The James B. Beam Distilling Company has announced the launch of an all-new whiskey brand called Hardin's Creek, which will serve to support the Beam legacy by producing a variety of premium American whiskeys. The new label is being promoted as the "next generation of boundary-pushing, premium American whiskey."
More specifically, Hardin’s Creek will release a new premium expression every year that will utilize ultra-rare liquids from James B. Beam Distilling Co's archives. To kick things off, the brand will be launching two expressions: 'Colonel James B. Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey' and 'Jacob’s Well Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.'
"Every detail, from the blending techniques to the labels, draws inspiration from centuries of our family’s history, paying homage to our heritage while looking towards our future," said Freddie Noe, the Master Distiller of the Fred B. Noe Distillery.
Legacy Preserving Whiskey Brands
Jim Beam Distilling Launches New Whiskey Brand, 'Hardin's Creek'
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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