Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery
Region: Kentucky, USA
Age Statement: 6 years
Mash Bill: 52% Corn (Beck’s 6158 varietal), 35% Rye, 13% Malted Barley
Proof & ABV: 107 Proof (53.5% ABV)

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Aromas of apples and pears with notes of fresh oak.
• Palate: Plentiful orchard fruit with bright floral and spice notes.
• Finish: Slight oaky sweetness with peppery spice.

Production & Aging:

This bourbon is part of Heaven Hill's Grain to Glass series, emphasizing transparency and local sourcing. The 2024 release features the Beck’s 6158 corn varietal, grown in central Kentucky. The whiskey aged for six years in rickhouse W3 on the third, fourth, and fifth floors at Heaven Hill's Cox’s Creek facility. It was bottled without chill filtration at 107 proof.

Distinctive Characteristics:

This expression showcases a higher rye content (35%) compared to Heaven Hill's traditional bourbon mashbills, resulting in a spicier profile. The use of the Beck’s 6158 corn varietal and local sourcing underscores the distillery's commitment to grain provenance and innovation.

Ideal Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors. Its robust profile also makes it suitable for classic bourbon cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan.