{"title":"Baker's","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bakers-7-year-bourbon-750ml","title":"Bakers 7 Year Bourbon 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaker's 7 Year Bourbon 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 53.5% ABV (107 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Ranked #16 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019, this expression stands apart through its use of a proprietary yeast strain that has been maintained exclusively within the Beam family for over 60 years — a detail that gives Baker's a flavor fingerprint no other bourbon in the Jim Beam portfolio can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 53.5% (107 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky, USA  |  Age: 7 Years  |  Distillery: Jim Beam  |  Single Barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaker's is produced at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, and named after Baker Beam, a sixth-generation member of the Beam distilling family. The mashbill is 77% corn, 13% rye, and 10% malted barley — the same grain recipe used for Knob Creek — but Baker's employs a distinct yeast strain reserved solely for this expression. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel after a minimum of seven years of aging in new charred American oak, and no two barrels are blended together. The transition from a small batch to a single barrel format sharpened the bourbon's barrel-to-barrel character, allowing each release to showcase its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with ripe dark fruit and toffee before giving way to baking spice and a distinct peanut butter richness. Underneath, there is a layer of artificial banana sweetness reminiscent of classic bourbon esters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, the entry is nutty and full-bodied, with roasted peanut and dark butterscotch arriving immediately. The mid-palate transitions to tangy fruit and vanilla spice, balanced by rounded charred oak. At 107 proof the mouthfeel carries substantial weight without becoming harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is long and warming, with sweetness tapering into coffee and drier peanut shell notes. Lingering oak char and caramel keep the aftertaste anchored well after each sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Baker's 7 Year\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 107 proof, Baker's rewards a slow pour neat or with a few drops of water to open its nutty, toffee-laden profile. A single large ice cube also works well, gradually softening the proof while preserving the barrel character. For cocktails, consider an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the dark butterscotch and oak stand up to bitters and sugar without losing definition; a \u003cstrong\u003eBoulevardier\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the high proof and tangy fruit cut through Campari and sweet vermouth; or a \u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the rye spice in the mashbill provides the backbone the drink demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates single barrel selections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side tastings comparing expressions across the Jim Beam Small Batch portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a cigar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a home bar with barrel-proof-adjacent bourbons that don't require dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Baker's 7 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 7 Year delivers a rich, nutty profile dominated by roasted peanut, dark butterscotch, and toffee, with tangy dark fruit and vanilla spice at the mid-palate. The finish is long, sweet, and coffee-tinged with underlying charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Baker's 7 Year compare to Knob Creek Single Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are distilled at Jim Beam using the same 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley mashbill, but Baker's uses a proprietary yeast strain that produces a distinctly nuttier, more fruit-forward character. Knob Creek Single Barrel is typically aged nine years and bottled at 120 proof, making it notably hotter and oakier than Baker's seven-year, 107-proof profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baker's 7 Year good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at 107 proof it is robust enough to deliver full flavor neat but not so intense that it overwhelms the palate. A few drops of water can further open the toffee and dark fruit notes for those sensitive to higher proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Baker's 7 Year made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 7 Year is distilled and aged at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, one of the largest bourbon-producing facilities in the state. The brand has been part of the Jim Beam portfolio since its launch as part of the original Small Batch Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Baker's 7 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pecan pie complements the bourbon's nutty, caramel-rich profile. Dark chocolate truffles match the coffee and char notes on the finish. Smoked brisket stands up to the 107-proof intensity, while aged Gouda echoes the butterscotch sweetness. Crème brûlée mirrors the toffee and vanilla spice at the core of the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Baker's 7 Year come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 7 Year Bourbon is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baker's 7 Year worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's positions as a premium single barrel bourbon within the upper-mid tier of the Kentucky market. Its proprietary yeast, seven-year age statement, single barrel selection, and recognition on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 list provide strong justification for the price relative to standard small batch competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Baker's 7 Year?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining differentiator is the yeast. While many bourbons share mashbills and even distilleries, Baker's is the only expression in the Jim Beam family fermented with a specific yeast strain maintained in-house for more than six decades — a variable that profoundly shapes the ester and flavor profile of the final spirit. That biological distinction, combined with single barrel bottling at a full 107 proof and a seven-year maturation window, creates a bourbon that reads as complex and individualistic rather than formulaic. 