{"title":"HEAVEN HILL","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #CCB49D;   \/* metallic foil *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #AE320E;     \/* power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #792D12;       \/* deep lowlight *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:46%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill is a family-owned Kentucky distillery in Bardstown, founded by the Shapira family in 1935 and still run by them — the largest family-owned and -operated distillery in America. Its whisky was shaped for generations by the Beam distilling family and survived a devastating 1996 fire. This page is the gateway to the whole Heaven Hill portfolio — Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, Henry McKenna, Rittenhouse and more — across bourbon, wheated bourbon and rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe House\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFounded in Bardstown, Kentucky, in 1935 — the first barrel filled December 13 — by the five Shapira brothers, just after Prohibition's repeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNamed for William Heavenhill, a former owner of the distillery site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWhisky production was led for generations by the Beam family, beginning with Joseph L. Beam — a cousin of Jim Beam — and continuing through Parker and Craig Beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA fire on November 7, 1996 destroyed the original distillery, seven warehouses and tens of thousands of barrels — but the company's yeast strain survived.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDistilling moved to the historic Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, purchased in 1999, while aging and bottling stayed in Bardstown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIn 2025 Heaven Hill completed a new distillery in Bardstown — Heaven Hill Springs — bringing distilling home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaster distiller Conor O'Driscoll leads production today; the Shapira family still owns and runs the company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIn an industry now dominated by global conglomerates, Heaven Hill remains the largest family-owned and -operated distillery in America. The Shapira brothers founded it in 1935 with no brands and no inventory of their own, bought out their partners within two years, and built one of the largest stocks of aging bourbon in the world. Generations later the family still runs the company from Bardstown, the self-styled Bourbon Capital of the World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eThe Beam Distilling Line\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eFor most of its history, Heaven Hill's whisky was made by the Beam family. Joseph L. Beam, a cousin of Jim Beam, was the first master distiller; the role passed down through Earl, Parker and Craig Beam, with Parker lending his name to the annual Parker's Heritage Collection. That continuity — including a proprietary yeast strain kept alive for decades — is the thread behind the house's nutty, caramel-forward style. Conor O'Driscoll became the seventh master distiller in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eThe Portfolio, by Style\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:6px; margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe Heaven Hill range. Individual bottles are listed below; we link each as it reaches the vault:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:6px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eBourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvan Williams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe flagship Kentucky straight bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElijah Craig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall batch \u0026amp; barrel proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHenry McKenna Single Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond · 10-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe distillery's namesake bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eWheated Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarceny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated · including Barrel Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld Fitzgerald\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated · Bottled-in-Bond decanters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eRye\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRittenhouse Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePikesville Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher-proof straight rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eWheat, Specialty \u0026amp; Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBernheim Original\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky straight wheat whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParker's Heritage Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual · age-stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Heritage Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual · age-stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMellow Corn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond corn whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px; font-size:0.9rem; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eBrowse more by style — the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ebourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003erye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHeaven Hill spans the whole range of American whisky collecting, from everyday bottles to some of the most sought-after releases in the category. Henry McKenna 10-Year, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, the Old Fitzgerald decanters, Parker's Heritage and the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection are allocated and trade well above retail, while single-barrel store picks have a devoted following. Because so much of the range is batch- or barrel-specific, the exact release, proof and condition all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eHeaven Hill distills from a handful of recipes — a standard bourbon mash, a wheated bourbon mash that swaps wheat for rye, and a rye mash — using a proprietary yeast strain it has guarded for decades. Since 1999 distilling has been centered at the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, joined in 2025 by the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, while the whisky ages and is bottled at the Bardstown campus. The same recipes, aged for different lengths and bottled at different strengths, become the distillery's many brands. Exact mash bills, proofs and ages vary by bottle and are confirmed on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eEvery Heaven Hill bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we authenticate every bottle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe vault and concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour sourcing FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Heaven Hill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeaven Hill is a family-owned Kentucky distillery in Bardstown, founded by the Shapira family in 1935 and still run by them today — the largest family-owned and -operated distillery in America. Its whisky was made for generations by the Beam family, beginning with Joseph L. Beam, and is led today by master distiller Conor O'Driscoll. After a 1996 fire destroyed the original