Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low Distillation Profile Straight Bourbon (700mL)

2026 Limited Edition | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Aged 8 Years | Low Distillation Profile | 109 Proof

Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low Distillation Profile Bourbon Whiskey is an exceptional limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon showcasing the innovative craftsmanship of the legendary James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Part of the prestigious Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series, this distinctive release explores how changing the proof during the first stage of distillation can dramatically influence bourbon's final flavor.

Distilled using a 105-proof low-wine target, the lowest of the three expressions in the series, this bourbon retains a rich concentration of grain-derived flavor compounds that contribute to its full-bodied character.

After eight years of Kentucky maturation, the whiskey is bottled at 109 proof (54.5% ABV), delivering bold layers of caramel, dark baking chocolate, roasted nuts, earthy oak, and warming spice.

Product Details

• Brand: Hardin's Creek
• Producer: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
• Collection: Distillation Profile Series
• Release: 2026 Limited Edition
• Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Origin: Clermont, Kentucky, USA
• Age Statement: 8 Years
• Distillation Profile: Low
• First Distillation Target: 105 Proof
• Maturation: New Charred Oak Barrels
• ABV: 54.5%
• Bottling Proof: 109
• Bottle Size: 700mL
• Availability: Limited Release

The Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series

The Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series celebrates the art and science of American whiskey production.

Created by the James B. Beam Distilling Co., this collection features three distinct eight-year-old bourbons produced using the same mash bill and fermentation process but different first-distillation proof targets.

• Low Distillation Profile: 105-proof target, emphasizing rich caramel, chocolate, and roasted nut flavors.

• Middle Distillation Profile: 115-proof target, offering balanced sweetness, vanilla, and baking spice.

• High Distillation Profile: 120-proof target, highlighting brighter fruit, citrus, and floral characteristics.

Each expression demonstrates how a single production variable can influence the complexity and character of mature Kentucky bourbon.

What Makes the Low Distillation Profile Special?

The defining characteristic of Hardin's Creek Low Distillation Profile is its unusually low 105-proof target during the first stage of distillation.

Distilling to a lower proof allows more of the heavier grain-derived and fermentation compounds to remain in the spirit.

Following eight years of oak maturation, these characteristics contribute to a particularly rich, robust bourbon with concentrated sweetness, chocolate, roasted nuts, and pronounced barrel char.

The result is a powerful yet balanced whiskey that highlights the relationship between distillation technique and flavor development.

Why You'll Love It

• Limited 2026 Hardin's Creek release

• Premium eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Innovative Distillation Profile Series

• Unique 105-proof first-distillation target

• Bottled at a bold 109 proof

• Crafted by James B. Beam Distilling Co.

• Rich caramel and dark chocolate flavors

• Toasted pecan and roasted nut complexity

• Deep charred oak character

• Full-bodied, warming finish

• Excellent addition to a Hardin's Creek collection

How to Enjoy

Neat: Enjoy in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its concentrated caramel, dark chocolate, and oak complexity.

With Water: Add a few drops of water to reveal additional sweetness and soften the whiskey's bold 109-proof character.

Comparative Tasting: Enjoy alongside the Middle and High Distillation Profile expressions to discover how distillation proof influences flavor.

Food Pairings: Excellent with smoked brisket, barbecue ribs, roasted pecans, aged Gouda, and dark chocolate desserts.