Heaven Hill Distillery’s Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak Series is an extraordinary limited edition trilogy of meticulously crafted American whiskeys. This exclusive collection highlights the impact of aging in rare Chinquapin Oak barrels, which impart distinct layers of spice, sweetness, and depth.

Each expression—Wheated Bourbon, Traditional Bourbon, and Rye Whiskey—was carefully distilled, aged, and bottled entirely on-site at Heaven Hill. Transparency, tradition, and terroir come together in this collector’s dream set.

Key Features

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, KY

• Collection: Grain to Glass Chinquapin Oak

• Barrel Type: Aged in Chinquapin Oak, a rare and highly flavorful American oak species

• Bottles Included:

  • Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

    • Mashbill: 65% Corn / 20% Wheat / 15% Malted Barley

    • Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV)

    • Batch #6225

  • Bourbon Whiskey

    • Mashbill: 78% Corn / 10% Rye / 12% Malted Barley

    • Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV)

    • Batch #6226

  • Rye Whiskey

    • Mashbill: 51% Rye / 35% Corn / 14% Malted Barley

    • Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV)

    • Batch #6227

• Bottle Size: 750mL each

• Packaging: Custom labels with mashbill, DSP, and aging transparency

Tasting Notes

Wheated Bourbon (Red Label)

• Nose: Vanilla bean, baked apple, brown sugar

• Palate: Silky, with notes of honey, graham cracker, cinnamon toast

• Finish: Long and gentle, with wheat sweetness and spice

Bourbon Whiskey (Blue Label)

• Nose: Roasted corn, oak, spice cake

• Palate: Rich and bold, caramelized sugar, cocoa, clove

• Finish: Drying oak and nutmeg warmth

Rye Whiskey (Green Label)

• Nose: Mint, black pepper, dried fruit

• Palate: Herbal and spicy, orange peel, chocolate rye bread

• Finish: Lingering heat, herbal complexity, baking spice

Product Details

• Age: Minimum 8–10 years

• Oak Source: Chinquapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) known for tighter grain and spice-forward influence

• Barrel Entry Proof: Standard Heaven Hill entry, non-chill filtered

• Edition: Limited, one-time release

• Transparency: Full mashbill and batch info printed on labels

• Availability: Distillery-only or rare allocation

Perfect Serve / Pairings

• Best Served: Neat or with a splash of water to open the oak complexity

• Pair With:

  • Dark chocolate

  • Aged cheddar or gouda

  • Smoked meats

  • Fall desserts (apple tart, pecan pie)

• Ideal For: Collectors, bourbon verticals, American oak maturation studies

FAQs

Q: What is Chinquapin Oak and why does it matter?
A: Chinquapin is a unique American oak species known for its spicy, sweet influence on whiskey aging. It adds complex layers beyond traditional oak.

Q: Are these available separately?
A: Some releases may be available as individual bottles, but this bundle is curated for a full experience of the Chinquapin Oak Series.

Q: How limited is this release?
A: Extremely limited. Each label indicates batch and barrel details for authenticity and transparency.

Q: Can I collect future Grain to Glass releases?
A: Yes, Heaven Hill has been expanding its transparency-forward releases and this is a flagship of that direction.