Cultural References
- Country singer Hank Williams Jr. referenced Jim Beam in his 1979 hit song "Family Tradition."
- The main character Harry Hole in Jo Nesbø's crime novel series is often tempted to have a glass of Jim Beam.
- Character Ronnie Jenkins (Gary Stevens) in HBO's Luck (TV Series), commenting on a horse breaking down, "You never get used to it. That's why they make Jim Beam."
- The George Thorogood song "I Drink Alone" mentions "So I caught up my pal Jack Daniel's and his partner Jimmy Beam"
- Punk singer GG Allin referenced the drink very often in his song, "When I Die," and was buried with a bottle in his hand.
- The Primus song, "Coattails of a Dead Man" mentions "When his eyes they burned from the bright lime light, he found comfort in a bottle of Ol' Jimmy Beam."
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