The Heaven Hill Distillery, has announced the launch of its
2021 Parker’s Heritage Collection bottling.
Parker's Heritage 11 Year Old Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey (61%
ABV) was produced using a spirit made from a mashbill of 51% wheat, 37% corn and
12% malted barley, which was matured in casks that were charred for one minute
and 30 seconds (Level 5 char).
Parker's Heritage 11 Year Old Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey |
This 15th edition of the annual limited-edition release, which is comprised of 75 barrels, is only the second time the wheat whiskey mashbill has been featured in the Parker’s Heritage Collection, with the first released in 2014 as an Original Batch Cask Strength.
The late Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker Beam, for whom
the series is named, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in
2010. The past eight editions from 2013-2020, have raised more than one million
dollars toward ALS research and patient care through contributions made by
Heaven Hill for each bottle purchased. With the 2021 Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey
edition, Heaven Hill will again contribute a portion of the proceeds from each
bottle sold to the ALS Association.
Commenting on the news, Susan Wahl, Vice President, American
Whiskies at Heaven Hill, said: “The Parker’s Heritage Collection is a testament
to the distilling legacy at Heaven Hill Distillery and the detailed attention
each step of the process receives. We are excited to release the third mashbill
in this heavy char series, showcasing the consistency of quality throughout our
innovation pipeline. It is in tribute to Parker and his legacy that we continue
to support ALS research and patient care with this collection.”
Parker's Heritage 11 Year-Old Heavy Char Wheat Whiskey, will
be available next month from specialist retailers in the US, for a RRP of
$139.99 – 750ml.
Posted by Steve Rush