Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon Whiskey Chinquapin Oak

The 2025 release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey pushes the celebrated series into bold new territory. Built on the trusted Heaven Hill Bourbon mashbill and Beck’s Hybrids corn seed varietals, this annual edition examines how oak alone can reshape a whiskey’s identity. For this year’s edition, the Master Distiller selected Chinquapin oak—a rare Missouri-grown white oak prized for its deeper grain, enhanced spice, and natural sweetness.

Aged seven years in these specialty barrels and bottled at 105 proof, this bourbon still carries the signature Grain to Glass foundation, yet delivers an entirely elevated profile: richer fruit, deeper honey, heightened spice, and a fuller mouthfeel shaped by the unique interaction between spirit and oak. It’s a limited annual release crafted for bourbon drinkers who want something both familiar and completely new.

Whether you collect the Grain to Glass series, appreciate oak-driven bourbon, or simply want a cask-strength expression that overdelivers, this year’s Chinquapin edition is one of the strongest entries yet.

Key Details

• Age: 7 Years

• Proof: 105

• Series: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass – Specialty Barrel Series

• Barrel Type: Chinquapin Oak (Missouri white oak)

• Mashbill: Traditional Heaven Hill Bourbon

• Corn Seed Varietal: Beck’s Hybrids — displayed proudly on each edition

• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Release Year: 2025

Tasting Notes

Color: Bright copper
Aroma: Toasted oak and roasted pecans layered with subtle cedar and a wisp of barrel char
Taste: Rich and viscous on the palate, unfolding with honeyed caramel, ripe red fruit, and a hint of orange peel
Finish: A soft, lingering sweetness of golden honey gives way to spiced oak and a delicate touch of white pepper

Best Enjoyed

• Neat to appreciate the Chinquapin oak influence

• With a few drops of water to open layers of fruit and honey

• On a large ice sphere for a slower-developing spice profile

• In a premium Old Fashioned for added richness and depth

Why Choose Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 7 Year Bourbon?

This release captures everything fans love about Heaven Hill’s heritage—transparency, craftsmanship, and thoughtful barrel experimentation—while pushing flavor into deeper, more expressive territory. The Chinquapin oak finish adds complexity without overpowering the core bourbon character, making it a standout entry in a series that celebrates innovation from the ground up. Limited, meticulously made, and full of personality, this is a bottle worth adding to your top shelf and your Heaven Hill collection.

FAQ

1. What makes the Chinquapin oak barrels unique?
Chinquapin oak is a rare Missouri-grown white oak with deeper grain structure, allowing the bourbon to absorb more complex sweet and spicy notes during aging.

2. Is this release part of a yearly series?
Yes. Each year the Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series uses a new barrel type selected through collaboration between the Master Distiller and Independent Stave Company.

3. Is the bourbon really made with a specific corn seed varietal?
Absolutely. Heaven Hill partners with Beck’s Hybrids each year to choose a featured corn seed, which is printed proudly on the label for transparency and tradition.

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