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Bourbon Whiskey

For a whiskey to be called a bourbon, it first by law has to have a mash bill with at least 51 percent corn. Depending on how much of the remaining bill is wheat or rye is the reason why we have wheated bourbon (typically mellower and softer) and rye bourbon (a spicier taste). The mash must also be distilled at 160 proof or less, put into the barrel at 125 proof or less. After the mash bill criteria is met, next is the the barrel aging process. Additionally by law, bourbon has to be aged in a charred white oak barrell, and a new one at that. This stipulation caused problems for many major distillers during the bourbon boom of the past 10 years when there was a massive shortage of new barrels for the unexpected increased demand. The last criteria for bourbon: it has to be made in the U.S.A. Much of the bourbon we buy comes from Kentucky, which is where the name originated from in a certain area called Old Bourbon, now known as Bourbon County.

1792 Full Proof

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Bourbon insiders have long acknowledged that full proof bourbon has a distinguished and rich flavor. This bourbon underwent a distinct filtering process,forgoing the typical chill filtration and passing only through a plate and frame filter. This allowed the bourbon to maintain a robust proof for bottling, as well as a full, rich and bold flavor. Bottled at its original 125 barrel entry proof, just as it was years ago when the barrels were first filled, 1792 Full Proof Bourbon is exceptionally distinct.

Strong and full of flavor, this bold bourbon boasts an incredible deep and smoky taste, superbly balanced with sweet vanilla and notes of caramel.

ABV: 62.5%
Proof: 125

Angel's Envy

1oz $10 - 2oz $14This bourbon is typically aged to perfection for up to 6 years and finished in ruby port barrels made from French oak imported from Portugal to provide a whiskey with unprecedented smoothness, sweetness and balance. Throughout the aging process, about 5% of the spirit evaporates each year into what is know as "the angel's share", leaving behind the "Angel's Envy".

Vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate.

Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 43.3%
Proof: 86.6

Bardstown Distillare Orange Caracao Finish

Barrell Bourbon Dovetail

1oz $13 - 2oz $19Dovetail is blended to highlight some favorite flavors. Woody bourbon; terroir driven Dunn Cabernet; toasted French oak; Late Bottled Vintage Port pipes; black strap molasses casks; all working in tandem to create a buttery and deep whiskey as unique as it is delicious.

Cane sugar, black molasses, black cherries, barrel char and toasted marshmallow.

ABV: 62.35%
Proof: 124.7

* Chairman's Trophy, USP 2020
* Double Gold, New York ISC 2020
* Gold, San Francisco WSC

Barrell Whiskey Private Release "Malmsey Madera" Finish

1oz $14 - 2oz $21Each release of our Private Release Whiskey is a unique blend of Kentucky Whiskey, the oldest being 18 years old. Once created, these blends are married in single casks, many of which were previously used for other spirits and/or wines. Each Private Release Whiskey series has slightly different base whiskeys and was entered into finishing casks at different times.

CH43 is a blend of Kentucky Whiskeys, the largest component being 18-year-old KY whiskey, finished in a Boal Madeira Barrel

ABV: 56.5%
Proof: 113

Batch: CH43

Barrell Seagrass

1oz $16 - 2oz $24Barrell Seagrass is an ode to coastal memories, blended to evoke the joy of a day on the beach and an evening listening to the soothing rhythm of waves. Hot sun, brisk air, dry sand, and oceanside vegetation are brought to mind. A ripe and inviting tropical nose and grassy, bright body evolve to a finish as long as the view down the shore on a clear day.

Seagrass highlights the grassy oceanside notes we love in rye and the opulence and spice of finishing barrels. It is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, with each ingredient meticulously sourced and finished separately in Martinique Rhum Agricole casks, apricot brandy casks, and Madeira barrels.

Each component whiskey brings its own attributes to Seagrass, revealing unique layers of flavor from start to finish. In classic Barrell Craft Spirits fashion, Seagrass is a true original, with its own unique personality in the BCS Portfolio and the whiskey landscape at large.

