{"product_id":"heaven-hill-6-year-86-proof-import-1985","title":"Heaven Hill 6 Year 86 Proof (Import) 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 years. 86 proof. Import. 1985. Heaven Hill — a 1985 import-format vintage expression from Heaven Hill's pre-1996 fire era, now over 40 years from original bottling and one of the oldest Heaven Hill expressions in the current Wooden Cork collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 Heaven Hill fire destroyed the original Bardstown distillery and over 90,000 barrels of aging bourbon — one of the largest whiskey disasters in American history. All Heaven Hill production from before that date carries 'pre-fire' significance that post-fire production cannot replicate. This 1985 import was bottled 11 years before the fire, from stock produced entirely at the original pre-fire distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Import designation identifies this as a bottle produced for international export markets — the format in which much of Heaven Hill's premium aged production left the US during the pre-revival era when domestic demand was limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill, Bardstown, Kentucky (original pre-fire facility)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Import\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rare\"\u003erare spirits at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the 1996 Heaven Hill fire matter for pre-fire bottles?\u003c\/strong\u003e The fire destroyed the original distillery and 90,000+ barrels. All production from the original facility is now fixed in quantity and can never be replenished. Pre-fire Heaven Hill is a closed set; this 1985 expression is from 11 years before the disaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Import designation?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottles produced specifically for international export markets, which received much of Heaven Hill's premium production during the pre-revival era when domestic demand was limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does the 1996 Heaven Hill fire matter for pre-fire bottles?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fire destroyed the original distillery and 90,000+ barrels. Pre-fire production is a closed, fixed set that can never be replenished. This 1985 expression is from 11 years before the disaster.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Import designation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bottles produced for international export markets, which received much of Heaven Hill's premium production during the pre-revival era when domestic demand was limited.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Heaven Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53697110344048,"sku":"Scott","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/IMG_6447.jpg?v=1777410486","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/heaven-hill-6-year-86-proof-import-1985","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}