Hardin's Creek Colonel James B. Beam is a straight bourbon produced by Beam Suntory at the Fred B. Noe Distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. Released in July 2022, this bourbon has a proof of 108 and is aged for a minimum of two years in new charred American oak barrels. It has a suggested retail price of $80 for a 750 ml bottle
For an inaugural bourbon, the depth and complexity found relieves some of that pressure around the launch. Keep your eye on Freddie and lookout for more from the Fred B. Noe Distillery.
While its prominent 2 year age statement and high price will turn many away, those who are able to move past these facts will be rewarded with a pleasing bourbon.
The palate is green and malty but in a captivating way, with matcha powder and chocolate milkshake. A peppery, coffee-laden finish rounds out an unconventional drinking experience.
