Heaven Hill Phoenix 18 Year Bourbon — 30th Anniversary of the Fire
Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 107 Proof, Blended with Pre-Fire 30 Year Old Bourbon
Heaven Hill Phoenix is a one-time release commemorating thirty years since the fire of November 7, 1996, which destroyed the original 1935 Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, along with seven rickhouses and nearly 100,000 barrels of aging bourbon. No lives were lost, no employees lost their jobs, and the family's proprietary yeast strain survived, allowing Heaven Hill to rebuild. The label's rallying cry says it all: "Remember. Rebuild. Rise."
The whiskey is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon made from 18 year old bourbon fully matured in heavy char barrels, mingled with a rare touch of 30 year old bourbon distilled at the original Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery, before the fire. Bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), it balances the mature oak of the 30 year old whiskey with the structure of the 18 year old bourbon. It arrives in a navy and gold gift carton featuring a phoenix rising from the flames.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel. Palate: Butterscotch, caramel, cinnamon and baked apples, balanced by subtle oak tannins. Finish: Warm and long, with sweet apple pie and peppery spice.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
One-time limited release marking 30 years since the 1996 Heaven Hill distillery fire
18 year old bourbon blended with 30 year old bourbon distilled at the original Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery
The 18 year old component was distilled in March 2008 and matured in heavy char barrels
Bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV)
Presented in a special edition navy and gold gift carton with a rising phoenix
A piece of Kentucky bourbon history, tied to the distillery's survival and rebuilding
Product Details
Type
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Release
Heaven Hill Phoenix, 30th Anniversary of the Fire
Age
18 Years, Blended with 30 Year Old Bourbon
Barrels
Heavy Char
Size
750mL
Proof / ABV
107 Proof (53.5% Alc. Vol.)
Presentation
Special Edition Gift Carton
Distillery
Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven Hill Phoenix?
It is a limited, one-time release Kentucky Straight Bourbon commemorating thirty years since the 1996 fire at the original Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
What is in the blend?
The bourbon is 18 years old, fully matured in heavy char barrels, mingled with a rare touch of 30 year old bourbon distilled at the original Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery.
What proof is it?
Heaven Hill Phoenix is bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV).
What does it taste like?
Expect polished oak, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel on the nose, butterscotch, caramel and baked apples on the palate, and a long finish of sweet apple pie and peppery spice.
What happened in the 1996 fire?
On November 7, 1996, a fire believed to be started by lightning destroyed the original 1935 distillery and seven rickhouses, with nearly 100,000 barrels of aging bourbon lost. No lives were lost, and Heaven Hill's proprietary yeast strain survived.