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Named after Baker Beam — a sixth-generation member of the Beam distilling family — this expression replaced the original seven-year age statement with a significantly older, single barrel format that deepened the bourbon's complexity and collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 53.5% (107 Proof)  |  Origin: Clermont, Kentucky, USA  |  Age: 13 Years  |  Distillery: Jim Beam Distilling Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, traces its bourbon-making lineage back to 1795, making it one of the longest-operating distilling families in American whiskey. Baker's uses the Jim Beam mashbill of 77% corn, 13% rye, and 10% malted barley, but is notably distilled at a lower proof than most other expressions from the distillery — a choice that retains more flavor congeners heading into the barrel. Each bottle is drawn from a single barrel and carries a unique serial number that allows the consumer to trace that barrel's specific aging location, warehouse placement, and the weather conditions it endured across its full 13-year maturation. This barrel journey tracking system distinguishes Baker's from most other single barrel bourbons on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, apricot, and ripe grape greet the nose first, gradually giving way to cinnamon sugar and sweet oak. Deeper inhales reveal honey, brown sugar, and a buttered dinner roll quality that signals the extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is rich with vanilla buttercream and baking spices that coat the palate immediately. At mid-palate, a medley of stone fruits emerges alongside caramel, fresh-tapped maple syrup, and a hint of medicinal cherry. The 107-proof strength carries the flavors without overwhelming heat, with zucchini bread sweetness and soft leather developing as the bourbon opens up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered, with rye spice, barrel char, and sweet tobacco lingering well after the swallow. Toffee and dark cherry notes persist underneath, giving the finish a satisfying balance between sweetness and barrel influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Baker's 13 Year\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 107 proof, Baker's 13 Year rewards patient sipping — pour it neat and let it rest for five to ten minutes, allowing the oak and fruit notes to fully separate. A few drops of water open the sweeter caramel and stone fruit layers without dulling the barrel char backbone. In an Old Fashioned, the bourbon's vanilla buttercream and baking spice character stands up beautifully against bitters and sugar. A Manhattan benefits from the 13 years of oak influence, which adds depth alongside sweet vermouth. For a Boulevardier, the robust proof and dark cherry notes hold their own against Campari's bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a bourbon collector who values single barrel provenance and barrel traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-dinner sipping alongside dessert or a cigar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a flagship bottle to a home bourbon library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting a comparative tasting of Jim Beam Small Batch Collection expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Baker's 13 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 13 Year delivers a rich profile of vanilla buttercream, baking spices, stone fruit, and caramel on the palate, finishing with rye spice, barrel char, and sweet tobacco. The 13 years of aging bring pronounced oak and toffee depth that balances the bourbon's natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Baker's 13 Year compare to Knob Creek Single Barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Knob Creek Single Barrel is typically aged nine years and bottled at 120 proof, making it hotter and more assertively oaky than Baker's, which spends an additional four years in barrel at a lower 107 proof. Baker's 13 Year tends toward a more fruit-forward and refined profile, while Knob Creek Single Barrel leans heavier on raw barrel intensity and higher heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baker's 13 Year good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 13 Year is an excellent neat sipper — the 107 proof delivers substantial flavor without the aggressive burn of barrel-proof bourbons, and the 13-year age statement provides the kind of complexity that rewards slow, attentive drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Baker's 13 Year made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 13 Year is distilled and aged at the Jim Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, in the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The distillery has been operated by the Beam family since 1795.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Baker's 13 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pecan pie pairs naturally with the bourbon's toffee and brown sugar notes. Smoked brisket or pulled pork complements the barrel char and sweet tobacco on the finish. Dark chocolate truffles echo the deep cherry and caramel tones. Sharp aged cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the vanilla richness. Bread pudding with caramel sauce mirrors the baking spice and buttercream character almost exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Baker's 13 Year come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's Bourbon 13 Year is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Baker's 13 Year worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Baker's 13 Year positions as a premium single barrel bourbon — its 13-year age statement, barrel traceability program, and lower-distillation-proof production method place it above entry-level single barrels while remaining more accessible than allocated ultra-premium releases. For drinkers who value provenance and extended aging, it represents strong value within its tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Baker's 13 Year?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew single barrel bourbons at this price tier offer a 13-year age statement backed by a transparent barrel journey tracking system — each bottle's serial number links directly to the specific warehouse, rick position, and climate data that shaped its maturation. The decision to distill at a lower proof than most Jim Beam expressions means more of the grain's natural flavor compounds survive into the final product, giving Baker's a fruit-forward and layered character that distinguishes it from its higher-proof siblings. Thirteen years of Kentucky warehouse aging with seasonal temperature swings push deep oak, toffee, and leather into the bourbon while preserving the cherry and stone fruit brightness. Within the Jim Beam Small Batch Collection, Baker's 13 Year occupies a distinct niche: more aged and refined than Knob Creek, more approachable in proof than Booker's, and far more complex than Basil Hayden's.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837816991913,"sku":"32633","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Bakers-Bourbon-13-Year__50837.jpg?v=1730495777"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/baker-s.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}