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Jim Beam Black vs Stellum Bourbon
Jim Beam Black and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Jim Beam Black and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jim Beam Black
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).