{"product_id":"hardins-creek-8-year-high-distillation-profile-bourbon","title":"Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Straight Bourbon 700mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"textline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-w-id=\"d85007ce-e0fb-6ac3-0b23-9fd2cbf5b800\" class=\"text-baskerville medium midalign\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-w-id=\"d85007ce-e0fb-6ac3-0b23-9fd2cbf5b800\" class=\"text-baskerville medium midalign\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 54.5% ABV | 109 Proof | 700mL | Clermont, Kentucky | Aged 8 Years | Distillation Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orchard fruit, fresh apple, and floral honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright apple and citrus notes with light honey sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delicate wood spice and a lighter fruit impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120-proof low-wine target:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explores the highest first-distillation setting in the trio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintains the same stated age as the companion expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e109-proof bottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shares its finished alcohol strength with Low and Middle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrighter flavor profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orchard fruit, citrus, honey, and wood spice distinguish its direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation-focused release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shows another dimension of bourbon production beyond age and mash bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes “High Distillation Profile” mean it has a higher bottling proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt refers to the 120-proof low-wine distillation target. The finished bourbon is bottled at 109 proof, matching the Low and Middle expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is the High Distillation Profile bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt carries an eight-year age statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does this expression taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable tasting descriptions emphasize orchard fruit, apple, citrus, floral honey, and light wood spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is High different from Low and Middle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hardin's Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180153995489,"sku":"080686014294","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Hardin_sCreek8YearHighDistillationProfileStraightBourbon700mL.webp?v=1793134166","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/hardins-creek-8-year-high-distillation-profile-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}