Heaven Hill Unveils Its Oldest Heritage Collection Bourbon Yet

by Francis Moses

Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 12:27The Whiskey Wash

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Heaven Hill has just released something special. This bourbon stands apart from typical bourbon offerings. The American distillery added a 22 year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon to its Heritage Collection.

The whiskey represents the oldest product in the collection, which started back in 2022. The product began its limited distribution in March 2026.

A stand out Heaven Hill bourbon

Heaven Hill uses its standard recipe to create this bourbon. The recipe includes 78% corn, and 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. The product comes in its original barrel strength. The bottle contains liquid that closely resembles the content that flowed from the barrel.

The operation required 270 barrels for its completion. The barrels have contained bourbon since 2003, which they aged for over 20 years. They were finally bottled in December 2025.

All of them sat in Rickhouse Y, on the fifth and sixth floors. The situation holds significance. The higher floors experience increased heat throughout the day. This process results in more intense flavor development.

What does Heaven Hill 22-Year-Old taste like?

The bourbon has extensive tasting notes from the distillery. Below the smell, taste and finish of it:

Nose: The first aroma contains powerful oak. The next scent presents dark caramel mixed with a small amount of toasted vanilla. It provides a rich experience that remains light enough to handle.
Taste: The first sip brings leather and cinnamon. Dried fruit appears as an additional flavor. The beverage shows a warm character that maintains its balanced state throughout.
Finish: The finish is long. The drink provides charred oak notes with toffee and spices that remain for an extended period.

The bourbon tastes like it spent an extended time in the barrel.

Where can you buy Heaven Hill 22-Year-Old bourbon?

The release is limited, so it will be difficult to locate the product.

The product began its United States distribution during the first week of March 2026. The product will also be available in some international markets through small distribution.

The best place to find a product in your search is:

specialty whisky shops
high-end liquor stores
trusted online retailers

This product does not appear in standard retail locations.

A quick note on the Heritage Collection

The Heritage Collection serves as Heaven Hill's demonstration of its distinct mashbills and various aging techniques. Each year feels a bit different. Some are younger. Some are older. This one clearly leans into long ageing and deeper flavour. The Parker's Heritage Collection features experimental products that interact with the existing collection.

FAQ

What is the age of the Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 2026 release?
The series currently includes its oldest release, which has been aged for 22 years.
How many bottles were released?
The exact number of bottles released remains unknown because only 270 barrels were used to produce the product.
Is this bourbon cask strength?
The product exists as cask strength because it has been packaged at barrel proof and remains non-chill-filtered.