{"product_id":"parkers-heritage-collection-1-cask-strength-2007-129-6-proof","title":"Parker's Heritage Collection 1 Cask Strength 2007 129.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e129.6 proof. 1st Edition. 2007. Parker's Heritage Collection — the higher-proof variant of the founding release of Heaven Hill's most prestigious annual bourbon program, bottled at natural cask strength alongside the 122.6-proof expression from the same inaugural edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1st Edition established everything the Parker's Heritage Collection would become — the annual prestige release honoring Parker Beam, Heaven Hill's Master Distiller from 1975 until 2014, and the uncompromising cask strength standard that made each edition an event. The 2007 founding release was bottled in two separate cask strength expressions at different natural proofs: this 129.6 and the companion 122.6, each from a different barrel selection at its own concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 129.6 proof, this is the higher-proof of the two founding-edition variants — the full Heaven Hill high-rye character uncut and unfiltered. Now over 15 years from its original release, the 1st Edition is the most historically significant tier in the Parker's Heritage vertical, marking the moment the program began.\u003c\/p\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 Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129.6 (64.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st — founding release, 2007\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNamed for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker Beam, Heaven Hill Master Distiller 1975–2014\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/parkers-heritage\"\u003eParker's Heritage Collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the 1st Edition exist in two proof variants?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2007 1st Edition was released in two separate cask strength bottlings at different natural proofs (122.6 and 129.6). Each reflects a different barrel selection at its own natural concentration — this 129.6 is the higher-proof of the pair.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the 1st Edition the most historically significant PHC?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the founding release — the expression that established the Parker's Heritage Collection program in 2007, before its collector following developed and before Parker Beam's story became American whiskey's most celebrated narrative of dedication and legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1st Edition 129.6 proof still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — over 15 years from primary distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why does the 1st Edition exist in two proof variants?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 2007 1st Edition was released in two separate cask strength bottlings at different natural proofs (122.6 and 129.6), each from a different barrel selection. This 129.6 is the higher-proof of the pair.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the 1st Edition the most historically significant PHC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is the founding release that established the PHC program in 2007, before its collector following developed and before Parker Beam's story became American whiskey's most celebrated narrative.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the 1st Edition 129.6 proof still available?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — over 15 years from primary distribution.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Parker's Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900682113095,"sku":"Scott","price":4999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/parkers-heritage-collection-1-cask-strength-2007-129-6-proof-american-whiskey-894.webp?v=1782402461","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/parkers-heritage-collection-1-cask-strength-2007-129-6-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}