{"product_id":"parker-s-heritage-collection-11-years-old-heavy-char-wheat-whiskey","title":"Parker’s Heritage Collection 11 Years Old Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 years. 122 proof. Non-chill filtered. The 15th Edition of Parker's Heritage Collection — Heaven Hill's annual tribute to the late Master Distiller Parker Beam — exploring the interaction of heavy barrel char with a wheat whiskey mashbill.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach Parker's Heritage edition takes a different approach — mashbill experiments, cask finishes, and barrel char variations have all appeared across the 15-edition history of the series. The 15th Edition is one of the most technically specific: a wheat whiskey mashbill aged on the 6th floor of Rickhouse Y for 11 years, in barrels charred for one minute and 30 seconds at Level 5 — more than twice the duration of the standard Level 3 char (40 seconds) used in most bourbon production.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnly 75 barrels were selected for this release. The heavy char creates a deeper carbon layer inside the barrel, which filters the spirit differently and concentrates certain flavor compounds. In a wheat whiskey — already softer and sweeter than rye-recipe spirits — the Level 5 char produces an unusually rich result: soft sweetness with molasses and butterscotch character, cut to 122 proof and non-chill filtered to preserve the texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber from 11 years and Level 5 char contact.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and warm — molasses, butterscotch, and a vanilla sweetness from the wheat mashbill.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and rich — the heavy char's influence produces a sweetness and texture that standard char levels don't achieve. Molasses, toffee, and warm grain.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying — butterscotch and oak spice fading into a warm, clean close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRickhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y, 6th floor\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChar level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level 5 (90 seconds vs. standard 40 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 (61% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker's Heritage Collection, 15th Edition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/parkers-heritage\"\u003eParker's Heritage collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between char levels?\u003c\/strong\u003e American bourbon barrels are charred on the inside before filling — typically at Level 3 (approximately 40 seconds). Level 5 is 90 seconds — more than twice as long. The heavier char creates a deeper carbon layer that filters the spirit differently, concentrating certain sweet and smoky compounds while mellowing others. The 15th Edition was designed to explore how this extreme char interacts with a wheat mashbill specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wheat whiskey vs. a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e A wheated bourbon uses wheat as a secondary grain (replacing rye) within a corn-majority mashbill. A wheat whiskey uses wheat as the primary grain — typically 51% or more wheat. The 15th Edition is a wheat whiskey, not a wheated bourbon, making it rarer and more unusual in the American whiskey landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho was Parker Beam?\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker Beam served as Heaven Hill's Master Distiller from 1975 until his ALS diagnosis in 2013. He was one of the longest-serving Master Distillers in bourbon history. He passed away in 2017 at 75. The Parker's Heritage Collection bears his name as a tribute to his four decades of service.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 15th Edition still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. Parker's Heritage editions are annual and limited — not restocked once sold out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between char levels?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Standard bourbon barrels are charred at Level 3 (40 seconds). Level 5 is 90 seconds \\u2014 more than twice as long. 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