The trilogy has come to an finish: Jim Beam’s Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Sequence closes with the ultimate spherical of three 17 12 months outdated bourbons, all similar besides for his or her getting older location. After Clermont and Frankfort we wind issues up with Boston, which isn’t a reference to the capital of Massachusetts however somewhat a small city south of Louisville, the place Jim Beam’s Booker Noe campus will be discovered. Per Beam, “This location is not like every other – rack homes are unfold out generously within the golden sunshine and clear air, excellent for maturation. These distinctive situations imply quick, richer getting older and end in a daring and characterful liquid, very like Booker Noe himself.”
This last whiskey presents an aggressive, char-heavy assault on the nostril, loaded with tobacco and darkish chocolate notes. Very peppery, which provides the whiskey extra of a frontier character than the others on this lineup.
On the palate, once more fairly burly and aggressive — however not in a punishing or daunting manner. Black pepper, licorice, and tanned leather-based are distinguished, with sweetness relegated to the again finish. Blackstrap molasses and grilled meats dominate, adopted by layers of raisins and a pinch of baking spice. Lingering chocolate clings to the end.
Hearty, with a contact of mint on the end, the whiskey isn’t fairly as balanced as Clermont however has extra character than the extra simple and effusive Frankfort expression. I like all three, however my last rating is Clermont > Boston > Frankfort, with Clermont and Boston being a lot nearer in that calculus.
110 proof.
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Hardin’s Creek The Kentucky Sequence: Boston
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