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Heaven Hill 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Heaven Hill 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Heaven Hill 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is one of the crown jewels of Heaven Hill’s aging program, representing the distillery’s mastery of long-term barrel maturation and its position as a guardian of Kentucky bourbon heritage. With over 85 years of family-owned tradition, Heaven Hill has cultivated some of the deepest reserves of well-aged bourbon in the industry, and this 17-year-old expression showcases the kind of refinement and balance that only comes from patient, careful stewardship.

Spending nearly two decades in new charred American oak barrels, this bourbon develops profound complexity without losing harmony. Rich aromas of toasted caramel, vanilla bean, and dried fruit rise immediately from the glass, followed by layers of dark chocolate, seasoned oak, and subtle tobacco on the palate. The extended aging imparts depth and structure, with oak influence that is firm but elegant, never overshadowing the sweetness and spice at the whiskey’s core. The finish is long, warming, and memorable—an experience that resonates sip after sip.

Limited in release and highly coveted by collectors, Heaven Hill 17 Year Old is not just a bottle of whiskey but a statement of tradition and excellence. It reflects the distillery’s dedication to producing bourbon of extraordinary character, a legacy carried forward through generations. For enthusiasts and connoisseurs, this expression stands as proof that time, patience, and craftsmanship can elevate Kentucky straight bourbon into something truly extraordinary.

Size
1 left

Alcohol Content

59.10%

Region

Kentucky, United States

Taste Notes & Food Pairings

Tasting Notes

This 17-year-old bourbon delivers remarkable maturity and balance, showcasing the depth that comes only from extended aging in Kentucky rickhouses. The nose reveals rich aromas of toasted caramel, vanilla bean, seasoned oak, and dried fruit. On the palate, it is bold and complex, with layers of dark chocolate, toffee, baking spice, and roasted nuts, accented by subtle leather and tobacco. The oak influence is strong but refined, providing structure without overwhelming the sweetness. The finish is long, warming, and elegant, with lingering notes of spice, cocoa, and charred oak.

Food Pairings

Its richness pairs exceptionally with robust dishes like grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or roasted duck, where the whiskey’s depth harmonizes with savory flavors. Mature cheeses such as aged cheddar, blue cheese, or Comté complement its bold oak and caramel notes. For dessert, it excels with pecan pie, spiced bread pudding, or flourless dark chocolate cake, where the bourbon’s cocoa and toffee tones mirror the indulgence of the dish.

Heaven Hill Distillery

Heaven Hill is one of America’s most storied distilleries, founded in 1935 in Bardstown, Kentucky, and still proudly family-owned. From its earliest days, the Shapira family built the company on resilience, craftsmanship, and authenticity, establishing a reputation for producing quality bourbon and American whiskey at scale while maintaining independence.

Over the decades, Heaven Hill has grown into the world’s largest family-owned distillery, with millions of barrels aging in Kentucky warehouses. Even after a devastating fire in the 1990s destroyed its original distillery, the company rebuilt stronger, acquiring the historic Bernheim Distillery in Louisville while keeping its bottling and maturation operations in Bardstown, the “Bourbon Capital of the World.”

The heart of Heaven Hill’s identity is balance: honoring tradition while embracing innovation. It continues to produce a wide portfolio of celebrated bourbons, ryes, and American whiskeys, many of which have become household names, all rooted in strict quality standards and time-tested practices. Generations of the Shapira family remain active in guiding the business, making Heaven Hill a rare example of continuity in an industry dominated by global corporations.

Today, Heaven Hill represents not just whiskey production but American heritage itself. It stands for patience, family stewardship, and the deep Kentucky roots that define the bourbon tradition, carrying forward nearly a century of legacy into the future.

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