Jim Beam, the world’s number one bourbon whiskey with a story almost as old as Kentucky, faced challenges of stand out due to generic category norms. To serve all the needs of a modern brand, we set about putting the soul back by recrafting and simplifying the brandmark, emphasizing tradition and returning the iconic white bottle to its roots.

The redesigned visual identity introduces warmth in a traditionally dark category with a sun gold colour and woodblock print. The unpolished, easy-going aesthetic reflects a brand that likes to see people come together and appeal to a new generation of whiskey drinkers. Like the Whisky, the toolkit is made with a select handful of ingredients, those that make Jim Beam like no other. New to the family is ‘Kentucky Straight’, a bespoke font distilling centuries of previous Beam labels and typographic traditions into one brand typeface.

Woodcut illustrations, a long standing feature, enhance authenticity, making the iconic bottle a visual icon adaptable to various environments. Jim Beam’s new identity stands as a testament to its genuine spirit and craftsmanship, inviting all to savour its history and share in its legacy.