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Heaven Hill Distillery Announces 2024 Parker’s Heritage Collection® Limited Edition Bottling  

18^th Edition of the annual ultra-premium release is a 14-year-old Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 27, 2024) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the release of the 18^th edition of the Parker’s Heritage Collection® featuring a 14-year-old Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey Finished in Reconstructed Heavy Toast Cognac Barrels. The 18^th Edition is an allocated product and will be available nationally and internationally in limited quantities at the suggested retail price of $169.99. Like previous editions, a portion of the proceeds will continue to support ALS research and patient care in honor of Parker Beam, late Master Distiller Emeritus.

This edition is made possible due to the continued partnership with Master Blender Alain Royer, who Heaven Hill has partnered with on two previous Parker’s Heritage Collection releases. It is comprised of 14-year-old Malt Whiskey that was barreled in March 2009. The 128 Malt Whiskey barrels were dumped and then finished in 56 larger, reconstructed heavy toast Cognac barrels for almost four months. The original Malt Whiskey barrels are from the fourth floor of Rickhouse O and the sixth floor of Rickhouse Q. Once re-barreled, the Cognac barrels aged in Rickhouse H1 on the fifth floor. The mashbill for this edition is comprised of 65% malted barley and 35% corn and bottled at 107 proof.  The Whiskey is described as rich and velvety with flavors of molasses and bittersweet chocolate followed by cloves and nutmeg. At bottling, the liquid was non-chill filtered to preserve the natural flavors of the aging process.

“We are excited to continue to work with Alain Royer as we look for more ways to innovate with barrel finished products,” said Susan Wahl, Vice President of American Whiskey at Heaven Hill. “In honoring Parker’s enduring legacy, Heaven Hill Distillery remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold the high standards he set. With this latest expression, we celebrate Parker’s influence on and dedication to innovating outside of Heaven Hill’s traditional Bourbon mashbills by crafting a Whiskey that embodies his spirit as we continue to support ALS research and patient care.”

The late Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker Beam, for whom the acclaimed series is named, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also called ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2010. Since 2013, proceeds from sales of the Parker’s Heritage Collection have raised more than $1.3 million dollars toward ALS research and patient care through contributions made by Heaven Hill for each bottle purchased. With this edition, Heaven Hill will again contribute a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the ALS Association. To learn more about The Parker Beam Promise of Hope Fund, please visit als.org/parker-beam-promise-hope-fund.

Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous seventeen editions, but with a garnet-colored label, the newest Parker’s Heritage Collection is available in a three-bottle case and will arrive at retail locations starting in September. With previous releases having won multiple awards from Whisky Advocate, Whisky Magazine, the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the series stands as some of the most critically lauded American Whiskeys in recent memory. Past bottlings have won awards ranging from “Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon” and “Best North American Whiskey” to “American Whiskey of the Year” and “Best of Show, Brown Spirits.”

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection. Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year and 2023 World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon from the Icons of Whisky, as well as the 2022 Large Spirits Producer of the Year from the Ascot Awards. Heaven Hill Distillery held the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

Murray McDavid brings you exceptional vintage Scotch whiskies created over decades. These ULTRA-aged whiskies have been matured in oak casks lying quietly in dark, atmospheric Victorian warehouses in Scotland – they are a true product of TIME. Whilst the busy world outside has rushed by, the precious spirit inside these casks has slowly and silently developed remarkable depth and beautiful flavours, that go far and beyond.

ARDBEG TRAIGH BHAN BATCH 6

We’re thrilled to present Batch 6 of cult Ardbeg favourite, Traigh Bhan. Named for the beautiful shores stretching from Port Ellen to Ardbeg, called ‘Singing Sands’ by the locals, the dram is known as an ever-evolving 19-year-old expression with a surprising new aspect in each release.

Ardbeg 19 Year Old Traigh Bhan Batch 6

Capturing the essence of Traigh Bhan beach, beautiful shores known locally as the Singing Sands, this is the sixth edition of this cult Ardbeg annual bottling. Matured in American oak and Oloroso sherry casks, the rare 19-year-old Islay malt is produced in small batches and bottled at 46.2% abv.

Wafts of olive oil on the nose, with aromas of tar and soot mingling with chocolate ginger biscuits and fresh cut grass. A mouthcoating palate brings an intense hit of sweet mint, followed by classic Ardbeg creosote, coal tar soap, and hints of smoked pineapple and dark chocolate.

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THE MACALLAN COLOUR COLLECTION

THE MACALLAN IN COLLABORATION WITH DAVID CARSON

Designed in collaboration with eminent artist and graphic designer David Carson, the The Macallan Colour Collection features five exceptional age statement whiskies crafted by The Macallan Whisky Mastery Team.

Each intricate layer of Carson’s designs uniquely interprets the complex story of each expression. Evocative of the colours, shapes and textures of the Jerez de la Frontera region in Spain and those of our Distillery in Speyside, this Collection captures the rich tasting notes and the spectrum of natural colours that develop.

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THE MACALLAN BOUTIQUES

A travel exclusive Collection, explore the multisensory, immersive experiences of the Colour Collection and more at our Boutiques in international hub airports across the world.

