition & Accolades

Consistently praised for structure and finish:

• Gold Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2009)
• 94/100 – Tastings.com
• 93/100 – Whisky Advocate
• 93/100 – VinePair
• 92/100 – Falstaff
• 8.5/10 – Jim Murray (Whisky Mag)
• Hall of Fame: Baker Beam inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame (2007)

Accolades that underline its bold character and refined balance.

Food Pairing

Amplify its caramel-oak core with smoked brisket, BBQ ribs or a peppered ribeye; the 53.5% ABV backbone cuts beautifully through richness. Aged gouda, sharp cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano echo its nutty depth, while praline pecans mirror toasted-nut tones. For dessert, go decadent with dark chocolate torte, pecan pie or crème brûlée to frame its vanilla and brittle-toffee finish.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Striking on the bar and deeply satisfying in the glass, Baker’s 7 is an impeccable client gift, milestone toast or connoisseur’s nightly pour—authentic, expressive and distinctly Beam.

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