distillery, Heaven Hill moved distilling to the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville and, in 2025, returned distilling to Bardstown with the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich brands does Heaven Hill make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeaven Hill makes many well-known names in American whisky. Its bourbons include the flagship Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Henry McKenna and the Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond; its wheated bourbons are Larceny and Old Fitzgerald; and its ryes are Rittenhouse and Pikesville. The distillery also makes Bernheim wheat whisky and releases age-stated, allocated whisky each year through the Parker's Heritage Collection and the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit#collectionpage\",\n      \"name\": \"Heaven Hill Distillery\",\n      \"description\": \"Heaven Hill — America's largest family-owned and -operated distillery, in Bardstown, Kentucky since 1935 — and its portfolio across bourbon, wheated bourbon and rye: Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, Henry McKenna, Old Fitzgerald, Rittenhouse, Pikesville, Bernheim, Parker's Heritage and more.\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit\",\n      \"about\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit#brand\" }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/heaven-hill-distillery-the-independent-spirit#brand\",\n      \"name\": \"Heaven Hill\",\n      \"description\": \"Family-owned Kentucky distillery in Bardstown, founded in 1935 by the Shapira family and still run by them — the largest family-owned and -operated distillery in America. 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INTRO \u0026 THE 90-YEAR LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHeaven Hill 90th Anniversary 9 Year Old Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e is a standalone tribute to nine decades of independent, family-owned excellence. Launched in October 2025 to commemorate the Shapira family legacy, this limited bottling is technically separate from the Heritage Collection, offering a bespoke exploration of wood-to-spirit interaction. Distilled on the distillery's 80th anniversary and matured for nearly a decade, it celebrates the past through a progressive, dual-char blending philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE DUAL-CHAR CONCEPT) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Char Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy marrying two distinct char specifications, Heaven Hill has crafted a profile with a deeper, more resonant butterscotch and toasted spice foundation than their standard core range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30% \"Alligator\" Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly a third of the blend utilizes heavy No. 4 char barrels, providing a scorched-oak depth and concentrated vanilla cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70% No. 3 Char:\u003c\/strong\u003e The remaining majority maintains the distillery's signature caramel-forward balance, ensuring the wood doesn't overwhelm the mashbill's integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e107-Proof Synergy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 53.5% ABV, the strength is perfectly calibrated to carry the spicy toasted oak notes without masking the delicate dried fruit underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm caramel and vanilla bean. Developing layers of toasted oak and brown sugar emerge alongside cinnamon and a distinctive faint smoke from the heavy char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and substantial. Entry notes of butterscotch and cinnamon transition into a mid-palate of charred oak, brown sugar, and rich vanilla cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming. A signature closing of toasted oak and lingering clove with a subtle, char-derived smoky resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eA Milestone Bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 90th Anniversary stands between the ultra-premium Heritage Collection and the flagship barrel-proof releases. It is a one-time commemorative event, utilizing barrels all distilled on a single day: December 13, 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a67c52; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that honors the Shapira legacy through the lens of extreme char maturation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill (DSP-KY-1 \/ DSP-KY-31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Dual-Char Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Years, 8 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70% No. 3 Char \/ 30% No. 4 Alligator Char\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 Proof \/ 53.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecember 13, 2015 (80th Anniversary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 90th Anniversary release is a mandatory target for Heaven Hill completists, representing a rare departure into heavy char blending at a defined scale. It is structurally distinct from the annual Heritage Collection, making it a \"hidden\" vertical asset that captures a specific moment in the distillery's history—barrels produced on their 80th anniversary and bottled for their 90th. Given the 204-barrel batch size, global availability is significantly more constrained than standard Elijah Craig releases. Every bottle offered here includes the original commemorative packaging and has been verified for pristine seal integrity and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the brown sugar and cinnamon aromatics, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 107-proof framework allows for \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to broaden the toasted spice without losing the textural weight. Its heavy char profile also makes it the premier choice for a \u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the scorched oak notes provide a robust counterpoint to the sweetness of the sugar and bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766412800034,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/HH90F3.jpg?v=1779859140"},{"product_id":"ld-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-9-year-spring-2025","title":"Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Spring 2025 Decanter Series, 100 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Bernheim Emerald: #2e5a27 | Decanter Gold: #c5a059 | Wheated Honey: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #c5a059; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #2e5a27; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #c5a059; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient from Deep Emerald to Black representing the Spring release transition *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a3316 0%, #111 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #c5a059; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #2e5a27; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #c5a059; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE SPRING 2025 LEGACY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eOld Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year (Spring 2025 Release)\u003c\/span\u003e is the fifteenth national release in Heaven Hill’s prestigious Decanter Series. Distinguished by its signature \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003egreen label\u003c\/span\u003e, this edition features bourbon distilled in the spring of 2016 and meticulously aged for nine years at the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville. As