{"product_id":"heaven-hill-phoenix-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml-30th-anniversary-commemorative-edition","title":"Heaven Hill Phoenix 18 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml — 30th Anniversary Commemorative Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn November 7, 1996, a fire destroyed Heaven Hill’s original distillery in Bardstown, Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery, along with seven rickhouses. It was a devastating loss for the family-owned company, and the way it recovered became part of its story: Heaven Hill kept its proprietary yeast strain, which preserved continuity in its whiskey production, and kept going. Thirty years later, the distillery has released Heaven Hill Phoenix, a one-time, limited-edition bourbon to mark the anniversary. As Max L. Shapira, executive chairman and second-generation family owner, put it, the release honors “the people who chose to move forward together,” and “that same spirit of adaptability and shared purpose continues to guide Heaven Hill today.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe whiskey itself is the link to the past. Phoenix begins with an 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon, produced in March 2008 and fully matured in heavy-char barrels, and it’s blended with 30-year-old whiskey distilled at Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery before the fire, which gives each bottle a literal connection to the original distillery. Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll explains the idea: “Heaven Hill Phoenix balances the mature oak and length of its 30-year-old component with the structure of 18-year-old bourbon aged in heavy-char oak.” It’s bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), and is an 18-year-old age statement, reflecting the youngest whiskey in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe distillery’s tasting notes describe a nose that “opens with polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel,” a palate of “butterscotch, cinnamon, caramel and baked apple,” and a finish that is “warm and long, with notes of sweet apple pie and a peppery spice.” Retailers add dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, leather, and dried fruit. No independent reviews are published yet for this brand-new release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’s a significant bottle for Heaven Hill collectors, in the tradition of the distillery’s Parker’s Heritage and Heritage Collection releases: a rare, one-time blend with real history behind it, announced just this week, and distributed in limited markets beginning in October 2026. It’s also a good gift for bourbon fans who appreciate a good story. Sip neat, with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeaven Hill Phoenix is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, under Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon blending 18-year-old bourbon produced in March 2008 and matured in heavy-char barrels with 30-year-old whiskey distilled at the original Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery before the 1996 fire. Bottled at 53.5% ABV \/ 107 proof, 750ml. A one-time, limited-edition release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent reviews or critic scores are published yet for this brand-new release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller, Heaven Hill:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Heaven Hill Phoenix balances the mature oak and length of its 30-year-old component with the structure of 18-year-old Bourbon aged in heavy-char oak.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeaven Hill (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Nose: Polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel. Palate: Butterscotch, cinnamon, caramel and baked apple. Finish: Warm and long, with notes of sweet apple pie and a peppery spice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButterscotch, cinnamon, caramel, and baked apple, with leather and dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm and long, with sweet apple pie and peppery spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Commemorative Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53.5% ABV \/ 107 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Years (blended with 30-year-old whiskey)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-year-old bourbon (March 2008, heavy-char barrels) + 30-year-old whiskey distilled at Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery before the 1996 fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery — Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConor O’Driscoll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-time release, 30th anniversary of the November 7, 1996 fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rare, oaky, caramel-and-baked-apple bourbon with a historic story\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, caramel, butterscotch, baked apple, apple pie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail \u0026amp; Serving Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e — let it open for several minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e — to bring out the apple, butterscotch, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple pie and baked apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel and butterscotch desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts and dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45833392259138,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/3050316E-0F24-4134-BDDC-E384713071E2_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793142601","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/heaven-hill-phoenix-18-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml-30th-anniversary-commemorative-edition","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}