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

Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low 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 Low Distillation Profile explores how the first stage of distillation shapes bourbon’s character. Part of a three-expression series from James B. Beam Distilling Co., it uses a 105-proof low-wine distillation target. The series shares the same mash bill and fermentation processes, allowing different distillation settings to take center stage.

After eight years of aging, this expression is bottled at 109 proof. Its rich profile emphasizes concentrated caramel, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and barrel char, offering the heavier, deeper side of the Distillation Series.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, toasted nuts, and earthy oak.

• Palate: Dark baking chocolate, concentrated caramel, and pronounced barrel char.

• Finish: Roasted nut, charred oak, and earthy cocoa notes.

What Makes It Special

• 105-proof low-wine target: Explores the lower end of the series’ first-distillation range.

• Eight-year age statement: Clearly stated maturation time.

• 109-proof bottling: Delivers a substantial pour at 54.5% ABV.

• Rich flavor direction: Highlights chocolate, caramel, nuts, and char.

• Comparative tasting appeal: Shares its mash bill and fermentation approach with the Middle and High expressions.

How to Enjoy

Start with a small neat pour, then add a few drops of water to explore the profile at a lower strength. For a comparison, taste it alongside the Middle and High Distillation Profile releases, paying attention to differences in sweetness, texture, and fruit character.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does “Low Distillation Profile” mean?
   It refers to the expression’s 105-proof target during low-wine distillation, the first distillation stage. The finished bourbon is bottled at 109 proof.

2. How old is this bourbon?
   It carries an eight-year age statement.

3. What is its alcohol content?
   It is bottled at 54.5% ABV, equivalent to 109 proof.

4. How does Low differ from the Middle and High profiles?
   Low uses a 105-proof low-wine target, compared with 115 for Middle and 120 for High. Its available tasting descriptions emphasize richer chocolate, caramel, nut, and char notes.

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