Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. EST. 1795. The World's No. 1 Bourbon Whiskey. None genuine without my signature James B. Beam. Legacy. Seven Generations of the Beam family. Jacob Beam, 1760-1834. David Beam, 1802-1854. David M. Beam, 1833-1913. Colonel James B. Beam, 1864-1947. T. Jeremiah Beam, 1899-1977. Booker Noe, 1929-2004. Fred Noe, 1957- present. Master distillers since 1795. Here's to every beam who has added his own special chapter to our story. Kentucky in our hearts. Bourbon in our blood. Quality. Genuine Beam Bourbon®. Aged 4 years. Aged for four long years in the heart of Kentucky. Jim Beam® Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is made for those who take their bourbon seriously. Distilled and bottled by James B. Beam Distilling Co., Beam, Clermont Frankfort, Kentucky USA. Time-honored family recipe. www.drinksmart.com.