ABV: 59.2%
Proof: 118.4

Bear Creek Wheated Whiskey

1oz $8 - 2oz $12BCD Wheat Whiskey is distilled one batch at a time from a wash of 100% organic whole wheat. Like our rye whiskey it is then matured in new American White Oak 30 gallon barrels. Once matured, each 30 gallon batch is down proofed to 90 proof and becomes its own batch. The mashing and distillation process remains the same batch to batch but having originated from a single barrel allows the whiskey to develop a slightly different flavor profile between batches. Enjoy as you will. Neat, iced, or mixed as a cocktail.

Mash Bill: 100% Organic whole wheat

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Belle Meade Sour Mash Bourbon

1oz $12 - 2oz $18The high-rye blend of Belle Meade was designed to make it a versatile Bourbon. It shines whether served neat, with a splash, or on the rocks but it's also outstanding in a well-made cocktail. The high rye content and 90.4 bottling proof helps Belle Meade Bourbon to stand up to mixers that often mask other Bourbons, thus making it the perfect Bourbon for your favorite classic or craft cocktail creation.

Caramel and vanilla with bold rye spice and hints of apricot.

Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45.2%
Proof: 90.4

* Double Gold Medal, 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Breckenridge PX Cask Finish

1oz $10 - 2oz $14From the Andalusia province of Spain, a luscious dessert wine is produced from the shriveled raisins of the Pedro Ximenez (PX) grape. This highly viscous, syrupy, wine is aged in ancient solera barrels for decades before release. We acquired a selection of retired PX barrels from a solera hundreds of years old and filled them with our rich and spicy Bourbon Whiskey.

Orange marmalade, and licorice to complement the sweet oak and vanilla.

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Buffalo Trace

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, we created our signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Brown sugar and spice that give way to oak, toffee, dark fruit and anise.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80

Dry Fly Port Straight Finished Wheat Whiskey

Eagle Rare 10 Year

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Masterfully crafted and carefully aged for 10 years to create the rareness only found in this special breed of bourbon. With so many awards and gold medal's this particular spirit is a great deal for the price.

Bold, dry, oaky flavors with hints of candied almonds and very rich cocoa.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

* Master Medal 2020, American Whiskey Masters
* Best Kentucky Whisky 2020, IWC
* Best Bourbon Award 2020, IWC
* Best Straight Bourbon Whisky 2020, IWC
* Best American Whisky 2020, IWC

EH Taylor Single Barrel

1oz $12 - 2oz $18Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor, Jr. is widely considered one of the founding fathers of the bourbon industry, fighting for the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, nearly three decades after he purchased what is now called Buffalo Trace Distillery. During his time, Taylor implemented several innovative methods still used today, including climate controlled aging warehouses. Many of the barrels selected for the E.H. Taylor, Jr. Single Barrel are aged in Warehouse C, which was built by Taylor in 1881 and proven to be an excellent aging warehouse. Each barrel is hand-picked and Bottled in Bond at 100 proof to honor its namesake.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

EH Taylor Warehouse C

1oz $54 - 2oz $81This ten-year-old Bottled in Bond bourbon was aged in Warehouse C, built by Col. Taylor in 1885, and the barrel warehouse he was most proud of – the final piece in his "model distillery." Like some of the previous releases, this one-time-only bottling of E.H. Taylor, Jr Warehouse C Bourbon is very limited.

The barrels in the E.H. Taylor Jr. Warehouse C release were all aged for ten years in the center of Warehouse C, with half of them coming from the 2nd floor and the other half from the 5th floor. The second floor is an outstanding aging floor for older barrels. The ricks are very tight, making it slow and difficult to put in new barrels. The floor is very dry, making it ideal for 10 to 15-year-old products. The fifth floor of Warehouse C is a well-rounded aging floor with windows all the way around, providing excellent air flow throughout the floor. There is ample sunlight through these windows which helps heat up the warehouse and the aging process.

The ideal aging locations for these barrels led to a wonderful flavor combination, with a nose of cherry cobbler with rum sauce and a hint of oak; a palate of cherry cola, vanilla bean and toasted oak; and a finish that is long and lingering with a hint of spearmint, coffee, raisin bread and anise.

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

1oz $14 - 2oz $21To sip Barrel Proof is to experience Bourbon in its purest form: uncut, straight from the barrel, and without chill filtering. Each bottle is hand labeled with its unique proof and batch number; but the nose, taste, and finish are pure Elijah Craig.

