2014 Jim Beam Black Bottles have 8 Year Age Statement (Double Aged) but the 2015 Jim Beam Black Bottles (Extra Aged) have NO Age Statement or (NAS) which means it could have any Blend from 3 years to 8 years in any type of combination which IMHO makes a Big Difference in the Nose & Taste! Now this makes Jim Beam Black (Extra Aged) is a 4 Star with NAS instead of The Jim Beam Black (Double Aged) a 5 Star & with The 8 Year Age Statement being MUCH BETTER so look for The 8 Year Old Age Statement & you will have a much better bourbon to enjoy!