Father and Son Noe Write Bourbon History at Jim Beam with New Bottle

Monday, 21 July 2025 at 07:01

Jim Beam has unveiled the latest limited edition bourbon, holding a premiere that made history: Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2. This is the first official collaboration between two generations at the distillery.

In this article:

What makes Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2 bourbon so unique?
Lineage Batch 2 is the first Jim Beam release to feature both Fred and Freddie Noe on the label, making it an instant collector's item.
Where did this bourbon mature and how strong is it?
The bourbon matured for 15 years in white oak barrels at the Booker Noe Plant. Afterwards, the whiskey was bottled at 111 proof (55.5% alcohol by volume).
Where can you buy this bourbon?
It’s only available at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky.

A Premiere at Jim Beam

With their Lineage Batch bourbon series, Jim Beam has bottled a piece of history. Father Fred Noe and son Freddie Noe, two generations of master distillers at the distillery, have worked on a whiskey together for the first time.

Therefore, the Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2 bourbon is the first time Freddie Noe's name appears alongside his father's on a bottle.

Freddie Noe's inscription on the wooden box makes the bourbon even more special.

What is the Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2 bourbon?

The bourbon is a limited release that has been aged for 15 years in charred white oak barrels. The aging took place in the Booker Noe plant that is named after Fred Noe's father (and less formally Freddie Noe's grandfather).

After 15 years, the whiskey was bottled at 111 proof, or 55.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). The square bottle comes in a wooden box with the following inscription from Freddie Noe:

'I've been learning our family traditions from dad for years, so I'm honored to finally collaborate with him on what I think is a really unique expression and celebration of our family's heritage.'

- Freddie Noe

What are the tasting notes of Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2?

The bourbon's tasting notes are as follows:

Scent: Aromas of creamy toffee, vanilla and oak wood.
Taste: Leather, charcoal and a subtle hint of crème brûlée.
Finish: Powerful and persistent, with rich notes of aged oak wood that linger.

Where is the Jim Beam Lineage Batch 2 whiskey available?

To get a bottle of this unique bourbon you will have to visit the distillery in Kentucky. Only there is the bottle available for purchase. The price tag is 250 dollars, equivalent to about 215 euro.

Fun fact: Jim Beam was not founded by Jim Beam, but by Jacob Beam. In fact, there never was a Jim Beam, but the name comes from James B. Beam, a descendant of Jacob Beam.

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