The nose will knock you off your feet. Lots of rye, barrel, heath bar and leather. The palate is ridiculously viscous, with cinnamon candies, rye, barrel, roasted vanilla bean and chocolate.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 63.6%
Proof: 127.2

Fireside Single Barrel 3yr

1oz $10 - 2oz $14EACH BATCH OF OUR SINGLE BARREL BOURBON BEGINS WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN WATER, COLORADO CORN, SPICY RYE AND CHOCOLATEY BARLEY DISTILLED IN OUR GERMAN COPPER STILL. EVERY DROP IS THEN CAREFULLY AGED IN WHITE OAK BARRELS AT OUR DENVER RACKHOUSE. THIS DELICATELY ENGINEERED PROCESS IS WHAT GIVES EACH BARREL IT'S COMPLEX FLAVOR PROFILE

DARK CHOCOLATE AND BOLD SPICES ON THE PALATE; ALL WRAPPED IN A SILKY SMOOTH FINISH SPORTING UNDERTONES OF TOASTED SUGAR AND TOFFEE.

(Colorado) Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 52.80%
Proof: 105.6

Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength OBSV

1oz $16 - 2oz $24OBSV is the most rounded and versatile of our recipes at all ages. The extra rye of the B mashbill creates the dominant flavor with this recipe. The bright and slightly spicy character is apparent at any age, and the delicate fruit flavors created by the V yeast strain round out the complex palate with flavors of apricot, pear and plum. As this recipe ages in the barrel, the typical caramel and vanilla flavors develop, but the rich flavor of cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg are especially pronounced in the OBSV recipes. Overall the OBSV recipe is rich, bright, and complex with a long and mellow finish.

Mash Bill: 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% barley

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 55.8%
Proof: 111.6

Age: 9 years, 1 month
Warehouse No.: SN
Barrel No.: 86-2A

Four Roses Small Batch

1oz $9 - 2oz $13If you've ever wanted proof that mingling Bourbons is an art unto itself, you'll find it in this perfectly balanced, Small Batch Bourbon. Four original Bourbon recipes have been expertly selected by their Master Distiller at the peak of maturation to create this very mellow and perfectly balanced Bourbon. You can enjoy it best straight up, on the rocks, or simply with a splash of your favorite mixer.

Mellow, ripened red berries, dried spice, well-balanced and rich.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

George T Stagg

1oz $37 - 2oz $55This year's release, aged for 15 years and 4 months boasts of a similar bold character as it's namesake. George T Stagg is credited with building the most dominant distillery, now know as the Buffalo Trace Distillery, during the Gilded Age of Bourbon. A very rare and allocated item we take great pride sharing with our fellow whiskey enthusiasts.

Lush toffee sweetness and dark chocolate with hints of vanilla.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 65.2%
Proof: 130.4

High West Campfire

1oz $14 - 2oz $21Campfire Whiskey is the world's finest blend of scotch, bourbon and rye whiskeys. The peated Scotch whisky in this blend offers a delightful smoky note, reminiscent of a campfire. It is also best enjoyed round a blazing campfire to warm up, wind down your day, share stories, and deepen friendships.

Vanilla, honey, toffee with some nice fruit, blueberries and black cherries, chai spices - nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, salty caramels, tobacco, gentle smoke.

Blend of scotch, bourbon and rye whiskeys. A very unusual, distinctive, yet delicious whiskey.

ABV: 46%
Proof: 92

Idlewild Woodcutter's Bourbon

1oz $7 - 2oz $10As a traditional bourbon whiskey, this whiskey is aged in new charred oak barrels for a smooth, full bodied oak experience. However, unlike most bourbons, our signature bourbon whiskey recipe (proudly mashed, fermented, and distilled in Winter Park, CO), is aged with three different types of wood for an incredible complexity and delightful marriage of flavors. Additionally, the fresh grains that we source from a local Colorado farm, gives the spirit an incredibly deep grain flavor that makes this whiskey truly unique.

ABV: 40%
Proof: 80

Jefferson's Reserve

1oz $12 - 2oz $18The oldest and most robust bourbon whiskey in the core Jefferson's family, our Reserve is a perfect example of the artistry of blending. This small batch blend of mature bourbons exhibits incredible nuance and complexity of flavors that only a masterful blender can unlock. The end result is a big, sophisticated bourbon whiskey with a bold, substantial palate and a long, delicious finish. It's robust enough to satisfy even the most discerning bourbon snob and smooth enough for the whiskey novice. A truly quintessential bourbon whiskey.

