{"title":"Heritage Collection","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Legacy of Liquid History.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eHeritage Collection\u003c\/b\u003e, a curated sanctuary for the rarest and most historically significant whiskeys in our vault. This category is dedicated to the \"hall of fame\" releases that define the pinnacle of American distilling—specifically highlighting the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Heaven Hill Distillery and their legendary 90th Anniversary and 19-year-old expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003eEach bottle in this collection represents a milestone in maturation, often exceeding nearly two decades in the barrel. These are high-proof, small-batch masterpieces characterized by deep oak complexity, rich history, and the unwavering dedication of family-owned distilling traditions. For the connoisseur, these are not just spirits; they are investment-grade artifacts of Kentucky’s distilling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOwn a piece of distilling excellence. Explore the Heritage Collection and secure your legacy today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heaven-hill-90th-anniversary-9-year-bourbon","title":"Heaven Hill Distillery 90th Anniversary 9 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Limited Release, 107 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Alligator Char Sienna: #8b4513 | Anniversary Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #3d2b1f; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Scorched Earth to Black Gradient representing the heavy char *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b1810 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d2b1f; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Terracotta *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a67c52; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE 90-YEAR LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHeaven Hill 90th Anniversary 9 Year Old Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e is a standalone tribute to nine decades of independent, family-owned excellence. Launched in October 2025 to commemorate the Shapira family legacy, this limited bottling is technically separate from the Heritage Collection, offering a bespoke exploration of wood-to-spirit interaction. Distilled on the distillery's 80th anniversary and matured for nearly a decade, it celebrates the past through a progressive, dual-char blending philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE DUAL-CHAR CONCEPT) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Char Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy marrying two distinct char specifications, Heaven Hill has crafted a profile with a deeper, more resonant butterscotch and toasted spice foundation than their standard core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% \"Alligator\" Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly a third of the blend utilizes heavy No. 4 char barrels, providing a scorched-oak depth and concentrated vanilla cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70% No. 3 Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e The remaining majority maintains the distillery's signature caramel-forward balance, ensuring the wood doesn't overwhelm the mashbill's integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e107-Proof Synergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 53.5% ABV, the strength is perfectly calibrated to carry the spicy toasted oak notes without masking the delicate dried fruit underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm caramel and vanilla bean. Developing layers of toasted oak and brown sugar emerge alongside cinnamon and a distinctive faint smoke from the heavy char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and substantial. Entry notes of butterscotch and cinnamon transition into a mid-palate of charred oak, brown sugar, and rich vanilla cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming. A signature closing of toasted oak and lingering clove with a subtle, char-derived smoky resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eA Milestone Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 90th Anniversary stands between the ultra-premium Heritage Collection and the flagship barrel-proof releases. It is a one-time commemorative event, utilizing barrels all distilled on a single day: December 13, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that honors the Shapira legacy through the lens of extreme char maturation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill (DSP-KY-1 \/ DSP-KY-31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Dual-Char Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Years, 8 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70% No. 3 Char \/ 30% No. 4 Alligator Char\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 Proof \/ 53.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 13, 2015 (80th Anniversary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90th Anniversary release is a mandatory target for Heaven Hill completists, representing a rare departure into heavy char blending at a defined scale. It is structurally distinct from the annual Heritage Collection, making it a \"hidden\" vertical asset that captures a specific moment in the distillery's history—barrels produced on their 80th anniversary and bottled for their 90th. Given the 204-barrel batch size, global availability is significantly more constrained than standard Elijah Craig releases. Every bottle offered here includes the original commemorative packaging and has been verified for pristine seal integrity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the brown sugar and cinnamon aromatics, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 107-proof framework allows for \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to broaden the toasted spice without losing the textural weight. Its heavy char profile also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the scorched oak notes provide a robust counterpoint to the sweetness of the sugar and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766412800034,"sku":"096749005888","price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/HH90F3.jpg?v=1779859140"},{"product_id":"heaven-hill-heritage-collection-19-year-wheat-whiskey-2025","title":"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey — 2025 Release, 100 Proof Bottled-in-Bond","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Heritage Cobalt Blue: #002366 | Wheat Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #002366; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Deep Cobalt to Black Gradient representing the Heritage series *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #001a4d 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #002366; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #002366; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Gold *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8e7a4a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC WHEAT MILESTONE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHeaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is a landmark release for American whiskey enthusiasts. As the 2025 installment of the distillery’s ultra-premium annual series, this bottling represents the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest wheat whiskey ever released by Heaven Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e. Distilled in 2005 at the Bernheim Distillery and matured for nearly two decades in the upper reaches of Rickhouse Y, this Bottled-in-Bond masterpiece offers a profound look at the transformative power of time on a wheat-dominant mashbill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 19-YEAR EVOLUTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe 19-Year Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy pivoting from the standard ryed bourbon to a 51% wheat mashbill, the 2025 Heritage Collection achieves a silky, honeyed integration that challenges the traditional boundaries of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat vs. Wheated Bourbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike wheated bourbons where corn is king, this \"Straight Wheat\" expression allows the grain’s inherent floral and honeyed sweetness to lead the profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse Y Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected from the 5th and 6th floors of Heaven Hill’s Bardstown campus, where elevated temperatures drove aggressive oak interaction and deep tannic structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare ultra-aged BIB release, requiring a single distilling season (Fall 2005) and a precise 100-proof framework to ensure absolute transparency and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#8e7a4a;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned oak and rich honey. Developing layers of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon graham cracker emerge alongside dried fruit and a sophisticated faint cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and exceptionally silky. Entry notes of aged oak and baking spice transition into a mid-palate of salted caramel, vanilla, and developed wheat sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming. A signature closing of lingering maple, caramel, and oak spice with the structural persistence of 19 years in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#8e7a4a;\"\u003eCategory Rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eUltra-aged wheat whiskey is one of the rarest classifications in spirits. The 2025 Heritage Collection serves as the direct spiritual successor to the legendary 11-year Parker’s Heritage wheat releases, doubling the age statement of its closest peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a4a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that redefines the aging potential of the Bernheim mashbill.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill (DSP-KY-1 \/ DSP-KY-31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 Years (Distilled Fall 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51% Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse Y (Floors 5 \u0026amp; 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Heritage Collection (Limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. As the 2025 release features the oldest wheat whiskey in the company’s history, it is expected to be a primary driver of secondary market interest within the series. Unlike the more common bourbon releases, the limited 277-barrel batch size of this wheat whiskey ensures a significantly tighter global allocation. Every bottle offered here includes the original Heritage Collection cobalt-blue presentation box and has been verified for pristine seal integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the nutmeg and cinnamon graham cracker aromatics, enjoy this whiskey \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond delivery provides an incredibly approachable framework undiluted; however, \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e will further broaden the honeyed sweetness and soften the oak tannins. This expression is the ultimate partner for \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, dried fruits, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e like a 19-year-old spirit deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950306750498,"sku":"96749005598","price":699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/HHHC-19Year-Wheat-Whiskey2-0b5bfbec39408d30-1.jpg?v=1779859699"},{"product_id":"parkers-heritage-collection-18th-edition-malt-cognac","title":"Parker's Heritage Collection 18th Edition 14 Year Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels — 2024 Release, 107 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Cognac Umber: #7b3f00 | Malted Gold: #d4af37 | ALS Purple: #68217a *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #68217a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the reconstructed barrel influence *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2b1d0e 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #7b3f00; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #68217a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8e7a64; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE COGNAC COLLABORATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eParker’s Heritage Collection 18th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e is a chiseled 2024 release featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. This edition marks a sophisticated collaboration with Cognac specialist \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eAlain Royer\u003c\/span\u003e, utilizing reconstructed Cognac barrels with heavy-toast staves to achieve a profile of immense structural complexity. It serves as the third barrel-finish entry in this prestigious annual series, merging American malt traditions with French finishing expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (RECONSTRUCTED FINISHING) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 18th Edition is defined by a novel finishing approach that reconstructs standard Cognac casks to amplify wood compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of Heaven Hill’s malt whiskey mashbill (majority malted barley), aged 14 years in the upper floors of Rickhouses O and Q.