Hardin's Creek 8 Year Straight Bourbon — Low 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 Low Distillation Profile sits at the bottom of that range. Distilling at a lower proof retains more of the grain-derived compounds from fermentation, giving a heavier distillate, and the label describes the result as a whiskey that "bloomed at the lower end of our distillation spectrum," with "abundant flavor compounds" so that "a rich and lush profile flourishes." 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: 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.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
Part of the Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile series from James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Distilled at 105 proof, the lowest of the three profiles in the series, for a richer, heavier style
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 holographic label art with a blooming dandelion and mountain landscape, and a "The Journey Starts Here" hang tag
Product Details
Type
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Series
Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series
Profile
Low Distillation (105 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 "Low Distillation Profile" mean?
The bourbon was distilled at 105 proof, the lowest in the series. A lower distillation proof retains more of the grain-derived compounds from fermentation, producing a heavier, richer distillate before aging.
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 rich caramel, toasted nuts and earthy oak on the nose, dark baking chocolate, concentrated caramel and barrel char on the palate, and a finish of roasted nut, charred oak and earthy cocoa.
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.