Caramel, toffee and cinnamon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45.1%
Proof: 90.2

Jim Beam Single Barrel

1oz $8 - 2oz $12Every bottle of Jim Beam Single Barrel is unique and perfect in its own way—both in the distinct flavor and personality of the liquid itself and the wisdom of our master distiller printed on the back. It is an extraordinary bourbon experience that's different each time you break open a new seal.

In a way, barrels of bourbon are like snowflakes. No two are ever the same. Placement in our rack house, intensity of the seasons, length of aging—all of these factors affect a barrel's unique flavors. And every once in a while, these factors come together to produce the perfect bourbon whiskey in one, single barrel—a blessing of circumstance that occurs in fewer than 1% of all barrels. It is these and only these that are hand selected by our expert distillers to become Jim Beam Single Barrel. Then, every bottle is individually labeled and hand numbered as a true testament to the unique flavor and profile of each batch.

Barrel #: JB000426743

ABV: 54%
Proof: 108

Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon

1oz $10 - 2oz $14After two Colorado family farms grow our heirloom varietals of wheat, barley and rye, our labor-intensive cooking technique brings each grain's individual character to life, while open-air sour mash adds soulful complexity. After three years in 53-gallon charred oak barrels, influenced by our high-altitude climate, an entirely novel bourbon unfolds.

Pekoe tea, orange peel, cinnamon, vanilla custard.

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Mash Bill: 60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley

ABV: 47.5%
Proof: 95

Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon 6 yr Bottled-in-Bond

1oz $14 - 2oz $21This special offering of our Four Grain is the first bonded bourbon in Colorado history. True to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, this bourbon is at least 4 years old, a product of a single season and a single distiller, and has been aged entirely in our federally bonded rickhouse.

COLORADO'S FIRST: Bottled in bond bourbon in state history.

Baked plums and black tea notes on the palate give way to a hint of orange coffee cake leading to a lingering sweet cinnamon finish.

Mash Bill: 60% corn, 20% heirloom wheat, 10% heirloom rye, 10% heirloom malted barley.

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Maker's Mark

1oz $7 - 2oz $10This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark® is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, we rotate every barrel by hand and age our bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's® is still hand-dipped in our signature red wax at our distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.

Sweet and balanced with caramel, vanilla and fruity essences

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 45%
Proof: 90

Michter's Sour Mash

1oz $9 - 2oz $13During the 1970s and 1980s, Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey was the distillery's single most popular product. While the "Sour Mash" moniker originated from the whiskey production process of the same name – whereby some previously fermented mash is used as the starter for the new mash to be fermented, much like making sourdough bread – Michter's Original Sour Mash earned distinction for its unique taste. With its unique grain selection, it cannot be categorized as a rye or a bourbon. After disappearing from the market in 1989, Michter's Original Sour Mash Whiskey made a triumphant return in 2012 with its introduction into the US1 line. Staying true to the profile and palate of its predecessor, Michter's US1 Sour Mash has quickly become a favorite of whiskey enthusiasts.

Warm toasted burnt sugar notes, honeyed vanilla, smoky fruit, and candied cherries.

ABV: 43%
Proof: 86

Old Bardstown "Estate Bottled"

1oz $6.00 - 2oz $9.00Straight bourbon made at the Willett Distillery in Kentucky. Although there's no age statement hiding on the back label, it's supposedly at least 4 years old. Willett is best known for the crazy desirable whiskey they source. This one has been left to it's tasters... As "they" say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

Toasted paper, corn flakey spice, vanilla wafer flavored cardboard with a hint of over watered herbs not quite good enough to harvest.

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ABV: 50.5%
Proof: 101

Old Elk Blended Bourbon Whiskey

1oz $12 - 2oz $2oz $18The key to our bourbon is our high malted barley content in our mash bill. By investing in our bourbon and using four times more malted barley than traditional recipes, we've created a non-traditional bourbon that generates sweet and light components. The malted barley combined with the spicy essence of clove from the rye, and the classic rich bourbon character from the corn, amounts to a robust and smooth taste profile.

