Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Straight Bourbon 700mL

Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 54.5% ABV | 109 Proof | 700mL | Clermont, Kentucky | Aged 8 Years | Distillation Series

Process & Profile

Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile explores the upper end of the low-wine distillation range within James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s three-expression series. Its 120-proof target changes the first-distillation setting while retaining the same mash bill and fermentation processes used for the Low and Middle expressions.

Eight years of aging precede bottling at 109 proof. This expression takes a brighter flavor direction, with orchard fruit, apple, citrus, floral honey, and wood spice. It provides an engaging comparison with Low’s darker richness and Middle’s rounded vanilla and toffee character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Orchard fruit, fresh apple, and floral honey.

• Palate: Bright apple and citrus notes with light honey sweetness.

• Finish: Delicate wood spice and a lighter fruit impression.

What Makes It Special

• 120-proof low-wine target: Explores the highest first-distillation setting in the trio.

• Eight-year age statement: Maintains the same stated age as the companion expressions.

• 109-proof bottling: Shares its finished alcohol strength with Low and Middle.

• Brighter flavor profile: Orchard fruit, citrus, honey, and wood spice distinguish its direction.

• Distillation-focused release: Shows another dimension of bourbon production beyond age and mash bill.

How to Enjoy

Serve a small pour neat to explore its fruit and honey notes, then experiment with a few drops of water. Taste it alongside the other Distillation Series expressions at the same serving temperature to compare their aromas and textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does “High Distillation Profile” mean it has a higher bottling proof?
   It refers to the 120-proof low-wine distillation target. The finished bourbon is bottled at 109 proof, matching the Low and Middle expressions.

2. How old is the High Distillation Profile bourbon?
   It carries an eight-year age statement.

3. What does this expression taste like?
   Available tasting descriptions emphasize orchard fruit, apple, citrus, floral honey, and light wood spice.

4. How is High different from Low and Middle?
   High uses a 120-proof low-wine target, compared with 105 for Low and 115 for Middle. Its flavor direction is brighter and more fruit-focused, while Low emphasizes darker richness and Middle highlights vanilla, toffee, and spice.

5. Where can I buy Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   You can purchase Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.