{"product_id":"hardins-creek-8-year-high-distillation-profile-straight-bourbon","title":"Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"textline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-w-id=\"d85007ce-e0fb-6ac3-0b23-9fd2cbf5b800\" class=\"text-baskerville medium midalign\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-productdescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textline-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-w-id=\"d85007ce-e0fb-6ac3-0b23-9fd2cbf5b800\" class=\"text-baskerville medium midalign\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 54.5% ABV | 109 Proof | 700mL | Clermont, Kentucky | Aged 8 Years | Distillation Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile explores the upper end of the low-wine distillation range within James B. Beam Distilling Co.’s three-expression series. Its 120-proof target changes the first-distillation setting while retaining the same mash bill and fermentation processes used for the Low and Middle expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight years of aging precede bottling at 109 proof. This expression takes a brighter flavor direction, with orchard fruit, apple, citrus, floral honey, and wood spice. It provides an engaging comparison with Low’s darker richness and Middle’s rounded vanilla and toffee character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard fruit, fresh apple, and floral honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright apple and citrus notes with light honey sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicate wood spice and a lighter fruit impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-120-proof low-wine target:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores the highest first-distillation setting in the trio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Eight-year age statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintains the same stated age as the companion expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 109-proof bottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShares its finished alcohol strength with Low and Middle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Brighter flavor profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard fruit, citrus, honey, and wood spice distinguish its direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Distillation-focused release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows another dimension of bourbon production beyond age and mash bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe a small pour neat to explore its fruit and honey notes, then experiment with a few drops of water. Taste it alongside the other Distillation Series expressions the same serving temperature to compare their aromas and textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes “High Distillation Profile” mean it has a higher bottling proof?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt refers to the 120-proof low-wine distillation target. The finished bourbon is bottled at 109 proof, matching the Low and Middle expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is the High Distillation Profile bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt carries an eight-year age statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does this expression taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable tasting descriptions emphasize orchard fruit, apple, citrus, floral honey, and light wood spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is High different from Low and Middle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh uses a 120-proof low-wine target, compared with 105 for Low and 115 for Middle. Its flavor direction is brighter and more fruit-focused, while Low emphasizes darker richness and Middle highlights vanilla, toffee, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Hardin's Creek 8 Year High Distillation Profile Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PB Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67869893263635,"sku":"HARDIN-S-CREEK-8-YEAR-HI-2EQDOE","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/Hardin_sCreek8YearHighDistillationProfileStraightBourbon700mL.webp?v=1793203123","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/hardins-creek-8-year-high-distillation-profile-straight-bourbon","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}