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Jim Beam just dropped a new bourbon that’s perfect for the last days of summer

Jim Beam is launching the perfect end of summer bourbon

By Christopher Osburn Aug 11, 2025 7:17 AM

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Summer might be almost over. But that hasn’t stopped Jim Beam from launching a whiskey that’s perfectly suited for the waning summer days and nights around a campfire. It’s called Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Bourbon, and it’s a unique blended whiskey to add to your home bar cart to enjoy while you await the autumn chill ahead.

Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Bourbon

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This isn’t your average summery bourbon. To make Jim Beam Sunshine Blend Bourbon, the distillers first take a base of the timeless Jim Beam White. But this is where things get interesting. Instead of stopping there or adding another classic bourbon, the brand instead opted to include a truly unique whiskey to balance everything out: a mellow, sweet, complex brown rice bourbon. Yes, you read that right. They added a rice bourbon.

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This soon-to-be-favorite whiskey is made up of 65% of the brand’s iconic 4-year-old Jim Beam White and 35% brown rice bourbon. The mash bill is 55% corn, 35% brown rice, and 10% malted barley.

According to Jim Beam, the result is a memorable, multi-layered whiskey filled with flavors like floral and fruity notes along with sweet caramel, honey, and toasted vanilla beans. The addition of rice whiskey adds a sweet, soft, smooth mouthfeel and flavor. It’s well-suited for sipping neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned or your favorite whiskey-based cocktail.

Where can I buy it?

Whiskey in a glass — Haris Calkic / iStock

Jim Beam Sunshine Blend, like all of Jim Beam’s whiskeys, is currently available at select retailers throughout the United States for the suggested retail price of $19.99 for a 750ml bottle.

Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He’s been writing professional Read Full Bio

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