Heaven Hill Phoenix 18 Year Bourbon 30th Anniversary

Product Description

Heaven Hill Phoenix 18 Year Bourbon: 30th Anniversary Commemorative Release, Blended With Whiskey Distilled Before the Fire

Heaven Hill Phoenix is an 18-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon made to remember. On November 7, 1996, a fire destroyed Heaven Hill’s original distillery in Bardstown, along with seven rickhouses and nearly 100,000 barrels of aging bourbon. No one was lost, the company’s yeast strain survived, and Heaven Hill rebuilt. For the 30th anniversary, the family-owned distillery blended 18-year-old Kentucky straight 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 fire, giving every bottle a physical link to the place that burned. It’s bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), which the brand ties to the distillery’s original 1935 barrel-entry proof.

Heaven Hill describes a nose of polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel, and a finish with apple pie and pepper spice. Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll says it balances the mature oak and length of the 30-year-old component with the structure of the 18-year-old. The bottle is decorated with a phoenix and comes in a gift carton with a phoenix rising from ashes. It’s a one-time, limited-market release, so it’s a collector’s piece and a meaningful gift for bourbon fans who care about Kentucky history. To be clear about what’s in it: this is an 18-year-old bourbon with a 30-year-old component, and the brand doesn’t disclose the proportion.

About the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon; 18-year age statement, blended with 30-year-old pre-fire whiskey
• 107 proof (53.5% ABV); heavy-char barrels
• One-time 30th anniversary commemorative release
• Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From Heaven Hill’s own notes.

Nose: Polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel.

Palate: Mature oak with caramel and baking spices, with the structure of a long-aged bourbon.

Finish: Apple pie and pepper spice.

Food Pairings

The oak and baking spices pair well with dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and pecan pie. It also goes with grilled steak, roasted nuts, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a Glencairn glass, or add a few drops of water to open the spice. It’s a one-time collector’s bottle, so most people keep the carton.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Phoenix commemorate? The 30th anniversary of the November 7, 1996 fire at Heaven Hill’s original Bardstown distillery.

Is it a 30-year-old bourbon? No, it’s an 18-year-old bourbon blended with a portion of 30-year-old whiskey; the proportion isn’t disclosed.

What proof is it? 107 proof (53.5% ABV).

Is it limited? Yes, a one-time, limited-market release.

Who made it? Heaven Hill Distillery, under Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll.

Does it come in a gift carton? Yes, with a phoenix design.

Explore More

Browse our Heaven Hill collection, Bourbon collection, or Rare & Allocated collection, or see the Heaven Hill 18 Year Heritage Collection.

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