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

Hardin's Creek 8 Year Middle 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 Middle Distillation Profile examines the middle of the distillation range in James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s three-expression exploration. Its low-wine distillation target is 115 proof, positioned between the Low expression’s 105-proof target and the High expression’s 120-proof target. All three share the same mash bill and fermentation processes.

Aged eight years and bottled at 109 proof, Middle presents a rounded combination of vanilla, brown sugar, toffee, toasted oak, and cinnamon. Its balance of sweetness and wood spice makes it a useful starting point for exploring how the three profiles differ.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla bean, brown sugar, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Rounded toffee sweetness with vanilla and warming cinnamon.

• Finish: Toasted oak and cinnamon spice.

What Makes It Special

• 115-proof low-wine target: Represents the middle setting in the three-expression series.

• Eight years of aging: Combines a clear age statement with a focused distillation experiment.

• 109-proof bottling: Matches the finished strength of the Low and High expressions.

• Classic bourbon flavors: Vanilla, toffee, brown sugar, and oak lead the profile.

• Built for comparison: Offers a reference point between the richer Low and brighter High profiles.

How to Enjoy

Try it neat first to explore its balance of sweetness and spice, then add water gradually to suit your preference. When tasting the complete series, start with Middle before revisiting it between pours of Low and High.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does “Middle Distillation Profile” mean?
   It identifies the expression’s 115-proof low-wine distillation target. This is a production setting during the first distillation stage; its finished bottling strength is 109 proof.

2. How long is this bourbon aged?
   It is aged eight years, as stated on the label.

3. What proof is the Middle expression?
   It is bottled at 109 proof, or 54.5% ABV.

4. What does the Middle Distillation Profile taste like?
   Available tasting descriptions highlight vanilla bean, toasted oak, cinnamon, brown sugar, and toffee, with a rounded balance of sweetness and spice.

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