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconstructed Barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac casks were disassembled and rebuilt with new heavy-toast staves to contribute caramelized wood depth alongside dried fruit notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Month Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mature malt whiskey was finished in these specialized casks for nearly four months to resolve the spirit into a velvety whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharitable Mission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuing the series' legacy, proceeds support ALS research in honor of Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oranges, summer fruit, and black herbal tea. Layers of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted marshmallow emerge alongside cedar spice and mellow oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and velvety with a port-like mouthfeel. Bittersweet chocolate and molasses lead into mid-palate notes of cloves, nutmeg, roasted nuts, and red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and full-bodied. A signature closing of molasses and chocolate fading to dried apricots, figs, and a gentle peppery tingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #8e7a64;\"\u003eThe Collector Portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 18th Edition sits as a structural outlier in the American malt category. Its Alain Royer provenance distinguishes it from other finished malts, offering a complexity that aligns more closely with port-finished Scotch than traditional bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a64; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the American-French finishing bridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Malt Whiskey (Cognac Finished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Years (Initial) + ~4 Months Finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajority Malted Barley (approx. 65% malt \/ 35% corn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 Proof \/ 53.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 27, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18th Edition is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors, representing only the third barrel-finish release in the Parker's Heritage Collection. Its rarity is further compounded by the specific malt whiskey mashbill and the unique heavy-toast reconstruction. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original series packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and the Cognac-derived complexity, enjoy this whiskey \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. A few drops of water may be added to broaden the nose and unlock additional dried fruit character. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e—its port-like profile is particularly effective alongside intense dessert preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950307536930,"sku":"96749005468","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/Primary_Parker_s_Heritage_Collection_18th_Edition_14_Year_Malt_Whiskey_Cognac_cask_finished_bottle_front_label..jpg?v=1778715957"},{"product_id":"heaven-hill-heritage-collection-17-year","title":"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17-Year-Old Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2022 Release)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #9c8465;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #9b1f16;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #21293f;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n  margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17-Year-Old is the first edition of the series, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled straight from the barrel at 118.2 proof without chill filtering. It mingles 28% twenty-year-old, 44% nineteen-year-old and 28% seventeen-year-old stock, drawn from four Heaven Hill rickhouse sites, on the distillery’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. It launched nationally in March 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe first edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, released March 2022 — the release that set the series’ format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled straight from the barrel at 118.2 proof, without chill filtering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe label prints its own blend: 28% twenty-year-old stock, 44% nineteen-year-old, 28% seventeen-year-old. The age statement takes the youngest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBarrels drawn from four of Heaven Hill’s six rickhouse sites — Deatsville, Glencoe, Schenley and the Bardstown main campus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHeaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHeaven Hill positions the collection as the traditional counterpart to the more experimental Parker’s Heritage Collection, released each autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut and pecan over leather, with dark chocolate behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak-driven and mature rather than heavy, without tipping into tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, with a trace of barrel char at the close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery later Heritage Collection release is measured against this one, because this is the release that decided what the series would be: age-stated, bottled at whatever strength the barrels gave, and printed with its own production data. It sits at the head of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Heaven Hill annual releases at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, ahead of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-18-year\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 18-year that