{"product_id":"hardins-creek-8-year-low-distillation-profile-straight-bourbon-700ml","title":"Hardin's Creek 8 Year Low Distillation Profile Straight Bourbon (700mL)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Limited Edition | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Aged 8 Years | Low Distillation Profile | 109 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin's Creek 8 Year Low Distillation Profile Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptional limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon showcasing the innovative craftsmanship of the legendary James B. Beam Distilling Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this distinctive release explores how changing the proof during the first stage of distillation can dramatically influence bourbon's final flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled using a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105-proof low-wine target\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight years of Kentucky maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the whiskey is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e109 proof (54.5% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering bold layers of caramel, dark baking chocolate, roasted nuts, earthy oak, and warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardin's Creek\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James B. Beam Distilling Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Distillation Profile Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clermont, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Distillation Target:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 105 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Charred Oak Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 54.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottling Proof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 109\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700mL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited Release\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hardin's Creek Distillation Profile Series celebrates the art and science of American whiskey production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Distillation Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 105-proof target, emphasizing rich caramel, chocolate, and roasted nut flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle Distillation Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 115-proof target, offering balanced sweetness, vanilla, and baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Distillation Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120-proof target, highlighting brighter fruit, citrus, and floral characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach expression demonstrates how a single production variable can influence the complexity and character of mature Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Low Distillation Profile Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin's Creek Low Distillation Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its unusually low 105-proof target during the first stage of distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilling to a lower proof allows more of the heavier grain-derived and fermentation compounds to remain in the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing eight years of oak maturation, these characteristics contribute to a particularly rich, robust bourbon with concentrated sweetness, chocolate, roasted nuts, and pronounced barrel char.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a powerful yet balanced whiskey that highlights the relationship between distillation technique and flavor development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited 2026 Hardin's Creek release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnovative Distillation Profile Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique 105-proof first-distillation target\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at a bold 109 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by James B. Beam Distilling Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich caramel and dark chocolate flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToasted pecan and roasted nut complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep charred oak character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied, warming finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent addition to a Hardin's Creek collection\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its concentrated caramel, dark chocolate, and oak complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add a few drops of water to reveal additional sweetness and soften the whiskey's bold 109-proof character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparative Tasting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy alongside the Middle and High Distillation Profile expressions to discover how distillation proof influences flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent with smoked brisket, barbecue ribs, roasted pecans, aged Gouda, and dark chocolate desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardin's Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41057360707713,"sku":"H-41057360707713","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/4967\/3089\/files\/hardins-creek-8-year-low-distillation-profile-straight-bourbon-700ml-keg-n-bottle-2069875.png?v=1794345551","url":"https:\/\/kegnbottle.com\/products\/hardins-creek-8-year-low-distillation-profile-straight-bourbon-700ml","provider":"Keg N Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}