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Whiskey Review: Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well , the premium expression from Beam’s Hardin's Creek line. This label is the first under Freddie Noe , whom we interviewed a few seasons ago. Freddie is leading this line, which includes Colonel James B. Beam , the younger-stock offering. But today, we're focusing on Jacob's Well , a blend of 15-year-old high-rye bourbon and 16-year-old traditional bourbon , averaging 15 years and 4 months . It comes in at 108 proof and retails for around $150 , putting it near the luxury bourbon threshold. Let's see if it lives up to the price tag. This review is taken from our episode " Godzilla Minus One (2023) / Hardin's Creek Jacob's Well Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Bob: The color on this thing is a deep, rich amber—you can tell it's well-aged. I'm picking up some notes I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on a bourbon before. Lavender. It’s super delicate, ju

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