Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Specialty Barrel Series Rye
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Overview
Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Specialty Barrel Series Rye extends the distillery's innovative push into full agricultural transparency, partnering with Independent Stave Company for hand-selected Chinquapin Oak barrels that highlight precise grain sourcing and maturation details from seed to bottle.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Rye Whiskey |
| ABV | 52.5% |
| Mashbill | Rye-dominant with grain transparency from Kentucky farms |
| Release Info | Inaugural Grain to Glass series extension; distilled 2018, aged in Chinquapin Oak (barrel entry 107 proof), rickhouse Cox’s Creek W5 floors 3 & 5 |
| Age | 7 years |
Good to know
This release underscores Heaven Hill's family legacy of innovation, with CEO Max Shapira emphasizing transparency in grain selection—like specific hybrids from Peterson Farms—and barrel choices to showcase terroir-driven flavors. The series marks a shift toward detailing every production step, from hybrid seeds to rickhouse positioning.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Warm oak and caramel sugars lead, layered with rye spice, soft grain, muffins, and cinnamon toast crunch.
- Palate: Char pop opens to aged oak, browned sugars, vanilla custard, chocolate mousse, cigar wrapper, and almond extract, balanced by rye-driven pepper and herbal depth.
- Finish: Custard and white sugar fade into barrel char and lingering creme, with medium length and refined spice.
Notable details
- Production: Kentucky straight rye, non-chill filtered, bottled at barrel proof strength for intensity.
- Lineage: Heaven Hill's Grain to Glass program builds on their rye heritage (e.g., Rittenhouse), applying specialty oak for enhanced complexity.
- Comparison: Mirrors the series Bourbon in oak influence but amps rye spice against its corn sweetness.
- Availability: Limited release with MSRP around $130, quickly allocated due to transparency appeal.
"This bourbon exemplifies ideal bourbon qualities with sweetness and complexity, making it a worthwhile purchase... Balances unrestrained moments with refined complexity." – The Whiskey Wash review of the series Bourbon (applicable to Rye oak profile)
Closing
A thoughtful rye for enthusiasts valuing provenance, delivering balanced spice and oak in a transparent package.
Sources
[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Bourbon Review"
[2] Thewhiskeywash – "Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Rye Review"
[3] Drinkhacker – "Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Chinquapin Rye Review"
[4] Thewhiskeywash – "Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series Wheated Bourbon Review"
[8] Whiskeyreviewer – "Heaven Hill Unveils 2025 Grain To Glass Series – The Whiskey Reviewer"