PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A boldly expressive, finely tuned wheated bourbon that highlights rare cooperage innovation and deep, layered character. The Grain-to-Glass 2025 Chinquapin Oak edition delivers rich spice, ripe grain sweetness, and compelling wood influence—an exciting sipper for both seasoned bourbon lovers and curious collectors.
This limited Grain-to-Glass release comes from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky—one of America’s most storied independent family-owned whiskey producers. The Grain-to-Glass program emphasizes holistic crafting: distilling, barreling, and finishing under one roof with intentional control over every stage.
The 2025 edition is unique for its Chinquapin oak specialty cask finish. Chinquapin oak is a rarer American white oak species that imparts distinct tannin structure, herbal complexity, and nuanced wood influence compared to standard barrel staves. Paired with a wheated bourbon mash bill, this setup delivers gentle sweetness, soft texture, and a layered spice profile.
Bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV) without chill filtration, it showcases the distillery’s commitment to craft and innovation, honoring tradition while exploring new dimensions of American cooperage.
Spirits critics and bourbon commentators have praised Heaven Hill’s Grain-to-Glass series for thoughtful experimentation and solid execution. Reviewers highlight this Chinquapin Oak edition for its balance of novel wood influence without overwhelming the classic wheated bourbon core. Podcast and print reviewers note its spice complexity and structural integrity at barrel proof, often commending its versatility for sipping neat or with a splash of water.
Nose:
Warm wheated sweetness, caramelized vanilla, and honeyed grain with herbal undercurrents, light baking spice, and a trace of oak spice.
Palate:
Rich and textural, blending toasted caramel, butterscotch, cinnamon bark, clove, and deepening into herbal tannins and subtle toasted wood layers.
Finish:
Warm and enduring, with lingering sweet spice, oak-driven complexity, and a hint of toasted grain that gently evolves into toffee and spice dust.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 52.5% ABV / 105 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Bardstown, Kentucky, USA |
| Production or Grain Type | Wheated bourbon mash bill |
| Aging or Maturation | Specialty Chinquapin oak cask finish |
| Aromas & Flavors | Vanilla, caramel, honeyed grain, spice, herbal oak |
| Style / Identity | Bold, innovative wheated bourbon with aromatic wood character |
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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