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Parkers Heritage - 14 Year Old Malt Cognac Barrel Finished Whiskey (2024) (750ml)
Price: $599.99
| Producer | Parkers Heritage |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | Kentucky |
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| Style | Malt Whiskey |
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| Sku | 05896 |
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Parkers Heritage Description
Classification: Straight Malt Finished in Cognac Barrels
Company: Heaven Hill
Distillery: Heaven Hill
Release Date: September 2024
Proof: 107
Age: 14 Years
Mashbill: 65% Malted Barley, 35% Corn
Color: Dark Bronze
The 2024 edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection marks the 18th entry for the brand. The release consists of 128 barrels of 14-year-old malt whiskey, which were aged in the upper floors of Rickhouses O and Q. The whiskey was dumped and re-barreled for 4 months in 56 larger used Cognac barrels that were reconstructed to include a handful of new heavy toast staves. This year’s edition was made in partnership with Master Blender Alain Royer, who Heaven Hill has partnered with on two previous Parker’s Heritage Collection releases.
Like all releases starting with 2013’s Promise of Hope, Heaven Hill will contribute a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the ALS Association in honor of the late Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker Beam.
NOSE
The unique nature of the finishing barrels definitely shows through in the aroma as the base whiskey is enhanced and elevated all around. Nicely integrated and expressive scents waft from the glass to start the sip. Rich scents of brown sugar and vanilla mingle with aged charred oak and a hint of smoke. Berry jam and dark fruits add a subtle sweetness to the mix, while toasted marshmallow and baked tart add further intrigue. The overall aroma is a great way to start things off and pulls you in over and over to dissect the various scents threaded throughout.
PALATE
The finishing barrel continues to hold influence as bold, dry, charred oak pulls through. A tingly peppercorn spice pops while the dark fruits from the nose pull over to add a quick hit of sweetness. A dough note also works its way in and mixes with the spice as they push the other flavors aside. It’s an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable combination and plays well to the strength of the mashbill and finishing barrel, however, the dryness of the sip ultimately holds it back from its full potential.
FINISH
The finish carries over the drier notes of the midpoint, with peppery dry oak and a doughy note bursting forward. A subtle peppercorn spice and leather undertone follows, along with a quick dash of dried apricot. Compared to the nose and palate, the finish is more straightforward and not as deep in composition. It’s a suitable way to end the sip.