followed it in 2024\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-22-year\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 22-year the series reached in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, first edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118.2, bottled at barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28% 20-year-old barrels, 44% 19-year-old barrels, 28% 17-year-old barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeatsville, Glencoe, Schenley and the Bardstown main campus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaunch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationally, March 2022, on a limited basis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFirst editions carry a premium that has nothing to do with what is in the glass, and this one has the stronger claim than most: the transparency format Heaven Hill introduced here — blend percentages and rickhouse sites printed on the label — became the collection’s signature and has appeared on every release since. It also came out of the same reserved stock as the Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old of 2018, which is the only other bottling drawn from those barrels. A complete Heritage vertical starts here or it does not start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBarrel proof at 118.2 and seventeen years deep, so a short pour and a long wait. Neat first; the nutty, leathery register Heaven Hill describes is the part that a heavy hand with water dilutes fastest. If you add any, add it after the oak has opened rather than before, and stop while the char is still legible on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bottling is a mingling rather than a single age. Heaven Hill combined three lots — seventeen, nineteen and twenty years old — and let the youngest set the age statement, which is what US labelling requires and what most producers decline to itemise. Here the split is printed on the label, along with the four rickhouse sites the barrels came from: Deatsville, Glencoe, Schenley and the main campus at Bardstown. Drawing across four sites rather than one is the opposite approach to the tightly sourced later editions, and it is what let the distillery assemble a blend of this age at all. The whiskey went into the bottle straight from the barrel at 118.2 proof, with no chill filtering and no reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17-Year-Old is bottled at 118.2 proof, which is 59.1% ABV. Heaven Hill bottled it straight from the barrel at its natural strength and without chill filtering, so the figure is the barrel proof rather than a chosen bottling strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat is in the blend of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill prints the blend on the label: 28% twenty-year-old stock, 44% nineteen-year-old and 28% seventeen-year-old. The age statement reflects the youngest whiskey in the bottle, which is why a mingling that is mostly older than seventeen years is labelled as a 17-year-old. The barrels came from four of the distillery's six rickhouse sites: Deatsville, Glencoe, Schenley and the Bardstown main campus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWas the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 17 Year the first release in the series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. The 17-year-old launched nationally in March 2022 as the first edition of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, an annual spring release drawing on the distillery's oldest aging stock. Heaven Hill positions the collection as the traditional counterpart to Parker's Heritage Collection, its more experimental series, which is released each autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148990107682,"sku":"0009674900391","price":1399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_1_a5021e7d-f022-4e88-95b1-f02dfcf21d39.jpg?v=1785620840"},{"product_id":"heaven-hill-heritage-collection-18-year","title":"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2024 Release)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #9c8465;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #9b1f16;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #21293f;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n  margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is an 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 120 proof, made from 133 barrels produced in December 2005 and pulled from the third floor of Rickhouse 1I. It uses Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye. Heaven Hill announced it on 1 February 2024 at a suggested retail price of $299.99, shipping from early March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEighteen years old and bottled at 120 proof — the third Heritage Collection release, and the bourbon that preceded the 2025 wheat whiskey and the 2026 twenty-two-year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill: 78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tight, single-source draw: 133 barrels, all filled in December 2005, all pulled from the third floor of Rickhouse 1I.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fill month and one warehouse floor — unusually narrow provenance for an eighteen-year-old bourbon, and printed on the packaging rather than left to be looked up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heritage Collection rotates through the six traditional American whiskey mash bills Heaven Hill produces; the 2024 edition is a bourbon one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e750 mL in the collection’s navy presentation box, with the distillery seal on box, strip stamp and label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flowers, black tea and old oak, with toasted almond underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and caramel sweetness first, then old leather and oak char, with peppery spice and orange oil behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm and dry, carrying a great deal of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the 2026 edition reaches across three fill months and two warehouse floors, the 2024 draws from a single December and a single floor — a narrower selection, and a lower bottling strength at 120 proof. That makes it the most legible point of comparison in the series. It sits in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Heaven Hill house