Using a longer fermentation process and taking it off the still at a lower distillation proof means Hardin's Creek Colonel James B. Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey only needs to age 2 years to achieve a depth of flavor unmatched even by more mature bourbons. Proof that quality isn't solely defined by time. Nose - Robust vanilla and caramel notes. Palate - Deep and complex flavors of vanilla, nuts and oak. Finish - Long and full finish. 108 Proof