Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon – Chinquapin Barrel (700ml)

Product Description

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Bourbon Chinquapin Barrel 700ml is a rare and thoughtfully crafted release that represents the cutting edge of American bourbon innovation—while staying deeply rooted in tradition. Selected by blackbook for its uniqueness and transparency, this expression is part of Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass series, where every step of production—from grain sourcing to barrel selection—is intentionally controlled.

This bourbon begins with estate-selected grains and is aged in Chinquapin oak barrels, a rare species of American oak known for its bold tannin structure and intense spice contribution. The use of Chinquapin oak delivers a markedly different profile than traditional white oak, adding layers of baking spice, dark caramel, toasted grain, and a dry, structured finish.

At blackbook, we look for bottles that offer genuine education and flavor distinction. This is not a novelty barrel—it’s a serious, limited expression that showcases how oak choice alone can dramatically reshape bourbon character.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Toasted grain, dark caramel, clove, vanilla, seasoned oak, and hints of nutmeg.

Palate:
Rich and structured with flavors of caramelized sugar, baking spice, toasted corn, cinnamon, black pepper, and deep oak influence.

Finish:
Dry, long, and spice-forward with lingering tannin, oak, and warm bourbon sweetness.

Specifications

• Category: Bourbon Whiskey

• Series: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass

• Oak Type: Chinquapin Oak Barrels

• Mashbill: Estate-selected grains (Heaven Hill proprietary)

• Style: Barrel-Driven / Limited Release

• ABV: Typically 50%+ (varies by batch)

• Size: 700ml

• Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery

• blackbook Selection: Yes

Why You’ll Love It 

This bourbon is for drinkers who care about process. The Chinquapin oak brings intensity, structure, and spice that sets this release apart from standard barrel-aged bourbons. It’s bold without being reckless, educational without being gimmicky.

At blackbook, we see this as a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts who enjoy exploring how grain and oak choices influence flavor at the highest level.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat or with a few drops of water

• Bourbon drinkers seeking rare barrel types

• Fans of oak-forward, spice-driven whiskey

• Collectors of limited Heaven Hill releases

• Whiskey tastings focused on barrel influence

• Building a serious, blackbook-curated bourbon lineup