Hardin's Creek 8 Year Straight Bourbon — High Distillation Profile
Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from James B. Beam Distilling Co., 109 Proof
Hardin's Creek is Jim Beam's collection of rare, limited release whiskeys, and this 8 Year bourbon is part of its Distillation Profile series, which explores how the proof of the first distillation shapes a bourbon's character. The series uses one mash bill and one fermentation across three expressions, changing only the distillation setting: Low at 105 proof, Middle at 115 proof and High at 120 proof.
The High Distillation Profile sits at the top of that range. Distilling at 120 proof removes more of the heavier grain-derived compounds before the whiskey ever sees a barrel, and the label describes the result as a whiskey that "peaked at the higher end of our distillation spectrum," with flavor compounds "deftly balanced" for a profile that "leaves a light yet lasting impression." It was aged 8 years at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, and bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV).
Tasting Notes
Nose: Orchard fruit, fresh apple and floral honey. Palate: Bright apple and citrus with light honey sweetness. Finish: Delicate wood spice and a lighter fruit impression.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
Part of the Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile series from James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Distilled at 120 proof, the highest of the three profiles in the series
Same mash bill and fermentation as the Low and Middle profiles, so the distillation proof is the one variable
Aged 8 years and bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV)
A limited release from Jim Beam's collection of rare whiskeys
Collectible label art with a mountain goat and a "The Journey Starts Here" hang tag
Product Details
Type
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Series
Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series
Profile
High Distillation (120 Proof Distillation)
Age
8 Years
Size
700mL
Proof / ABV
109 Proof (54.5% Alc. Vol.)
Distillery
James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile series?
It is a series of three 8 year old bourbons from James B. Beam Distilling Co. that share the same mash bill and fermentation but are distilled at different proofs: Low at 105, Middle at 115 and High at 120.
What does "High Distillation Profile" mean?
The bourbon was distilled at 120 proof, the highest in the series. A higher distillation proof removes more of the heavier grain-derived compounds before aging, which tends to give a lighter, cleaner spirit.
What proof is it bottled at?
This bourbon is aged 8 years and bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV).
What does it taste like?
Expect orchard fruit, fresh apple and floral honey on the nose, bright apple and citrus with light honey sweetness on the palate, and a delicate finish of wood spice.
Is this a limited release?
Yes. It is a limited release from Hardin's Creek, Jim Beam's collection of rare whiskeys, so availability is limited.
