Hardin's Creek Straight Bourbon From Warehouse R Escalator 1 Fl 11 Yr 110

Hardin's Creek is an ongoing series of rare and innovative whiskey releases from James B. Beam Distilling Co., crafted from 228 years and eight generations of bourbon-making expertise. Rooted in the legacy of forefather Jacob Beam, who began distilling in 1795 with water drawn from a modest creek in Central Kentucky, Hardin's Creek honors the origins of America's first family of bourbon. Launched in 2022, the brand continues to push the boundaries of American Whiskey with annual,limited-edition releases that celebrate tradition while exploring the future of American whiskey.

Drawn from barrels matured in Warehouse R—one of the more temperature-variable aging environments at the distillery—this release emphasizes depth, concentration, and mature oak character, offering a distinct snapshot of place rather than a blended house style.

The nose is rich and layered, with aromas of dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla bean, and baking spice, accented by hints of leather and dried fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, showing flavors of brown sugar, charred oak, rye spice, and subtle cocoa, carried by a dense, mouth-coating texture that reflects extended aging in a dynamic warehouse setting.

The finish is long, warming, and oak-driven, lingering with spice, caramelized sweetness, and seasoned wood. Bottled at 55% ABV (110 proof) in a 750 ml bottle, Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R is a thoughtful, terroir-focused bourbon for enthusiasts interested in how warehouse location alone can shape a whiskey’s final character.

11 yrs Old

700 ML, 55% ABV

Hardin’s Creek Warehouse R uses a straightforward, traditional cask program with no secondary finishing:

• Cask type: New, charred American oak barrels

• Char: Standard Beam house char (not disclosed as a special or experimental char)

• Finishing: None — no secondary or finishing casks

• Maturation focus: Long-term aging in Warehouse R, a metal-clad rickhouse with higher temperature swings

The intent of Warehouse R is not to showcase unusual wood, but to isolate the impact of warehouse environment on bourbon matured in classic new charred oak. All complexity comes from extended aging, oxidation, and concentration driven by heat fluctuation rather than cask variation or finishing influence.