Hardin's Creek Kentucky Series Clermont 17 year old, 55%

The first release in the Hardin’s Creek Kentucky Series from James B. Beam Distilling Co., a trilogy of identical whiskeys aged at three different Beam-owned warehouse sites—Clermont, Frankfort, and Boston. This leads with a harmonious blend of apple cider doughnuts, crème brûlée, and zesty citrus. With time the aroma deepens with cinnamon candies, vanilla frosting, and lemon-poppyseed cake. The palate is nuanced, the sweet desserts from the nose intertwine with toasted oak, spiced orange, and lemon tea. The finish is long and, with time, develops from coffee, oak, and toasted sugar to dry dark chocolate.