Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Corn Whiskey landed on my desk at 110 Proof, carrying a $289.99. A dark brassy complexion with long legs that coat the glass price tag. With 20 years of age behind it, Here is what I found.
Nose
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. 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. The palate doesnt quite live up to the nose, though the whiskey is quite smooth. Theres 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.
Palate
A dark brassy complexion with long legs that coat the glass.
Finish
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 cant say the whiskey is worth the exorbitant price tag Im seeing online, but its well worth trying if you like corn whiskey and can get your hands on it!
The Bottom Line
Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 20-Year-Old Kentucky Corn Whiskey delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $289.99. A dark brassy complexion with long legs that coat the glass represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
