Beam’s Eight Star Blended American Whiskey 80 is a low-priced whiskey produced by Beam Suntory in Kentucky, USA. It is not a bourbon, but rather a blended whiskey that consists of 75% grain neutral spirits and 25% straight whiskey. It has a sweet, caramel-like taste with hints of vanilla and spice. It is relatively mild and easy to drink, and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.