Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition 750mL

Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 59% ABV (118 Proof) | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 2026 Limited Edition | Barrel Proof | Non-Chill-Filtered

Process & Profile

Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition is Heaven Hill’s 2026 release honoring late Master Distiller Parker Beam. This 100-barrel batch uses the distillery’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. Its defining production detail is rye backset: liquid remaining after rye whiskey distillation that is incorporated into a subsequent fermentation. A technique championed by Parker Beam, it contributes spice while helping maintain fermentation consistency.

Distilled between October 2011 and January 2012, the bourbon matured for 14 years across Rickhouses A, KK, L, and M, with barrels drawn from the first through third floors. Bottled uncut at 118 proof without chill filtration, the finished whiskey brings together oak, butterscotch, vanilla, and citrus, followed by caramelized sweetness and pepper. The release also continues Heaven Hill’s support for ALS research and patient care through a portion of its bottle-sale proceeds.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet oak aromas accompanied by roasted nuts and citrus oils.

• Palate: Butterscotch and vanilla layered with toasted oak and orange peel.

• Finish: Oak lingers alongside caramelized sweetness and a touch of white pepper.

What Makes It Special

• 20th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection, released in 2026.

• Carries a 14-year age statement.

• Made with rye backset during fermentation.

• Drawn from a batch of 100 barrels across four rickhouses.

• Bottled at its full barrel proof of 118.

• Non-chill-filtered.

• Honors Parker Beam, with Heaven Hill donating a portion of proceeds to the ALS Association.

How to Enjoy

Start with a neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass and allow it to rest before sipping. Taste a small amount first, then add water a few drops at a time to explore how the oak, citrus, and sweetness develop.

For a chilled pour, serve over one large ice cube. Compare it with the neat whiskey as the ice melts to find the dilution that best suits your palate.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition taste like?
   Expect oak, butterscotch, vanilla, and orange, with nutty aromas and a finish featuring caramelized sweetness and white pepper.

2. What proof is Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition?
   It is bottled at barrel proof of 118, equivalent to 59% ABV, without chill filtration.

3. What is rye backset in Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition?
   Rye backset is liquid left after rye whiskey distillation and reused during fermentation. Heaven Hill identifies it as a contributor to this bourbon’s spice, balance, and consistency.

4. How many barrels were used for Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition?
   The release comprises 100 barrels aged across four Heaven Hill rickhouses.

5. Where can I buy Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition?
   You can buy Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 20th Edition online at The Barrel Tap.