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Hardin's Creek Kentucky Series - Frankfort
Hardin's Creek

Hardin's Creek Kentucky Series - Frankfort

4.36 Very good

18 reviews18 ratings

93 critic score Top 8% of whiskey

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky 17 Year 55% ABV

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About this bottle

Hardin's Creek represents a line of distinctive whiskeys from James B. Beam Distilling Co. The Kentucky Series, a trio of bourbons, aims to showcase "Kentucky terroir" across the Beam Family's distilling sites in Clermont, Frankfort, and Boston. All three Kentucky bourbons are 17 years old and share the same mash bill, but were matured in different locations. The Frankfort expression, the second in the series, arrived on August 1, 2023, with an SRP of $169.99.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 70
Full Bodied 70
Spicy 60
Sweet 60
Tart 45
Fruity 45
Vanilla 45
Smoky 35

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 5 parsed reviews.

Nicole Rooney 4.8

An excellent bottle. The aroma is rich and sweet, reminiscent of melted caramel and vanilla, with a subtle smokiness from tobacco and a hint of spice. The taste is rich and smooth, with caramel and vanilla leading, followed by a pleasant, not overpowering, oak note. The finish is sweet before the bourbon's full character emerges, leaving a long, satisfying warm and spicy sensation. It's a fine choice to drink without anything added.

Tyrone Lucero 4.5

This is a highly complex bourbon. I appreciate the sweet oak, tobacco, vanilla, and honey flavors. A perfect balance and a fantastic pour. Reportedly, this was Fred B. Noe’s favorite from the Hardin Creek releases.

Zachery Camp 5.0

A smooth and rounded entry, with a substantial mid-palate of flavors including baking spice, caramel, toasted nuts, and mild oak. A warming bourbon that evokes leisurely summer days.

Cecil Mccloud 4.3

WhiskyFest 2023

Tessa Sherrill 4.5

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