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Whiskey Review: Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Corn Whiskey

We review Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey, made from an 80% corn mash bill and aged 20 years before bottling.

OVERALL RATING

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Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 20 years. Bottled at 110 Proof. Small Batch. Mash bill of 80% corn, 8% rye, and 12% malted barley. The 750ml bottle comes in a premium box in signature Heaven Hill blue with a double-H stamped in gold. SRP $289.99.
Appearance:
A dark brassy complexion with long legs that coat the glass.
Nose:
The nose is a strong promise of the premise, with light smoke of a clove cigarette, plum, and the scent of the pages of an old book, musty and familiar. Then, surprisingly, the very distinct aroma of Captain Crunch cereal.
Palate:
The palate doesn’t quite live up to the nose, though the whiskey is quite smooth. There’s a pleasant burn in the back of the palate, with woody notes joining stone fruit, bitter tea leaf, the pithy element that reminds me of an orange rind.
Finish:
Comments:
The whiskey rides the line of being too bitter but pulls through right at the end with a nice finish and just a hint of sweetness. I can’t say the whiskey is worth the exorbitant price tag I’m seeing online, but it’s well worth trying if you like corn whiskey and can get your hands on it!

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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