{"product_id":"william-heavenhill-small-batch-15-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-109-proof","title":"William Heavenhill Small Batch 15 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon (109 proof)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 years. 109 proof. Small batch. Named for William Heavenhill — the farmer on whose land the original Heaven Hill Distillery was established in 1935 — a tribute to the founding provenance of one of Kentucky's great bourbon families.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHeaven Hill Distillery was established in 1935 by the Shapira family in Bardstown, Kentucky. The name \"Heaven Hill\" derives from William Heavenhill, the farmer who originally owned the land on which the distillery was built. The William Heavenhill Small Batch release honors this founding connection — a premium expression named for the land's original steward.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 15 years and 109 proof, the William Heavenhill Small Batch sits above the standard Heaven Hill lineup and alongside the Heritage Collection in the distillery's prestige range. The high-rye Heaven Hill mashbill at 15 years produces a profile of deep caramel, dried fruit, and warm rye spice — the extended aging integrating what would be a bold, assertive character in younger expressions into something more measured and complex. At 109 proof the full aromatic and flavor intensity is preserved without the extreme challenge of barrel-strength proof.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber from 15 years in new charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, dried fruit, warm rye spice, and aged oak — the Heaven Hill high-rye character at 15-year maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex at 109 proof — brown sugar, dried fruit, vanilla, and baking spice in a fully integrated profile.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warm — rye spice and oak fading through a deeply satisfying 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 (est. 1935)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109 (54.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse 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\u003eWho was William Heavenhill?\u003c\/strong\u003e William Heavenhill was the farmer who originally owned the land on which the Heaven Hill Distillery was established in 1935. The distillery's name derives from his family name. The William Heavenhill Small Batch release is a tribute to this founding provenance.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does William Heavenhill relate to the Heritage Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are premium annual Heaven Hill releases above the standard lineup. The Heritage Collection (spring) and Parker's Heritage Collection (fall) are the distillery's flagship prestige programs. William Heavenhill occupies a similar tier — a named premium expression at extended age and elevated proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy 109 proof for a 15-year bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15 years, bourbon has lost significant volume to evaporation but its natural proof can vary. 109 proof is slightly above standard elevated-proof releases, preserving more of the aromatic intensity than 100 proof without the extremity of barrel strength. It's an intentional balance point for this specific expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the William Heavenhill Small Batch still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. This is a premium annual release not available through standard retail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who was William Heavenhill?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"William Heavenhill was the farmer who originally owned the land on which the Heaven Hill Distillery was established in 1935. 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