Parker's Heritage 20th Edition Bourbon

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$599.95

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Age: | Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA | Proof:

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118.0

Proof

59%

ABV

14 Yrs

Age Statement

100

Barrels

Rickhouses

750 mL

Format

Rye backset is the distinguishing step in the 20th Edition of Parker's Heritage Collection: Heaven Hill Distillery kept its traditional bourbon mash — 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley — and fermented it with backset left over from a rye whiskey run. The 2026 bottling of the annual series Heaven Hill releases in Parker Beam's honor is a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, distilled between October 2011 and January 2012 and bottled at its full barrel strength, 118.0 proof or 59% ABV, without being chill filtered.

Nº 01

The Elemental Distinction

Rye backset in the fermenter: Backset is spent liquid kept back from one distillation and returned to the next fermentation; for this edition it was rye whiskey backset, and Heaven Hill says it gives the bourbon spice and depth and makes it more balanced and consistent.

A standard grain bill: The mash is Heaven Hill's traditional bourbon recipe of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley; the front label names the rye backset as what gives this bourbon its spicy depth.

Distilled October 2011 to January 2012: The whiskey then aged 14 years, the age the label states, before its release in September 2026.

Four rickhouses, three floors: The 100 barrels aged on the second floor of Rickhouse A, the first and second floors of Rickhouse KK, and the third floors of Rickhouses L and M.

Uncut at 118.0 proof: Bottled at barrel proof and not chill filtered; the label also states the strength as 59% alcohol by volume.

Nº 02

Twenty Editions for Parker Beam

Series & cause

Heaven Hill created Parker's Heritage Collection in honor of Parker Beam, the distillery's late Master Distiller Emeritus, and released the first edition in 2007; this 2026 bottling is the twentieth. Beam was diagnosed with ALS in 2010, and part of the proceeds of each bottle sold goes to the ALS Association, a partnership Heaven Hill counted at more than $1.4 million donated by the 20th Edition's announcement on September 8, 2026.

Nº 03

Rickhouses & Floors

Where the barrels aged

Rickhouse A

Second floor

Rickhouse KK

First & second floors

Rickhouses L & M

Third floor

Bottling

100 barrels at 118.0 proof

Uncut and non-chill filtered after 14 years in wood.

Nº 04

Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distiller notes & position

Sensory Profile

Heaven Hill's notes describe a burnished copper whiskey. Nose: sweet oak, toasted nuts and citrus oil. Palate: toasted oak, butterscotch and vanilla with orange zest. Finish: toasted oak, caramelized sugar and a hint of white pepper.

Strategic Position

Within Parker's Heritage, the 20th Edition shares its age statement with the 14-year malt whiskey edition of 2024, which Heaven Hill finished in reconstructed heavy toast Cognac barrels, and comes a year after the 2025 edition's three-whiskey American blend of wheated bourbon, corn whiskey and a rye-and-malt whiskey. In this 2026 edition the difference lies in the fermentation: a straight bourbon on Heaven Hill's traditional recipe, made with rye backset.

Nº 05

Collector Note & Index

Vault provenance

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What the front label states

Aged 14 years; Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey; and the method in one line: “Made with rye backset which imparts a bold, spicy depth to the bourbon.” Strength is printed both ways, ALC/VOL 59% and proof 118.0.

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A September 2026 release

Heaven Hill announced the edition from Bardstown, Kentucky, on September 8, 2026, and scheduled US distribution from that month, with some bottles bound for other countries.

Collector IndexMW VAULT

Edition: 20th · 2026
Distilled: Oct 2011 – Jan 2012
Age: 14 years
Barrels: 100
Strength: 118.0 proof · 59% ABV
Filtration: Non-chill filtered

The 20th Edition is listed with every bourbon on our shelves and with the rest of Heaven Hill's range.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Edition	Parker's Heritage Collection 20th Edition (2026)
Class	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Producer	Heaven Hill Distillery
Age statement	14 years
Distilled	October 2011 – January 2012
Mash bill	78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
Fermentation	Rye backset
Maturation	Rickhouse A, 2nd floor; Rickhouse KK, 1st and 2nd floors; Rickhouses L and M, 3rd floor
Batch	100 barrels
Proof	118.0 (barrel proof)
ABV	59%
Filtration	Non-chill filtered
Region	Kentucky
Format	750 mL
Release	September 2026

Nº 07

Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

Heaven Hill distilled this bourbon between October 2011 and January 2012 from its traditional grain bill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley; the fermenters also took rye backset, the leftover liquid from distilling rye whiskey. The barrels aged 14 years in four rickhouses across three floors: A on the second, KK on the first and second, and L and M on the third. One hundred of them were combined and bottled at barrel proof, 118.0; Heaven Hill did not chill filter the whiskey.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every 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 our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is rye backset in Parker's Heritage 20th Edition?

Backset is spent liquid saved from a finished distillation and mixed into a new fermentation. For Parker's Heritage Collection 20th Edition, Heaven Hill fermented a bourbon mash of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley with backset from its rye whiskey, and says it gives the bourbon spice and depth.

What proof is the 2026 Parker's Heritage Collection?

The 2026 Parker's Heritage Collection, the 20th Edition, is bottled at barrel proof: 118.0 proof, or 59% alcohol by volume. Heaven Hill left the 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon uncut and skipped chill filtration.

How old is Parker's Heritage Collection 20th Edition?

The label of Parker's Heritage Collection 20th Edition states an age of 14 years. Distillation ran from October 2011 to January 2012, and the barrels aged in four rickhouses, on three floors, before the September 2026 release.

When was Parker's Heritage 20th Edition released?

Heaven Hill announced Parker's Heritage Collection 20th Edition on September 8, 2026, for sale across the US from that month, with some bottles also going to international markets. It is the 2026 edition of the annual series honoring Parker Beam.

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Parker's Heritage Collection

The Elemental Distinction

Twenty Editions for Parker Beam