Hardin's Creek "Warehouse W - 5FL" 11 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This 11-year member of the Hardin’s Creek Rickhouse Series offers a boldly oak-driven yet refined bourbon experience. Aged on the fifth floor of the historic Warehouse W at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky, it delivers toasted-wood depth, rich caramel and spice, anchored by a strong Beam heritage backbone—ideal for serious bourbon appreciators seeking character and provenance.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Distilled and aged at the James B. Beam facilities in Clermont, Kentucky, this expression is part of the Hardin’s Creek Rickhouse Series, which explores how location and warehouse dynamics influence maturation. This bottle was aged for 11 years exclusively in Warehouse W, specifically on the 5th floor (“5FL”), a higher-elevation rack level known for greater interaction with heat, humidity and wood. It’s bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV) and showcases an un-chill-filtered presentation, preserving full flavor and texture. The mash bill follows classic Beam lineage and the new-American-oak barrels reflect the brand’s traditional commitment to bourbon aging.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Rich aromas of toasted oak and charred barrel staves open first, followed by dark caramel, maple syrup, and a hint of red apple. Underneath lies a whisper of dry spice—nutmeg, cinnamon—and warm vanilla.

• Palate: Full-bodied and viscous, the entry offers deep caramel-corn sweetness, candied pecan, and rich toffee. Mid-palate brings heavier oak tannin, baking spices (clove, allspice), dark chocolate and a touch of black pepper. The Beam family’s hallmark yeast-driven spice is present.

• Finish: Long and warming, the finish lingers with charred oak, roasty coffee bean, dry tobacco leaf and gentle smoke with lasting sweet-grain echoes. The higher-rack aging influence gives a subtly intense drying oak texture that invites contemplation.

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