Hardin's Creek 8 Year Middle Distillation Profile is a Kentucky straight bourbon exploring the middle of the distillation range — a 115-proof first-distillation target, aged eight years and bottled at 109 proof.
Part of a three-expression Distillation Series from James B. Beam Distilling Co., the Middle expression sits between the Low (105-proof target) and High (120-proof target) bottlings, all sharing the same mash bill and fermentation. Aged eight years and bottled at 54.5% ABV (109 proof), it presents a rounded combination of vanilla, brown sugar, toffee, toasted oak, and cinnamon — a balanced reference point for exploring how the three profiles differ.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vanilla bean, brown sugar, and toasted oak.
Palate: Rounded toffee sweetness with vanilla and warming cinnamon.
Finish: Toasted oak and cinnamon spice.
Specifications
Producer: James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Hardin's Creek), Clermont, Kentucky
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Distillation Series, Middle)
Low-Wine Target: 115 proof (first distillation)
Age: 8 Years
ABV: 54.5% (109 proof)
Size: 700mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Middle Distillation Profile" mean?
It identifies the 115-proof low-wine distillation target (a first-distillation setting). The finished bottling strength is 109 proof.
How old is it?
It is aged eight years.
What does it taste like?
Vanilla bean, toasted oak, cinnamon, brown sugar, and toffee, with a rounded balance of sweetness and spice.
