The 2024 release of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is an 18-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottled without chill filtering, this 120 proof Whiskey showcases a Bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. As noted on the label for added transparency, this year’s release consists of 133 barrels that were produced in December 2005 and aged on the third floor of rickhouse 1I.
Heaven Hill has pulled from their special stock of barrels twice before. First in 2018 for the premium, extra-aged Heaven Hill 27-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and again in 2020 for a special 85th Anniversary bottling. The success of these two releases inspired them to create the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection. With this exclusive collection, they are now able to share their oldest Whiskeys each year.
GSN’s Remarks: Richly appointed and venerable nose of deep oak and char. One whiff and you can tell that there will be nearly two decades of history here. The package is tightly compacted with intense flavor and the 60% ABV keeps things well bound together. Sometimes sweetness that often dissipaits in elder whiskies, but not so in this release. The bourbon is cheerfully chewy and full of toffee-like character. A light peppery top note adds to the 360 degree mouthfeel. The body is medium-heavy, while the finish is extra long. A remarkable whiskey that is world class. GSN Rating: A+++
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