Heaven Hill Parkers Heritage Collection 2021 Bourbon Whiskey 11 Year Old
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Each year as part of the Parker's Heritage Collection, Heaven Hill select a special whiskey to be released in the name of their late Master Distiller Parker Beam. The barrels selected for this series include Bourbon, Rye, and Wheat Whiskeys, among others, and are some of the finest and most diverse American Whiskeys ever produced. They are a fitting tribute to the expertise of Parker Beam.
The 15th edition of Parker's Heritage Collection features the same mashbill as Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, but aged in specialty barrels that were charred for 90 seconds, as opposed to our traditional 40 seconds. Continuing the award-winning series of heavy char releases, these "Level 5" barrels were aged for a full 11 years, where the heavier char allowed the whiskey to penetrate further into the barrel, bringing forth honey and subtle cinnamon spice. The 75 barrels reached peak maturation on the sixth floor of Rickhouse Y. It is bottled without chill filtration at 122 proof. Developed by Heaven Hill Distillery’s own Master Distillers, Wheat Whiskey is the first new style of American Whiskey to be introduced since Prohibition.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Rich amber with copper-gold hues and a warm honey glow.
Nose
Opulent nose of honeyed grain, vanilla and caramel, with toffee and brown sugar. Deep toasted oak and char lend warm smoke, while a gentle cinnamon spice threads through. A creamy wheat sweetness lingers beside hints of dried fruit, forging a plush, inviting aroma that promises the full-bodied richness to come.
Palate
Silky and full on the palate, this wheat whiskey coats the tongue with honeyed sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel. Rich vanilla, toffee and brown sugar unfold against toasted oak, while a bold 122-proof frame carries warm cinnamon spice and a touch of pepper. The wheat backbone keeps it smooth and mouth-coating, with orchard fruit notes evolving into a honeyed, spice-kissed finish.
Finish
Long, honeyed finish with a gentle cinnamon spice that lingers on the palate. The rich sweetness fades into toasted oak and subtle pepper, leaving a velvet warmth that endures well after the sip.