Hardin's Creek 8 Year Straight Bourbon — Middle 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 Middle Distillation Profile sits at the center of that range. Its 115 proof distillation falls between the other two, and the label describes the result as a whiskey that "climbed to the mid-point of our distillation spectrum," with its flavor compounds "now more concentrated" so that "a well-defined and layered profile takes shape." 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: Vanilla bean, brown sugar and toasted oak. Palate: Toffee sweetness with vanilla and cinnamon warmth. Finish: Toasted oak and cinnamon spice.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
Part of the Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile series from James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Distilled at 115 proof, the middle of the three profiles in the series, for a well-defined, layered style
Same mash bill and fermentation as the Low and High 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 woodland cabin 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
Middle Distillation (115 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 "Middle Distillation Profile" mean?
The bourbon was distilled at 115 proof, the middle expression in the series. It sits between the 105 proof Low and 120 proof High profiles, balancing the grain-derived compounds retained in the distillate.
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 vanilla bean, brown sugar and toasted oak on the nose, toffee sweetness with vanilla and cinnamon warmth on the palate, and a finish of toasted oak and cinnamon 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.
