Crafted to honor nine decades of distilling heritage, the Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary 9-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a celebratory limited release that showcases the depth, maturity, and classic character that define the Heaven Hill style. Aged for a full nine years in charred American oak barrels and bottled at a bold, full-flavor proof, this bourbon captures the richness and tradition of a distillery approaching its 100-year mark.
This special release is built on a traditional mash bill with a high corn content for sweetness, balanced by rye spice and the soft, grainy warmth of malted barley. Its extended maturation delivers an impressive depth of character, blending richness, structure, and aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Opens with warm waves of vanilla bean, caramelized sugar, and honeyed oak. Beneath the sweetness come notes of toasted barrel, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and a faint hint of orange peel. A touch of tobacco leaf and dried fruit adds elegant maturity.
Palate:
Full-bodied and layered, starting with dark caramel, butterscotch, and sweet roasted corn. Mid-palate complexity builds with toasted oak, brown sugar, clove, and subtle peppery rye spice. Secondary notes of charred wood, cocoa, and a soft smokiness round out the profile. The texture is rich and coating, with a balance of sweetness and spice.
Finish:
Long, warming, and satisfying. Lingering flavors of oak, vanilla, char, brown sugar, and baking spice remain on the palate, followed by a gentle leather and toasted-grain note. The finish showcases the age and the robust barrel character beautifully.
Overall Character
This 9-Year Anniversary Edition offers an ideal combination of maturity, structure, and complexity. The interplay of sweet corn richness, seasoned oak influence, and subtle spice creates a bourbon that feels both classic and elevated. Non-chill filtered to preserve its authentic body and flavor, it pours with natural weight and aromatic depth.
Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and celebratory pours, this bottling stands as a tribute to 90 years of Kentucky craftsmanship — a bold, expressive bourbon that honors the past while offering a memorable drinking experience today.