at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-19-year-wheat-whiskey-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 19-year wheat whiskey that followed in 2025\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-22-year\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 22-year bourbon of 2026\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78% corn, 12% malted barley, 10% rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133, produced December 2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse 1I, third floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify] — Heaven Hill’s 2024 release does not state a filtration method. The 2026 edition is stated non-chill filtered; that does not transfer to this one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify] — the bottle label appears to carry a Small Batch designation, which the 2024 release does not use. Confirm against the bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnounced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 February 2024, shipping from early March 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill priced the 2024 release at a suggested $299.99 and shipped it nationally and internationally on a limited basis. Its position in the series is what has aged well: it is the last Heritage Collection bourbon before the 2026 edition, with a wheat whiskey in between, so anyone assembling the collection by mash bill rather than by year needs this bottle and the 2026 to hold both ends of the bourbon run. The provenance printed on the box — one fill month, one rickhouse, one floor — also makes it unusually easy to authenticate against the producer record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 120 proof this sits below the series high and rewards a smaller pour rather than a longer one. Neat first; the dried-flower and black-tea aromatics Heaven Hill describes are delicate for an eighteen-year-old bourbon and are the first thing water will bury. If you add any, add it after the second sip, and stop at the point the orange oil comes forward — past that the dry, spice-heavy finish shortens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release came out of one narrow window. Heaven Hill filled all 133 barrels in December 2005 and pulled every one of them from the third floor of Rickhouse 1I, which is a far tighter selection than an eighteen-year-old bourbon usually represents — most long-aged releases are assembled across fill dates and warehouse positions to even out what individual barrels do over two decades. A third-floor position sits low enough in a Kentucky rickhouse to moderate the summer swings that drive the oak extraction higher up, which is consistent with a release bottled at 120 proof rather than at the strength the barrels came out at. The mash bill is the distillery’s traditional bourbon recipe, 78% corn, 12% malted barley and 10% rye, one of the six traditional American whiskey mash bills Heaven Hill maintains and rotates through the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill bottled the 2024 Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old at 120 proof, which is 60% ABV. Heaven Hill's release states the bottling strength as 120 proof and does not describe this edition as barrel proof, which distinguishes it from the 2026 edition in the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhen was the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 18 Year distilled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill produced the whiskey for the 2024 Heritage Collection 18-Year-Old in December 2005 and drew all of it from the third floor of Rickhouse 1I. That is an unusually narrow selection for an eighteen-year-old bourbon: one fill month and one warehouse floor. Heaven Hill prints the warehouse site, production date and mash bill percentages on the packaging as a signature of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow does the 2024 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection compare to the 2026 release?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Kentucky straight bourbon from Heaven Hill's traditional mash bill, but they differ in every other respect the producer states. The 2024 edition carries an 18-year age statement at 120 proof, drawn from a single December 2005 fill on one warehouse floor. The 2026 edition carries a 22-year age statement at barrel proof, 129.2, from barrels filled across three months of 2003 on two floors of a different rickhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46152278179874,"sku":"096749004737","price":749.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_a74ad237-47c2-4660-91a6-ede81d39784e.jpg?v=1785621383"},{"product_id":"heaven-hill-heritage-collection-22-year","title":"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2026 Release)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #9c8465;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #9b1f16;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #21293f;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n\/* scoped resets: neutralize theme heading styles inside the block *\/\n.mw-master-container h2, .mw-master-container h3{\n  margin:0; padding:0; font-family:inherit; line-height:inherit; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-list{ margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-label{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; font-size:0.75rem;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body{ margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card-body p + p{ margin-top:10px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-q{ font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:bold; color:var(--mw-text); margin-top:14px; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content .mw-q:first-child{ margin-top:0; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a 22-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at barrel proof, 129.2, and non-chill filtered. It draws on 270 barrels distilled in February, July and August of 2003, aged on the fifth and sixth floors of Rickhouse Y and bottled in December 2025, using Heaven Hill's traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. It is the oldest release in the series since the collection began in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"mw-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTwenty-two years old — the longest-aged Heritage Collection release since the series began in 