Bakers Single Barrel 7 Years High Rye Bourbon
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Overview
Baker’s High Rye 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon revives the historic Baker’s line from Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection with a 27% rye mashbill, delivering a robust single-barrel profile drawn from the same high-rye stock as Basil Hayden and Old Granddad.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | High Rye Single Barrel Bourbon |
| ABV | 53.5% |
| Mashbill | 27% rye |
| Release Info | Revamped in 2019; positioned between Knob Creek and Jim Beam Black in Beam's lineup |
| Age | 7 years |
Good to know
Originally introduced in the 1990s as part of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection, this expression diverges from the traditional Beam profile by emphasizing high rye for added spice. It functions as a stronger, 107-proof counterpart to Basil Hayden, selected from the same distillate but bottled at cask strength levels from individual barrels.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Dry cinnamon leads with caramel sweetness and hints of mixed fruit jam.
- Palate: Caramel drives forward alongside blackberry jam, accented by dry cinnamon and light woody notes.
- Finish: Cinnamon dominates briefly with a wood accent, fading rapidly.
Notable details
- Production: Distilled at Jim Beam; single barrel selection, non-chill filtered.
- Lineage: Extension of the Baker’s brand, sharing high-rye mashbill with Basil Hayden and Old Granddad.
- Comparison: Often likened to a bolder Basil Hayden due to shared stock.
- Availability: Limited release within Baker’s brand expansions.
"A good bourbon is a good bourbon regardless of labeling, and this high rye expression is a solid one." – The Whiskey Reviewer
A reliable high-rye bourbon for those seeking Beam’s spice with single-barrel character.
Sources
[1] Whiskeyreviewer – "Baker’s High Rye 7 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon Review – The Whiskey Reviewer"
[2] Drinkhacker – "Review: Baker’s Single Barrel High Rye Bourbon 7 Years Old (2025)"