Jim Beam 1795 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey James B Beam 1795, a Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, celebrating the beginning of Jim Beam’s legacy. In 1795 Jacob Beam sold his first batch of 'Old Jake Beam' Corn Whiskey. In 1795 pioneer Jacob Beam created his first barrels of ‘Old Jake’ corn whiskey. It was made from 8 Year Old bourbon sourced from the top floor of a selected five-floor rack house, bottled at 95 Proof and released in 2011. Note: Product has come from a private collection, minor markings are inevitable and collectors should have reasonable expectations in this regard.