a wheated bourbon, it offers a chiseled balance of oak integration and soft, cereal-driven approachable character, presented in the series' iconic ornate glasswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE WHEATED DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis 9-year release serves as a mid-tier structural anchor within the series, providing a bridge between the younger 8-year expressions and the ultra-aged 19-year rarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheated Mashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley, resulting in a characteristically soft and creamy mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adheres to strict 100-proof requirements, distilled at a single distillery in a single season (Spring 2016) under government supervision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Spring release is visually defined by the green label and tax strip, signifying its production and bottling transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple pie crust, vanilla, and dried fruit. Developing layers of cinnamon and integrated wheat emerge alongside soft toasted cereal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally substantial. A front of toasted oak and vanilla bean transitions into mid-palate notes of buttery toffee, apple pie spices, and rich caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant. A signature closing of creamy viscosity, oak warmth, and baked apples fading into cinnamon spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#8e7a64;\"\u003eThe Decanter Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe Spring 2025 release sits comfortably in the middle of the Decanter Series' 8–19 year age range. While Fall releases utilize a black label, the green label remains the calling card for Spring editions, highly sought after by vertical collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a64; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of wheated bottled-in-bond consistency.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBernheim Distillery (Louisville, KY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Years (Distilled 2016, Bottled 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15th National Decanter Release (Spring 2025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled-in-Bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Old Fitzgerald 9-Year Spring 2025 release is a high-conviction acquisition for decanter series collectors. The green-labeled Spring releases are tracked for their specific season and year, offering a snapshot of Heaven Hill's wheated stocks at a prime developmental age. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original decanter packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for any serious American whiskey library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound textural depth and the \"Emerald\" spring character, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat or over a single large clear ice cube\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 100-proof framework and wheated softness make it an exceptional choice for food pairings such as \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel desserts, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also performs peerlessly in premium cocktails like the \u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned or Whiskey Smash\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 9 Year (Spring 2025 Release)\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Old_Fitz_Spring_2025.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"The 15th release of the Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series. A 9-year-old wheated bottled-in-bond bourbon from Heaven Hill. 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INTRO \u0026 THE HISTORIC WHEAT MILESTONE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eHeaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e is a landmark release for American whiskey enthusiasts. As the 2025 installment of the distillery’s ultra-premium annual series, this bottling represents the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest wheat whiskey ever released by Heaven Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e. Distilled in 2005 at the Bernheim Distillery and matured for nearly two decades in the upper reaches of Rickhouse Y, this Bottled-in-Bond masterpiece offers a profound look at the transformative power of time on a wheat-dominant mashbill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 19-YEAR EVOLUTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe 19-Year Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBy pivoting from the standard ryed bourbon to a 51% wheat mashbill, the 2025 Heritage Collection achieves a silky, honeyed integration that challenges the traditional boundaries of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat vs. Wheated Bourbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike wheated bourbons where corn is king, this \"Straight Wheat\" expression allows the grain’s inherent floral and honeyed sweetness to lead the profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse Y Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected from the 5th and 6th floors of Heaven Hill’s Bardstown campus, where elevated temperatures drove aggressive oak interaction and deep tannic structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled-in-Bond Authority:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare ultra-aged BIB release, requiring a single distilling season (Fall 2005) and a precise 100-proof framework to ensure absolute transparency and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#8e7a4a;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned oak and rich honey. Developing layers of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon graham cracker emerge alongside dried fruit and a sophisticated faint cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and exceptionally silky. Entry notes of aged oak and baking spice transition into a mid-palate of salted caramel, vanilla, and developed wheat sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming. A signature closing of lingering maple, caramel, and oak spice with the structural persistence of 19 years in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#8e7a4a;\"\u003eCategory Rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eUltra-aged wheat whiskey is one of the rarest classifications in spirits. The 2025 Heritage Collection serves as the direct spiritual successor to the legendary 11-year Parker’s Heritage wheat releases, doubling the age statement of its closest peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a4a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that redefines the aging potential of the Bernheim mashbill.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill (DSP-KY-1 \/ DSP-KY-31)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 Years (Distilled Fall 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51% Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof \/ 50% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRickhouse Y (Floors 5 \u0026amp; 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Heritage Collection (Limited)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Heaven Hill Heritage Collection is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. As the 2025 release features the oldest wheat whiskey in the company’s history, it is expected to be a primary driver of secondary market interest within the series. Unlike the more common bourbon releases, the limited 277-barrel batch size of this wheat whiskey ensures a significantly tighter global allocation. Every bottle offered here includes the original Heritage Collection cobalt-blue presentation box and has been verified for pristine seal integrity. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure the highest standard for investment-grade American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo fully isolate the nutmeg and cinnamon graham cracker aromatics, enjoy this whiskey \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 100-proof Bottled-in-Bond delivery provides an incredibly approachable framework undiluted; however, \u003cstrong\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e will further broaden the honeyed sweetness and soften the oak tannins. This expression is the ultimate partner for \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, dried fruits, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e like a 19-year-old spirit deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old Wheat Whiskey\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/HeavenHill_Heritage_2025_19YR.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 19 Year Old: The oldest wheat whiskey in distillery history. 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INTRO \u0026 THE SINGLE BARREL RARITY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eParker's Heritage Collection 11th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e is a standout 2017 release in Heaven Hill’s annual limited-edition series. Featuring an 11-year-old single-barrel Kentucky straight bourbon, this expression is structurally unique within the collection, as most Parker’s Heritage releases are batch-blended. Each bottle represents an uncut and unfiltered look at Heaven Hill’s signature high-corn mashbill, offering meaningful variation across individual barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE CASK STRENGTH DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Structural Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 11th Edition is defined by its non-chill filtered, cask-strength profile and its dedication to the legacy of Master Distiller Parker Beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Barrel Variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each barrel produces a distinct proof, typically ranging between 120 and 125.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeaven Hill Mashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on a 78% corn, 12% malted barley, and 10% rye recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncut Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled exactly as it came from the barrel—uncut, unfiltered, and non-chill filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharitable Mission:\u003c\/strong\u003e A portion of the proceeds supports ALS research and patient care in honor of Parker Beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and integrated oak. Developing layers of dark cherry, baking spice, and wood char emerge alongside leather and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and texturally concentrated. A front of caramel and dark fruit transitions into mid-palate notes of brown sugar, baking spice, and developed tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long and warming. A signature closing of lingering oak and baking spice characteristic of cask-strength single barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#d4af37;\"\u003eThe Collector Vertical\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 11th Edition is one of the few single-barrel releases in the series history, allowing collectors to explore bottle-to-bottle variation within a single year. It sits alongside Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 and Henry McKenna 10 as a definitive example of Heaven Hill’s barrel-selection prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of Heaven Hill’s single-barrel selection.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery (Bardstown, KY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParker's Heritage Collection (11th Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 Years (Minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by Barrel (Typically 120-125 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered, Uncut, \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$400 – $700 (Approximate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Parker's Heritage 11th Edition is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors. The single-barrel format provides a unique opportunity to sample the natural variation of Heaven Hill’s 11-year stocks at cask strength. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original packaging and verified barrel data. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability for any world-class collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and the \"ALS Purple\" legacy, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cask-strength framework tolerates substantial dilution; a few drops of water will broaden the nose and unlock additional fruit complexity. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not designed for cocktails at this rarity tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Parker's Heritage Collection 11th Edition 11-Year Single Barrel Bourbon\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Parkers_Heritage_11th_Edition.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Parker's Heritage Collection 11th Edition: A 2017 limited release featuring an 11-year-old single-barrel Kentucky straight bourbon at cask strength. 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INTRO \u0026 THE COGNAC COLLABORATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eParker’s Heritage Collection 18th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e is a chiseled 2024 release featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. This edition marks a sophisticated collaboration with Cognac specialist \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eAlain Royer\u003c\/span\u003e, utilizing reconstructed Cognac barrels with heavy-toast staves to achieve a profile of immense structural complexity. It serves as the third barrel-finish entry in this prestigious annual series, merging American malt traditions with French finishing expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (RECONSTRUCTED FINISHING) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 18th Edition is defined by a novel finishing approach that reconstructs standard Cognac casks to amplify wood compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of Heaven Hill’s malt whiskey mashbill (majority malted barley), aged 14 years in the upper floors of Rickhouses O and Q.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconstructed Barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac casks were disassembled and rebuilt with new heavy-toast staves to contribute caramelized wood depth alongside dried fruit notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Month Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mature malt whiskey was finished in these specialized casks for nearly four months to resolve the spirit into a velvety whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharitable Mission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuing the series' legacy, proceeds support ALS research in honor of Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oranges, summer fruit, and black herbal tea. Layers of dark chocolate, caramel, and toasted marshmallow emerge alongside cedar spice and mellow oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and velvety with a port-like mouthfeel. Bittersweet chocolate and molasses lead into mid-palate notes of cloves, nutmeg, roasted nuts, and red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and full-bodied. A signature closing of molasses and chocolate fading to dried apricots, figs, and a gentle peppery tingle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #8e7a64;\"\u003eThe Collector Portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 18th Edition sits as a structural outlier in the American malt category. Its Alain Royer provenance distinguishes it from other finished malts, offering a complexity that aligns more closely with port-finished Scotch than traditional bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8e7a64; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of the American-French finishing bridge.