Jim Beam Alcohol Content
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 A 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drink.
Jim Beam also sells a canned Bourbon & Cola at 5%, about the strength of a beer.3
Jim Beam ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Jim Beam?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Jim Beam adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 2 oz pour | 40% | 1.3 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
Jim Beam vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Beam | 40% | 1.0 |
| Jack Daniel’s | 40% | 1.0 |
| Jameson | 40% | 1.0 |
| Crown Royal | 40% | 1.0 |
| Whiskey (typical) | 40% | 1.0 |
| Fireball | 33% | 0.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Jim Beam Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of Jim Beam reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Jim Beam Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Jim Beam?
Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon is 80 proof, or 40% ABV.
How strong is Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola?
The canned Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola is 5% ABV. A 355 ml (12 oz) can is about one standard drink.
How many shots are in a 750 ml bottle?
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle holds about 39.
How many shots of Jim Beam does it take to get drunk?
Each 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Jim Beam affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24310001000298. Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey label, 40% alc./vol. (80 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24194001000400. Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola label, 5% alc./vol., 355 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.