Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the 20th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection, a 14-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey distinguished in that it was made with rye backset. The annual ultra-premium release continues to honor the legacy of Heaven Hill’s late Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam.
“The Parker’s Heritage Collection has allowed us to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Parker Beam—his passion, his craft and the lasting impact he had on Heaven Hill and American Whiskey,” said Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill. “We are proud that each release carries forward both his memory and his enduring commitment to doing things the right way.”
This installment is drawn from 100 barrels of stock made outside the usual bourbon process at Heaven Hill, because of the rye backset. But otherwise, it is made from Heaven Hill’s traditional Bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley. Distilled between October 2011 and January 2012, the whiskey was aged for 14 years across four rickhouses and multiple floors: Rickhouse A on the second floor; Rickhouse KK on the first and second floors; and Rickhouses L and M on the third floor.
“Parker understood that the smallest details in the whiskey making process can have a meaningful impact on the final pour,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Heaven Hill Master Distiller. “This edition reflects that belief, using rye backset to create a 14-year-old Bourbon with remarkable depth, balance and spice. We’re proud to honor Parker’s enduring influence through a release that celebrates his steadfast belief in making the highest quality whiskey.”
Bottled at barrel proof at 118.0 proof and non-chill filtered, the 20th Edition Parker’s Heritage Collection will be available nationally in limited quantities beginning this September, with select quantities available in international markets. The suggested retail price is $199.99 for a 750ml bottle.
