Parker's Heritage Collection 14 Year 20th Edition is Heaven Hill's 2026 barrel-proof Kentucky straight bourbon honoring late Master Distiller Parker Beam — a 100-barrel batch bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at 118 proof.
The 20th edition of Parker's Heritage Collection uses Heaven Hill's traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley. Its defining detail is rye backset — liquid remaining after rye whiskey distillation incorporated into a subsequent fermentation, a technique championed by Parker Beam that contributes spice and fermentation consistency. Distilled between October 2011 and January 2012, it matured 14 years across Rickhouses A, KK, L, and M before being bottled uncut at 118 proof. A portion of proceeds supports ALS research and patient care.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet oak with roasted nuts and citrus oils.
Palate: Butterscotch and vanilla layered with toasted oak and orange peel.
Finish: Lingering oak with caramelized sweetness and a touch of white pepper.
Specifications
Producer: Heaven Hill, Kentucky
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Parker's Heritage Collection, 20th Edition, barrel proof)
Mash Bill: 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley (with rye backset)
Age: 14 Years (distilled Oct 2011–Jan 2012)
Proof: 118 (59% ABV), non-chill filtered
Batch: 100 barrels across four rickhouses
Size: 750mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 20th Edition?
It is Heaven Hill's 2026 Parker's Heritage release — a 14-year barrel-proof bourbon honoring Master Distiller Parker Beam, with a portion of proceeds supporting ALS research.
What proof is it?
118 proof (59% ABV), bottled uncut and non-chill filtered.
What is rye backset?
Liquid left after rye whiskey distillation, reused during fermentation — a Parker Beam technique that contributes spice, balance, and consistency.
