One rebellious spirit.

Named for a truck-driving, motorcycle-riding, bourbon-loving, hardworking whiskey man, Baker’s^® Single Barrel Bourbon is a singular experience. A big, bold bourbon that was created by one legend to honor another.

No two barrels
are the same.

Every drop of bourbon in a Baker’s bottle comes from one single barrel. And once those bottles are gone, they’re gone. Which means you’ll discover layers of unique, subtle nuances in every bottle you pick up. That’s what makes Baker’s so special.

Where it’s aged
makes all the difference.

One thing that makes Baker’s unique is there’s not one particular location where it ages. With four campuses, a lot of differences can occur inside each barrel. For example, airflow, location of the rickhouse and dump date all play a part. Each barrel is tested. Only those that meet the highest quality standards are bottled.

Take the Baker’s Bourbon journey

Minimum 7 years,107 proof

Baker has always believed the ideal bourbon is made according to three fundamental rules: First, it’s aged at least seven years because that’s the sweet spot for getting big vanilla notes from the charred oak barrel. Second, a great bourbon carries substantial flavor. And third, when he tries it, he better like it. These rules might seem simple, but they make for one hell of a bourbon.

Family Tasting notes

The beauty of single barrel bourbons lies in the intensities and flavors that change with each barrel. So, one bottle might be smokey, while another might be more floral or peppery. While every barrel of Baker’s offers a unique tasting journey, you can expect some defining characteristics. Here are a few.

Nose: Fruit, vanilla and caramel.
Palate: Medium bodied with flavors of oak, toasted nuts and vanilla.
Finish: Robust flavors sit on the tongue for a while, warm and rounded.

What’s your bottle telling you?

Every bottle of Baker’s contains unique information. Here’s a taste.

I spent a good deal of my life up at the Clermont, KY distillery–For a time, I even lived in a house right there on the grounds. This land has been home to Jim Beam spirits for nearly a hundred years. Now, we make our special small batch bourbons here, too, carrying on the legacy of fine, handmade bourbon that's been a part of this family for seven generations. I'm proud to have my name on a piece of that legacy, a single barrel bourbon good enough to drink neat. I spent a good deal of my life up at the Clermont, KY distillery–For a time, I even lived in a house right there on the grounds. This land has been home to Jim Beam spirits for nearly a hundred years. Now, we make our special small batch bourbons here, too, carrying on the legacy of fine, handmade bourbon that's been a part of this family for seven generations. I'm proud to have my name on a piece of that legacy, a single barrel bourbon good enough to drink neat. I spent a good deal of my life up at the Clermont, KY distillery–For a time, I even lived in a house right there on the grounds. This land has been home to Jim Beam spirits for nearly a hundred years. Now, we make our special small batch bourbons here, too, carrying on the legacy of fine, handmade bourbon that's been a part of this family for seven generations. I'm proud to have my name on a piece of that legacy, a single barrel bourbon good enough to drink neat. I spent a good deal of my life up at the Clermont, KY distillery–For a time, I even lived in a house right there on the grounds. This land has been home to Jim Beam spirits for nearly a hundred years. Now, we make our special small batch bourbons here, too, carrying on the legacy of fine, handmade bourbon that's been a part of this family for seven generations. I'm proud to have my name on a piece of that legacy, a single barrel bourbon good enough to drink neat.

Fill Date

Think of it like your bourbon’s birthday. It’s the day your barrel was filled.

Age

This is how long your bourbon aged. A lot has happened since then.

Straight Bourbon

Let’s talk mash bill. To be “Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey”, it has to be made in Kentucky with at least 51% corn. We also like showing off some of our different bourbon mashbills in our family.

Serial No.

It’s on the back of the neck and gives you access to Baker’s Single-Barrel Journey, a behind-the-barrel look at how your bottle came to be.

107 Proof

Baker’s is 53.5% alcohol by volume, just the way he likes it. Please drink responsibly.

Collectible caps

Baker has always believed that the “Devil is in the details.” And that’s at the heart of every detail of this bourbon, right down to the packaging. That’s why we created four collectible caps. Keep an eye out for them. Good luck!

Cocktail mixing tools surrounding a Midnight Manhattan on a dark surface

Stop the presses
& grab a drink

The reviews are in. But don’t read them on an empty glass. Make yourself a cocktail and enjoy some light reading.

Cocktail?

Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon grants a glimpse into the fire of inspiration that the distillers built into this pleasant sipper crafted with boisterous and bold flavors for a more adventurous bourbon drinker.
John Dover, The Whiskey Wash

Hailing from the Jim Beam rickhouses, Baker's Single Barrel is a unique and refined bottle of bourbon well-worth seeking out. The juice is aged on the higher floors of the rickhouse and the barrels are hand-selected for exactness in quality.
Zach Johnston, UpRoxx

VIE

After a single barrel rebirth – and a stately redesign to match–the brand finally seems destined to receive the attention it deserves.
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com

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