{"product_id":"hardins-creek-8-year-low-distillation-profile-bourbon","title":"Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low 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 Low 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 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 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.\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 Rich caramel, toasted nuts, and earthy oak.\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 Dark baking chocolate, concentrated caramel, and pronounced barrel char.\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 Roasted nut, charred oak, and earthy cocoa notes.\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\u003e105-proof low-wine target:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explores the lower end of the series’ first-distillation range.\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 Clearly stated maturation time.\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 Delivers a substantial pour at 54.5% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich flavor direction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highlights chocolate, caramel, nuts, and char.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparative tasting appeal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shares its mash bill and fermentation approach with the Middle and High expressions.\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\u003eStart 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.\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\u003eWhat does “Low Distillation Profile” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt refers to the expression’s 105-proof target during low-wine distillation, the first distillation stage. The finished bourbon is bottled at 109 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is this 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 is its alcohol content?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is bottled at 54.5% ABV, equivalent to 109 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does Low differ from the Middle and High profiles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow 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.\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 Low Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low 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":51180041306337,"sku":"080686014270","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Hardin_sCreek8YearLowDistillationProfileStraightBourbon700mL_1_4fef4570-2ca6-4bf1-9b4a-9c3ed7e0cd3d.webp?v=1793133384","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/hardins-creek-8-year-low-distillation-profile-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}