“I see Jerez as one huge, white canvas, its mysteries waiting to be discovered. Working with The Macallan is like having a conversation with an old friend – one who happens to be an excellent craftsman. They’ve spent two hundred years refining their processes to create the best whisky possible, and the knowledge they have is really incredible.”

DAVID CARSON
Artist and Graphic Designer

Have you ever come across two whiskies that seem like identical twins – same distillery, same date of distillation, even the same cask type – yet each has its own distinct character? Even with the same origins, time treats each single cask differently, creating unique outcomes even when they start out with the same origins.

It’s a form of nature and nurture in a bottle – the same beginning, but a journey that shapes the whiskies in different ways. These non-identical twins are all perfect examples of how whisky keeps us intrigued and coming back for more.

COCOA AND KIWI

Distilled Date: 27/01/2003

The Difference: Aged for 19 years and spicy and citrusy notes make up its personality.

STIRRED WITH SUGARCANE

Distilled Date: 27/01/2003

The Difference: Aged for 20 years and falls into Juicy, Oak & Vanilla, pulling on the sweeter, softer notes

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The Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey, our brand-new online course created in partnership with the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC) is now available!

The format is short, easy-to-follow multimedia lessons over seven modules:

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CLASSIC CUT – 2024 EDITION

We are pleased to share that Classic Cut – 2024 Edition is now available for purchase on The Macallan Online Boutique. Created from a combination of Sherry Seasoned European and American oak, and Ex-Bourbon casks, the 2024 Edition of Classic Cut has been bottled at 52.4% ABV and features notes of vanilla, tropical fruit and lemon. A multisensory myriad of dynamic and evolving flavours are unveiled with the addition of water, unlocking the doors within the Classic Cut universe.

COLOUR

Estate Sunrise. ​

AROMA

Rich Vanilla, Orchard Fruits, Marzipan, Citrus Peel, Fresh Picked Herbs and Sweet Oak.​

PALATE

Rich Vanilla, Baked Custard, Milk Chocolate, Sweet Green Apple and balanced Oak Spices.​

FINISH

Long, Rich and Sweet Finish.

ABV

52.4%

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Benrinnes 12 Year Old “Cane & Grain” (Mahler-Besse) Single Cask Plantation Rum Barrel Aged Cask Strength Non Chillfiltred Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $79.99 View

Benrinnes is a historical and unique distillery in the Speyside region. Founded in 1826 and completely destroyed by a flood in 1829, the distillery was rebuilt in 1835 a few kilometers from the original site. Once again devastated by flames in 1896, it was entirely reconstructed in 1956. Benrinnes gained international recognition for the finesse of its whiskies produced through unique 2.5-ish distillations and traditional worm tub cooling. This incredible barrel of Benrinnes was purchased exclusively by the renowned Bordeaux Negociant Mähler-Besse. Aged for its entire 12 years in barrels that had previously held rum from the famous Plantation Rum producer based in Cognac. Distilled on June 10th, 2010, it was bottled in 2022 without coloring or chill-filtration at a natural cask strength of 56.2% abv.

2009 Linkwood 13 Year Old “Cane & Grain” Single Cask Ruby Port Cask Aged Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $79.99 View

Renowned for the quality and aging potential of its whiskies, the Linkwood distillery was founded in 1821 outside of Elgin. Just 2% of its production is designed for single malt production, while the remaining portion in the various Diageo blends like Johnnie Walker. Disilled in November of 2009 its spent 13 years maturing in high quality Ruby Port casks, and was bottled in January 2023 at cask strength of 58.2%. Bottled straight from the cask, this single malt is non-chill-filtered, and no colorants have been added. It was bottled exclusively for famed Bordeaux negociant Mähler-Besse. This single cask yields 277 bottles. K&L is the exclusive US source.

2008 Mannochmore 14 Year Old “Cane & Grain” Single Cask Marsala Barrique Aged Cask Strength Non Chillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) $89.99 View

The relatively young Mannochmore distillery was built in 1971 by Haig & Co. A stone’s throw from Glenlossie and a skip, hop, jump to Longmorn, its part of a group of core workhorse malts in northern Speyside that don’t get much fanfare outside of concoisseur and collectors circles. Only a tiny fraction of its production is destined for single malt production and even fewer sold as single casks. Their 3 sets of paired stills produce a fruit forward malty style of whisky that works wonders in high quality oak like this one. Distilled on February 5th of 2008 and aged for 14 years in freshly dumped Marsala barrique it was bottled in January 2023 at 51.6%. This single cask produced just 299 bottles bottled exclusively for famed Bordeaux negociante Mähler-Besse. Bottled straight from the cask, this single malt is non-chill-filtered, and no colorants have been added.

SPRINGBANK 21 YEAR OLD 46%

UK RRP £260 – £270

NOSE
Dunnage warehouse, old library books, leather, treacle and cinnamon notes kick off this rich dram.

PALATE
Viscous and thick on the palate, there are notes of dark fruits, bung cloth and dates, with touches of spice and peat smoke.

FINISH
A long-lasting finish, there are notes of salted caramel, toffee and the continuation of the peat smoke note.

This photo is credited to the teams of @frombarreltobottle