Maple syrup, almond, raw bran, chocolate, deep wood and coconut

(Colorado) Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Mas Bill: 51% Corn, 34% malted barley, 15% rye

ABV: 44%
Proof: 88

* Gold, Best Colorado Whiskey - 2020 International Whisky Competition
* Gold - 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey

1oz $12 - 2oz $18Wheat mash bills have all the same challenges of a rye and are never an easy path to take when distilling, but Metze decided to craft Old Elk's Straight Wheat Whiskey in the spirit of the acclaimed 95 percent rye whiskey. He applied all of his expertise and knowledge into producing another one of a kind product: a mash bill of 95 percent soft red winter wheat and five percent malted barley, aged for five years, this whiskey is a vivacious and refreshing spirit that is reinventing what it means to be a sipping whiskey.

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond (Spring 2021)

1oz $20 - 2oz $30Each spring and fall, a new edition to the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series is released. Inspired by an original 1950's Old Fitzgerald diamond decanter, the packaging and series honor both the history of the Old Fitzgerald brand and the historic Bottled-in-Bond designation. The Old Fitzgerald line is well-known for its distilling pedigree, as the brand was first registered in 1884 and was eventually sold to "Pappy" Van Winkle during Prohibition. In 1999, Heaven Hill bought the brand and began distilling it at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, KY. Today, in addition to our Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series, the legacy of Old Fitzgerald lives on in our other wheated Bourbons expressions: Larceny Small Batch and Larceny Barrel Proof.

https://blog.heavenhilldistillery.com/old-fitzgerald-bottled-in-bond-spring-2021-release/

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Age: 8 years

Old Forester 1897 "Bottled-in-Bond"

1oz $9 - 2oz $13Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is crafted to honor a watershed moment in bourbon history – the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. This expression follows the Bottled in Bond standards that whisky must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, the product of one distillation season, one distiller and from one distillery and bottled at 100 Proof. The concept behind these regulations – the idea of 'sealed in quality' – was something Old Forester introduced in 1870, as America's First Bottled Bourbon.

ABV: 50%
Proof: 100

Old Forester 1920 "Prohibition Style"

1oz $11 - 2oz $16The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville's famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.

During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the "angel's share" would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago.

ABV: 57.5%
Proof: 115

WHISKEY

Bourbon Whiskey

1792 Full Proof

1792 Small Batch

Angel's Envy

Bardstown Distillare Orange Caracao Finish

Barrell Bourbon Dovetail

Barrell Whiskey Private Release "Malmsey Madera" Finish

Barrell Seagrass

Bear Creek Bourbon

Bear Creek Wheated Whiskey

Belle Meade Sour Mash Bourbon

Bernheim Wheated Whiskey

Blade and Bow

Blood Oath Pact #7

Bowman Brothers Small Batch

Breckenridge PX Cask Finish

Buffalo Trace

Bulleit Bourbon 10yr

David Nicholson Reserve

Deerhammer Straight Bourbon

Dry Fly Port Straight Finished Wheat Whiskey

Eagle Rare 10 Year

Early Times Bottled-in-Bond

EH Taylor Single Barrel

EH Taylor Warehouse C

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel

Evan Williams

Evan Williams 1783

Fireside Single Barrel 3yr

Four Roses Single Barrel

Four Roses Single Barrel, Barrel Strength OBSV

Four Roses Small Batch

Gentleman Jack

George Dickel Sour Mash Recipe 8

George Remus

George T Stagg

Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond

Henry McKenna Straight Bourbon

High West Campfire

Idlewild Woodcutter's Bourbon

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select

Jefferson's Reserve

Jefferson's Very Small Batch

Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged

Jim Beam Double Oak

Jim Beam Single Barrel

Johnny Drum

Kentucky Vintage

Knob Creek Straight Bourbon

Larceny Small Batch

Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon

Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon 6 yr Bottled-in-Bond

Legent

Maker's Mark

Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Mashbuild #21

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel

Michter's Sour Mash

Noah's Mill

Oak & Eden Bourbon

Old Bardstown "Estate Bottled"

Old Elk Blended Bourbon Whiskey

Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey

Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond (Spring 2021)

Old Forester 1897 "Bottled-in-Bond"

Old Forester 1920 "Prohibition Style"

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Gran-Dad 100

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Old Standard Organic Bourbon