Heaven Hill Grain to Glass High Rye Specialty Barrel

Description

The Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series showcases the distillery’s dedication to family, quality, and craft. From seed selection and partnerships with top-tier farmers to expert distillation and aging, every step reflects precision and care. Unlike the Traditional Barrel Series aged in #3 char barrels, the Specialty Barrel Series matures for at least six years in a unique barrel type chosen annually by the Master Distiller and Independent Stave Company. These hand-selected barrels, differing in oak species, origin, and aging styles, highlight the influence of wood on whiskey. The 2025 release was aged in Chinquapin Oak barrels. The first release in the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series features Chinquapin oak, a unique American white oak that adds rich character and depth. Fully aged—not just finished—in these barrels, the bourbon absorbs elevated levels of vanillin, delivering notes of butterscotch, crème brûlée, and toasted nuts like hazelnuts and almonds. The result is a bold, complex whiskey with a smooth mouthfeel and a lingering finish of caramelized sugar, oak spices, and white pepper.