Crafted from seed to sip with locally grown grain, this limited-edition release reflects the full journey of whiskey-making at Heaven Hill Distillery®

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (August 25, 2025) – Heaven Hill is proud to unveil the 2025 edition of its Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, a limited-edition release that highlights the artistry and transparency of America’s largest family-owned and operated distillery. Crafted entirely from seed to bottle in Nelson County, Kentucky, this small-batch expression honors Heaven Hill’s enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and authenticity.

The 2025 edition features a mashbill with a higher secondary grain content than Heaven Hill’s traditional Wheated Bourbon mashbill: 35% wheat, 52% corn, and 13% malted barley. The selected corn varietal—Beck’s 6225, along with the mashbill’s wheat component are grown by family-owned Peterson Farms on one of two sites in Nelson County, reflects the distillery’s dedication to sourcing local, carefully chosen grain. Aged over six years at Heaven Hill’s Cox’s Creek rickhouse site, the whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel proof, 106.6 proof (53.3% ABV).

The result is a beautifully balanced bourbon with a warm, rounded profile. Its burnished copper hue invites the senses, followed by aromas of caramelized sugar, light vanilla, and sweet oak. On the palate, vanilla and caramel interlace with subtle floral notes of lavender and rose petals, creating a soft and creamy mouthfeel. The finish lingers with toasted nuts, leather, and coffee tones, making this release a remarkable example of wheated bourbon craftsmanship.

“With this edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon, we celebrate not only the time-honored tradition of wheated bourbon but also the transparency that defines this series,” said Conor O’Driscoll, Master Distiller at Heaven Hill Distillery. “From selecting the Beck’s 6225 corn seed varietal to bottling at barrel proof, every choice reflects our mission to share the full story of how great whiskey is made. This bourbon offers both whiskey enthusiasts and collectors an authentic connection to our grain-to-glass philosophy.”

The label design continues the series’ commitment to storytelling, featuring detailed illustrations of Bernheim Distillery and artwork celebrating the farming traditions that sustain Kentucky whiskey-making. Each bottle highlights the unique corn varietal, mashbill, distillation, and release year, reinforcing Heaven Hill’s dedication to transparency.

The 700ml bottles will be available across the U.S. at a suggested retail price of $99.99. This release also proudly supports Farm Rescue, honoring 20 years of aiding farm families in crisis.

The Heaven Hill Grain to Glass series exemplifies the Shapira family’s legacy of quality and innovation, offering whiskey lovers a deeper appreciation of the people, ingredients, and processes behind their favorite spirits. The line has already earned prestigious recognition, including the 2024 Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon being named a Best of Class finalist from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition along with a Double Gold designation from this year’s Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards.

For more information about Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, visit: https://heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass/

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna, Parker’s Heritage Collection along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the past five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the Year eight times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

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