Heaven Hill 7 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond

Heaven Hill 7 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond is one of the most compelling value-driven age-stated bourbons on the market—offering classic Kentucky character with genuine maturity and structure. Bottled at the legal Bottled-in-Bond standard of 100 proof and aged a full seven years, it delivers a balanced profile of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and gentle spice. Honest, traditional, and highly drinkable, it stands as a benchmark for what well-made, mid-aged bourbon should be.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, this bourbon reflects one of the last large, family-owned distilleries in the United States, with deep roots in traditional American whiskey production.

The whiskey adheres strictly to the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, meaning it is:

• Distilled in a single season

• By one distiller at one distillery

• Aged at least four years (this exceeds that at 7 years)

• Bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV)

This expression uses Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill:

• 78% corn

• 10% rye

• 12% malted barley

Aged for a full 7 years in new charred American oak barrels, the whiskey develops deeper oak influence and structure compared to younger Bottled-in-Bond offerings.

Originally released in 2019 as a successor to the Kentucky-only 6-year Bottled-in-Bond, the 7-year version brought broader distribution and slightly more maturity, with increased oak complexity and a drier profile.

Critics Reviews

• Breaking Bourbon notes that the 7-year expression shows a “drier profile with more oak influence,” offering a step up in maturity compared to its predecessor.

• The Whiskey Wash highlights its classic Heaven Hill profile, emphasizing caramel, vanilla, and nutty notes with approachable balance.

There are no widely published universal numeric scores, but the bourbon is consistently praised as one of the best values in age-stated Kentucky whiskey.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Warm aromas of caramel, vanilla, roasted nuts, and seasoned oak, with subtle grain sweetness and light spice.

Palate:
Balanced and approachable with brown sugar, toffee, honey, and light rye spice, complemented by nutty and slightly malty undertones.

Finish:
Medium-long with oak, pepper, and lingering sweetness, showing a slightly drier, more mature character.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Classic Bonded Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Heaven Hill 7 Year Bottled-in-Bond

• ¼ oz demerara syrup

• 2 dashes aromatic bitters

Stir with ice and serve over a large cube with an orange peel.

Bonded Manhattan

• 2 oz Heaven Hill 7 Year

• ¾ oz sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe; garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

#4 in the Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2019

"In 2018, Heaven Hill discontinued its 6 year old bottled in bond bourbon that was sold only in Kentucky, but now has roared back with this widely available 7 year old. While the bottled in bond designation isn’t necessarily a quality guarantee, this whiskey more than proves its merit. It’s explosive, bold, and buttery, with warm flavors of honey-roasted peanuts, caramel, chocolate, corn muffins, licorice, and cinnamon, all accented by notes of savory herbs, cloves, white pepper, tobacco, and an earthy undertone. Well-integrated big oak, sweetness, and spice combine to create grace, power, and length. This is pure bourbon bliss, at a very approachable price." —David Fleming