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Malt Whiskey (Cognac Finished)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Years (Initial) + ~4 Months Finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMajority Malted Barley (approx. 65% malt \/ 35% corn)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107 Proof \/ 53.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Chill Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAugust 27, 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18th Edition is a high-conviction target for vertical collectors, representing only the third barrel-finish release in the Parker's Heritage Collection. Its rarity is further compounded by the specific malt whiskey mashbill and the unique heavy-toast reconstruction. Every bottle offered here includes the intact original series packaging. Provenance is strictly authenticated to ensure investment-grade reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound decadal integration and the Cognac-derived complexity, enjoy this whiskey \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. A few drops of water may be added to broaden the nose and unlock additional dried fruit character. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, dried fruit, or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e—its port-like profile is particularly effective alongside intense dessert preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950307536930,"sku":"96749005468","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/Primary_Parker_s_Heritage_Collection_18th_Edition_14_Year_Malt_Whiskey_Cognac_cask_finished_bottle_front_label..jpg?v=1778715957"},{"product_id":"elijah-craig-18-year-single-barrel-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 90 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Elijah Craig Blue: #003366 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #003366; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a2b4a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #003366; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Deep Navy to Black Gradient representing the 18-year maturation *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a192f 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-left: 4px solid #a6a9ac; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #1a2b4a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Burnished Silver *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #111; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #a6a9ac; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 TRADITION --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eElijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e is the longest-running age-stated single barrel release from the historic Heaven Hill Distillery. Named after the \"Father of Bourbon,\" this expression is a masterclass in patient maturation. Each bottle is a unique snapshot of one individual barrel that has survived eighteen years of Kentucky’s climate, resulting in a profile of immense depth and structural elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 18-YEAR INTEGRATION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Single Barrel Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eDrawn from the highest floors of the rickhouse, only a select few barrels are chosen to reach this decadal milestone. Bottled at 90 proof, it offers a sophisticated, integrated experience where wood weight meets spirit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeliberate Proof:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 45% ABV is a technical choice by Heaven Hill to preserve the delicate integration of chocolate and leather without ethanol interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Labeled Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bottle is hand-labeled with its specific barrel number and bottling date, highlighting the meaningful variation found in single-cask bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by the family-owned Heaven Hill, utilizing their classic 78\/10\/12 mash bill to achieve a cleaner, corn-forward depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and heavily toasted oak. Evolving notes of dried fig, leather, and dark chocolate develop alongside orange peel and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-full bodied. Front-palate caramel and chocolate transition into a sophisticated mid-palate of tobacco, oak tannin, and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant. A lingering closing of seasoned oak and vanilla with a sophisticated, warm spice note that reflects its eighteen years in the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color:#a6a9ac;\"\u003ePortfolio Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eElijah Craig 18 serves as the refined, ultra-aged benchmark for the Heaven Hill vertical. It is often compared to Knob Creek 18, though it generally offers a softer, more integrated profile due to the 90-proof bottling and the EC house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #a6a9ac; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural benchmark for single-barrel age statements in Kentucky.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Single Barrel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years (Hand-Labeled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78% Corn \/ 10% Rye \/ 12% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually Numbered Single Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eElijah Craig 18 is a high-conviction acquisition for vertical collectors building out the Elijah Craig legacy (12, 18, 21, and 23 Year). While it is an annual release, each allotment is strictly allocated and typically clears the market within days of arrival. Collectors track specific barrel numbers closely, as the single-barrel format allows for significant variation in toffee and oak dominance. Every bottle offered here is verified for original seal integrity and authenticated provenance. This remains one of the most reliable blue-chip assets in the Heaven Hill portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis ultra-aged bourbon is best enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. The 90-proof delivery is expertly calibrated for eighteen years of oak extraction; water is generally not needed and may thin the mid-palate chocolate notes. It holds its structural integrity over a single large clear cube, but its technical clarity is most rewarding when sipped neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/ElijahCraig_18YR.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel: An elite 18-year-old bourbon from Heaven Hill. Features deep oak, chocolate, and caramel at 90 proof. 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