{"product_id":"hardins-creek-8-year-middle-distillation-profile-bourbon","title":"Hardin's Creek 8 Year Middle 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 Middle 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 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 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.\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 Vanilla bean, brown sugar, and toasted 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 Rounded toffee sweetness with vanilla and warming cinnamon.\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 Toasted oak and cinnamon spice.\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\u003e115-proof low-wine target:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Represents the middle setting in the three-expression series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight years of aging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines a clear age statement with a focused distillation experiment.\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 Matches the finished strength of the Low and High expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic bourbon flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vanilla, toffee, brown sugar, and oak lead the profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for comparison:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers a reference point between the richer Low and brighter High profiles.\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\u003eTry 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.\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 “Middle Distillation Profile” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long is this bourbon aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is aged eight years, as stated on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is the Middle expression?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is bottled at 109 proof, or 54.5% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the Middle Distillation Profile taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable tasting descriptions highlight vanilla bean, toasted oak, cinnamon, brown sugar, and toffee, with a rounded balance of sweetness 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 Middle Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Hardin's Creek 8 Year Middle 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":51180149604577,"sku":"080686014287","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Hardin_sCreek8YearMiddleDistillationProfileStraightBourbon700mL_1.webp?v=1793133491","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/hardins-creek-8-year-middle-distillation-profile-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}