The Jim Beam bourbon brand, noted for being the world’s number 1 bourbon, didn’t get to its position overnight. It has been, rather, a centuries in the making progression, starting with the first barrel of bourbon being filled by Jacob Beam way back in 1795. Fast forward to today, and it has just been announced the 14 millionth barrel has been filled and sealed for aging.

The Jim Beam 14 millionth bourbon barrel, according to parent company Beam Suntory, is even more remarkable when you consider the fact this milestone was achieved just two years after the filling of Jim…