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled at barrel proof, 129.2, and non-chill filtered: nothing added and nothing taken out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHeaven Hill's traditional bourbon mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProvenance stated down to the floor: 270 barrels filled in February, July and August of 2003, aged on the fifth and sixth floors of Rickhouse Y, bottled in December 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Heritage Collection rotates through the six traditional American whiskey mash bills Heaven Hill produces; this edition is the bourbon one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePresented in the collection's navy box, with the distillery seal carried across box, strip stamp and label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep chestnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted nuts and aged oak, with bright orange oil over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch and black tea, then leather and peppery spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with complex spice and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-card-label\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTwenty-two years is far past the point where most Kentucky bourbon turns to tannin, and the barrels that survive it are the ones warehouse position protected. Heaven Hill names that position on the label rather than leaving it to be inferred, which is the collection's argument in miniature. It anchors \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe full Heaven Hill shelf at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, above \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-18-year\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 18-year that opened the bourbon run in 2024\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/heaven-hill-heritage-collection-19-year-wheat-whiskey-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 19-year wheat whiskey between them\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129.2, bottled at barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270, filled February, July and August 2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse Y, 5th and 6th floors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify] — the bottle label appears to carry a Small Batch designation; Heaven Hill's own release describes a 270-barrel release and does not use the term. Confirm against the bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnounced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 March 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill set a suggested retail price of $319.99 and launched nationally in limited quantities with some international allocation. What distinguishes this release on a shelf is documentation rather than scarcity alone: warehouse, floors, fill months, barrel count and mash bill are all printed on the packaging, so the bottle carries its own provenance instead of relying on a distillery database. Twenty-two-year-old Kentucky bourbon released at full barrel strength is also a diminishing category — the stocks were laid down in 2003, and no amount of current planning changes how much of 2003 is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNeat first, in a glass with a tapered mouth, and give it ten minutes before the first sip — at 129.2 proof and this much oak, the aromatics arrive well before the palate settles. Water helps here more than it does on younger barrel-proof bourbon, because it pulls the orange-oil brightness forward against the tannin; add it a few drops at a time. No ice, which flattens the spice that carries the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill filled these barrels across three separate runs in 2003 — February, July and August — and set them on the fifth and sixth floors of Rickhouse Y, high enough in the warehouse for more than twenty Kentucky summers to drive the whiskey deep into the wood and back out again. That thermal cycling is what produces the oak structure at this age, and it is also what destroys most barrels that sit through it, which is why the release runs to 270 rather than a warehouse floor's worth. The mash bill is Heaven Hill's traditional bourbon recipe, 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley — one of six traditional American whiskey mash bills the distillery maintains, and the reason the Heritage Collection can rotate grain type from year to year without leaving the house style. The whiskey was drawn in December 2025 and bottled without chill filtration at its own barrel strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill bottled the 2026 Heritage Collection 22-Year-Old at 129.2 proof, which is 64.6% ABV, at barrel proof and without chill filtration. A number of retail listings state 137 proof, or 68.5% ABV, for this release; Heaven Hill Distillery's own product page gives 129.2, and that is the figure carried here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat is the mash bill of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 22 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection uses the distillery's traditional bourbon mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. Heaven Hill produces six traditional American whiskey mash bills, and each Heritage Collection release features one of them, so the grain recipe changes from year to year across the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection and Parker's Heritage Collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBoth are annual releases from Heaven Hill Distillery, and the distillery describes them as counterparts: the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection showcases its oldest aging stock across its six traditional mash bills, while Parker's Heritage Collection is the innovation-focused series. The 2026 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a 22-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, the oldest in that series since it began in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMPONENT 4 — AI-COMPATIBILITY LAYER (JSON-LD) --\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46152441004066,"sku":"096749006458","price":749.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/image_cec32a93-b2e5-4360-9dcd-ebd62525439c.jpg?v=1785621529"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heritage-collection.oembed","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}