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Parker’s Heritage Collection Release #14 – Heavy Char Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon Heaven Hill
  • Distiller

    Heaven Hill

  • Bottler

    Heaven Hill

  • ABV

    60%

  • Age

    10 Years

  • Price $200+

The 14th entry in the series, Parker's Heritage Collection 14th Edition features a 10 year bourbon, matured in heavily charred barrels, and bottled at 60% ABV.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 92
  • Distiller
  • By Stephanie Moreno
  • Adding water isn't necessary, but it'll bring out some red fruits and present more on the sweet side. Overall the heavy char here works well--it accentuates the bourbon rather than clobber it.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Whiskey Consensus
  • By Matthew Evans
  • The nose on Parker’s Heritage Heavy Char 10 Year is one I could sit and smell for hours. It’s complex and a treat for the senses.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Jordan
  • Where last year’s Parker’s Heritage edition was an overall disappointment, the bourbon version of Heaven Hill’s heavy char experiment thankfully is redemption for this often lauded and popular brand.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christpoher Null
  • There’s no way I would have guessed this was 120 proof — and that’s a testament to how well-crafted the spirit is. This is Parker’s at the top of its game.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Daily Pour
  • By t8ke
  • Parker's Heritage Collections 14th entry is a rockstar, packing tons of stewed fruit, heavy char, tobacco and dessert with just the right amount of oak.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Heavy on the cocoa, plums and tobacco. Funky and rich with complexity on the nose. No sign of ethanol.

  • Taste:

    Rich, syrupy mouth feel. Cocoa, stewed fruits, tobacco, caramel and a touch of pepper. Oak presence is welcome, the barrel char is undeniable but not heavy handed. The proof is evident but not punishing, and this provides a welcome journey of flavor.

  • Finish:

    Long finish, with a bit more oak than the palate. It's not too tannic or bitter, and it helps manage the sweet stewed fruits, tobacco, fudge and creme brulee.

  • Overall:

    Outstanding, especially compared to last years release which left me wanting a bit. Excellent complexity, great flavors and an eternal decadent finish makes me a fan.

  • Score:

    92

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By t8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources