Jim Beam Apple 750ML

Jim Beam Apple 750ML is a 65-proof (32.5% ABV) flavored whiskey that blends Kentucky straight bourbon with natural apple liqueur in a 750ml bottle. Built on Jim Beam's signature bourbon — aged a minimum of four years in new charred American oak barrels — the apple infusion delivers a distinctly fruit-forward character while retaining recognizable bourbon backbone.

Quick Facts: ABV: 32.5% (65 Proof)  |  Origin: Clermont, Kentucky, USA  |  Flavored Bourbon Whiskey  |  Distillery: Jim Beam

Production & Heritage

Jim Beam Distillery, founded in 1795 and now part of Beam Suntory, has operated in Clermont, Kentucky for over two centuries. The base bourbon used in Jim Beam Apple follows the distillery's classic mashbill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley, distilled in column stills and matured for at least four years in new charred American oak barrels. After aging, the straight bourbon is blended with natural apple liqueur and bottled at 65 proof — a lower strength than the standard 80-proof Jim Beam White Label, which allows the fruit character to take center stage without overwhelming the underlying grain and oak notes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh green apple dominates immediately, followed by soft vanilla and a faint caramel sweetness from the aged bourbon underneath. The nose is bright and inviting, leaning more toward orchard fruit than candy.

Taste: The entry is smooth and distinctly sweet, with crisp Granny Smith apple flavors arriving first. Mid-palate, subtle cinnamon spice and soft oak emerge, providing structure against the fruit-forward profile. At its peak, it reads as intensely fruity — tart apple pushed right to the edge of sweetness — with just enough bourbon warmth to ground it.

Finish: Light, clean, and refreshing, tapering off relatively quickly. Lingering notes of apple skin and warm bourbon spice carry the close without becoming cloying.

How to Drink Jim Beam Apple

Chilled or on the rocks is the most popular serve, as cold temperatures tighten the sweetness and amplify the crisp apple character. Neat pours can be enjoyable for those who favor sweeter spirits, though mixing is where this expression truly shines.

• Apple Highball: Topped with ginger ale over ice, the apple and ginger play off each other for an easy, effervescent long drink.
• Appletini (bourbon twist): Shaken with a splash of sour mix and a touch of green apple schnapps, it creates a more robust, whiskey-driven take on the classic cocktail.
• Apple Mule: Combined with ginger beer and fresh lime juice in a copper mug, the bourbon base adds depth that vodka-based mules lack.

Best For

• Introducing bourbon-curious drinkers to whiskey through a sweeter, more approachable entry point
• Building a casual cocktail bar stocked for easy mixed drinks and highballs
• Warm-weather backyard gatherings where lighter, fruit-forward spirits suit the mood
• Fall and holiday entertaining alongside cider-based punches and seasonal cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jim Beam Apple taste like? It delivers an intense, juicy green apple flavor layered over soft vanilla, cinnamon spice, and subtle oak from the aged bourbon base. The overall impression is sweet and fruit-forward with a clean, refreshing finish.

How does Jim Beam Apple compare to Crown Royal Apple? Both are apple-flavored whiskeys in a similar price tier, but Jim Beam Apple uses a Kentucky straight bourbon base with a corn-heavy mashbill, giving it slightly more grain sweetness and oak presence. Crown Royal Apple starts with a Canadian blended whisky base, resulting in a lighter, smoother body with less bourbon spice.

Is Jim Beam Apple good for cocktails? Yes — the pronounced apple flavor and moderate 32.5% ABV make it an excellent cocktail ingredient that adds fruit character without requiring additional sweeteners in many recipes.

Where is Jim Beam Apple made? Jim Beam Apple is produced at the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, where the Beam family has distilled bourbon since 1795.

What foods pair well with Jim Beam Apple? Sharp cheddar cheese balances the sweetness with savory richness. Pork tenderloin with apple chutney echoes the apple notes naturally. Cinnamon-dusted apple pie amplifies the shared spice profile. Salted caramel desserts contrast the fruit with buttery depth. Smoked turkey sliders offer a savory counterpoint to the sweetness.

What sizes does Jim Beam Apple come in? Jim Beam Apple is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle, as well as 50ml miniatures, 375ml half-bottles, and 1L and 1.75L formats depending on the market.

Is Jim Beam Apple worth the price? Jim Beam Apple positions as a budget-friendly flavored whiskey, sitting in the value tier alongside other mainstream apple-flavored competitors. For the category, it delivers solid flavor intensity and genuine bourbon character that justifies its accessible price point.

Why Jim Beam Apple?

What separates Jim Beam Apple from many flavored whiskeys is its foundation: a genuine Kentucky straight bourbon aged at least four years in new charred oak, built on a well-established 75/13/12 mashbill. That base provides real structure — vanilla, oak, grain sweetness — rather than serving as a neutral carrier for artificial flavoring. The natural apple liqueur blend hits hard on the fruit, making it one of the more intensely apple-flavored options in the category, which is exactly the point for the audience it targets. For drinkers who want recognizable bourbon DNA in a sweeter, more mixable format, this remains one of the most widely available and consistently reliable choices on the shelf.