Jim Beam has released Jim Beam Double Oak, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in oak that is twice-barreled to create richer, woodier flavours than other whiskies.

The company says that Jim Beam Double Oak has been aged for four years in freshly charred, new American oak barrels, and then transferred to newly charred American oak barrels and aged to taste.

Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe said: "Secondary ageing delivers an added complexity to the taste profile and that makes for a unique, premium bourbon experience."

"Secondary ageing delivers an added complexity to the taste profile and that makes for a unique, premium bourbon experience."

Jim Beam Double Oak comes with a suggested retail price of $22 for 750ml.

The new product has a golden amber colour and has a spiced oakiness with intense caramel and toffee flavours.

In addition to launching the new bourbon, Jim Beam is planting white oak tree saplings in Bullitt County, Kentucky, US, to show its appreciation of oak and the integral role it plays in creating fine bourbons.

Image: Jim Beam introduces Jim Beam Double Oak. Photo: courtesy of Beam Suntory.