Heaven Hill Distillery has released the 20th edition of its Parker’s Heritage Collection, a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with rye backset. The annual ultra-premium bottling honors the late Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam and will be available nationally in limited quantities from September 2026.
The release is comprised of 100 barrels made from Heaven Hill’s traditional Bourbon mashbill of 78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley.
The whiskey was distilled between October 2011 and January 2012.
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READ THE STORYIt was aged for 14 years across four rickhouses and multiple floors: Rickhouse A on the second floor; Rickhouse KK on the first and second floors; and Rickhouses L and M on the third floor.
This edition incorporates rye backset during fermentation. This is a portion of the liquid left after distillation that is reused in the next batch to maintain consistency and develop the whiskey’s signature flavor.
The technique was long championed by Parker Beam. It contributes a bold, spicy depth while enhancing the bourbon’s balance.
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“The Parker’s Heritage Collection has allowed us to celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Parker Beam—his passion, his craft and the lasting impact he had on Heaven Hill and American Whiskey,” said Max Shapira, executive chairman of Heaven Hill.
“We are proud that each release carries forward both his memory and his enduring commitment to doing things the right way.”
Conor O’Driscoll, Heaven Hill master distiller, added: “Parker understood that the smallest details in the whiskey making process can have a meaningful impact on the final pour.”
“This edition reflects that belief, using rye backset to create a 14-year-old Bourbon with remarkable depth, balance and spice.”
The 20th Edition is bottled at barrel proof at 118.0 proof and is non-chill filtered.
The suggested retail price is US$199.99 (£148 / ₹18,951) for a 750ml bottle. Select quantities will also be available in international markets.
Parker Beam, for whom the series is named, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2010. Heaven Hill will donate a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the ALS Association in his honor.
To date, the distiller has donated more than $1.4 million to the ALS Association through the partnership.
