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Heaven Hill 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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Heaven Hill 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Heaven Hill 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a rare and prestigious release from one of America’s most respected family-owned distilleries. With nearly a century of bourbon-making expertise, Heaven Hill has built a legacy of producing exceptional whiskeys that honor tradition while setting new standards of excellence. This 20-year-old bourbon represents the pinnacle of that craft, drawn from some of the distillery’s most prized barrels after two full decades of maturation in Kentucky rickhouses.

The extended aging allows this bourbon to develop remarkable depth and character. Over twenty years in new charred American oak barrels has infused the whiskey with profound complexity, producing a profile layered with rich caramel, dark chocolate, leather, and baking spice, balanced by oak tannins that add structure without overwhelming the palate. The nose carries bold aromas of toasted vanilla and dried fruit, while the finish lingers long and warming, leaving behind a memory of refined sweetness and seasoned wood. It is a whiskey that reflects patience, time, and the artistry of careful barrel management.

As with all ultra-aged bourbons, availability is extremely limited, making each bottle a collector’s item as much as a drinking experience. Heaven Hill 20 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is more than a whiskey—it is a statement of heritage, a showcase of American craftsmanship at its highest level, and a testament to the distillery’s ability to nurture bourbon to its absolute peak. Reserved for those who seek not only rarity but also profound quality, this bottle stands among the most impressive offerings in Heaven Hill’s long and storied history.

Size
2 left

Alcohol Content

57.50%

Region

Kentucky, United States

Taste Notes & Food Pairings

Tasting Notes

This rare 20-year-old bourbon carries an extraordinary depth developed through two full decades in new charred American oak. The nose opens with powerful aromas of dark caramel, toasted vanilla, seasoned oak, and leather. On the palate, it is rich and layered, offering flavors of dark chocolate, molasses, dried fruit, and baking spice, supported by bold oak tannins that provide structure without overwhelming balance. Secondary notes of tobacco, roasted nuts, and toffee emerge with time, adding complexity. The finish is exceptionally long, warm, and elegant, leaving behind waves of spice, oak, and subtle sweetness.

Food Pairings

This ultra-aged bourbon pairs best with equally rich and refined dishes. Try it alongside chargrilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or roasted lamb, where the whiskey’s oak and spice harmonize with savory depth. Mature cheeses such as aged Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano complement its nutty, caramel tones. For dessert, it excels with flourless chocolate cake, pecan pie, or espresso crème brûlée, where the deep cocoa and caramel notes mirror and elevate the bourbon’s luxurious profile.

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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