Suntory Expands On The Rocks Lineup With Ready-to-Drink Jim Beam Whiskey Sour

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Suntory’s On The Rocks Bartender Created Cocktails on Wednesday released a new ready-to-serve product: Jim Beam Whiskey Sour. The bottled cocktail is now available nationwide and joins the brand’s permanent lineup.

The drink is made with Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It marks the first time On The Rocks has partnered with the bourbon brand for a bottled release.

The whiskey sour is bottled at 20% ABV and comes in 375-milliliter and 750-milliliter sizes. Suggested retail pricing is $12.99 and $24.99.

The whiskey sour is one of the most recognized bourbon cocktails in the U.S. It blends bourbon, citrus and sweetener. On The Rocks says its version highlights notes of caramel, citrus and baking spice from the Jim Beam base.

The brand recommends serving the cocktail over ice. It suggests garnishing with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Joaquín Simó, global ambassador for On The Rocks, developed the recipe for bottling.

“The whiskey sour is such an iconic American cocktail and what better whiskey to make it with than the most iconic American bourbon,” Simó said in a news release. “The classic version is known for being perfectly balanced, and our On The Rocks Jim Beam Whiskey Sour delivers just that: bright citrus, warm caramel and subtle sweetness to round it out. Each sip invites you into the traditional world of bourbon making while delivering a modern spin.”

Freddie Noe, eighth-generation master distiller for the James B. Beam Distilling Company, said the bourbon’s profile suits the format.

“For more than two centuries, Jim Beam has been making bourbon the way it should be,” Noe said. “Our mellow notes and approachable flavor are what bourbon lovers come to expect and what makes Jim Beam so perfect in cocktails. On The Rocks Jim Beam Whiskey Sour captures everything a cocktail crafted with Jim Beam should be: bold, balanced and timeless.”

On The Rocks was founded in 2015 by a group of restaurateurs and bartenders. The company focuses on bottled cocktails designed for settings where a bartender is not present.

Its current bottled lineup includes Margaritas, Cosmopolitans, Espresso Martinis and Old Fashioneds, among others. The brand also sells canned cocktails.

On The Rocks operates under Suntory Global Spirits, which also owns Beam and other global spirits brands. Suntory Global Spirits is headquartered in New York and is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.

The Jim Beam Whiskey Sour is available now at retailers nationwide.

We have a sample of the On The Rocks Jim Beam Whiskey Sour en route — keep your eyes peeled for our review coming soon.