Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Wheated Bourbon Chinquapin Speciality Barrel 2025 Limited Edition 700mL

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon “Chinquapin Specialty Barrel” 2025 Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey | 52.5% ABV (105 Proof) | 700 mL | Bardstown, Kentucky | Aged in Chinquapin Oak

Process & Profile

This 2025 release from the Grain to Glass series uses the wheated mash bill—52% corn, 35% wheat, 13% malted barley—grown from the Beck’s 6225 corn varietal. What sets it apart: the full maturation in Chinquapin oak barrels—a rare American white oak species chosen for its higher vanillin content and distinct flavor influence.  Bottled at 105 proof, this whiskey showcases both grain-driven sweetness and deep wood-driven complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Butterscotch, toasted hazelnut, warm oak and subtle wheat bread aromas.

• Palate: Rich vanilla and caramel layered with dark chocolate, roasted nut, gentle rye spice and soft oak tannin.

• Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering toasted oak, hazelnut and a peppered wheat spice fading slowly.

What Makes It Special

• Matured exclusively in Chinquapin oak barrels, unlocking unique flavor profiles of butterscotch, toasted nut and subtle chocolate-coffee notes. 

• Uses the wheated bourbon mash bill, offering a smoother, richer profile compared to higher-rye bourbons.

• Grain-to-glass transparency: the specific corn seed (Beck’s 6225), mash bill, and barrel type are all declared on the label. 

• Released as part of a limited edition in 2025 with a 700 mL format and distinctive packaging for this Specialty Barrel series. 

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a tasting glass to allow the nut-and-oak complexities to shine. For a touch of softening, add one large ice cube or a few drops of water. This whiskey pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, toasted pecans or a rich dessert featuring caramel and nuts. Given its depth and structure, it’s also a contemplative sipping whiskey—perfect for relaxed evenings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is this release?
   It’s the 2025 limited-edition wheated bourbon in the Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel series, fully aged in Chinquapin oak.

2. What is the alcohol content?
   52.5% ABV (105 Proof).

3. What is unique about the barrel aging?
   Chinquapin oak barrels are a non-traditional choice for bourbon aging, offering enhanced vanillin expression, toasted nut and oak depth.

4. What mash bill does this whiskey use?
   52% corn / 35% wheat / 13% malted barley.

5. Where is it produced?
   By Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, as part of their Grain to Glass transparent production program.