Just read that a warehouse fire in Kentucky has destroyed 45,000 barrels....

[RussellCattle]

of Jim Bean whiskey. Was concerned about this until I read further that they currently warehouse 3.3 million barrels in the state.
So the loss was 1.7%.

[dawg day]

1. Still-- imagine what the area smells like now. Burnt whiskey.

Interesting smell.

[lapfog_1]

2. apparently just starting the aging process

so... no great loss

[pangaia]

3. Depends on WHICH Jim Beam....

[SWBTATTReg]

4. Yes, and from what I understand, this is the 2nd fire that's happened. I don't know what the ...

other fire / disaster consumed, liquor wise, maybe Jack Daniels?

[Cirque du So-What]

5. Well, that's a convenient disposition for surplus whiskey

especially in light of retaliatory tariffs against US whiskey.

[SeattleVet]

6. Jim Beam is a company that is a master of marketing...

look for them to start touting a special limited-release "Firewater" using whatever remaining inventory survived in the burnt warehouses.

[liberaltrucker]

7. They'll say it's a "special" small batch

'Cause that's all that's left.

[procon]

8. Jim Beam and Root Beer

The taste is out of this world. It's rich and creamy, sweet with a hint of spice which contrasts wonderfully with the smoky notes in the bourbon.

Not Your Mama's Root Beer Float
Combine 2 shots Jim Beam and 8 ounces root beer in a tall glass. Add 1 scoop premium vanilla ice cream. Garnish with whipped cream a maraschino cherry if desired.

[obamanut2012]

9. Thank God this didn't happen to Talisker

Or I would have to go into mourning.