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

Product Description

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Rye Chinquapin Barrel 700ml is a bold, oak-driven rye whiskey that showcases how intentional grain sourcing and unconventional barrel choices can redefine flavor. Selected by blackbook for its depth and educational value, this limited release is part of Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass series—where every step, from grain selection to barrel aging, is meticulously controlled.

Built on a rye-forward mashbill and matured in Chinquapin oak barrels, this expression delivers a dramatically different experience than traditional American white oak aging. Chinquapin oak is known for its higher tannin content and pronounced spice, amplifying the rye’s natural peppery character while adding layers of dry cocoa, toasted grain, and structured oak.

At blackbook, we highlight bottles that reward thoughtful sipping. This is a rye whiskey for drinkers who want to taste how wood choice reshapes spice, texture, and finish—serious, expressive, and unmistakably intentional.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Cracked pepper, toasted rye grain, clove, dry cocoa, vanilla, and seasoned oak.

Palate:
Spice-forward and structured with black pepper, cinnamon, rye bread, dark caramel, nutmeg, and robust oak tannin.

Finish:
Long, dry, and assertive with lingering spice, cocoa bitterness, and warm rye heat.

Specifications

• Category: Rye Whiskey

• Series: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass

• Oak Type: Chinquapin Oak Barrels

• Mashbill: Rye-forward (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 is a rye whiskey made for drinkers who love structure, spice, and oak presence. The Chinquapin barrel amplifies everything rye fans enjoy—pepper, dryness, and intensity—while adding a layer of depth rarely found in standard rye releases.

At blackbook, we consider this an essential bottle for rye enthusiasts and bourbon drinkers looking to explore how alternative oak transforms whiskey character.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat or with a few drops of water

• Rye whiskey lovers who prefer bold, spice-driven profiles

• Fans of oak-forward, tannic spirits

• Collectors of limited Heaven Hill releases

• Educational tastings focused on barrel influence

• Building a serious, blackbook-curated rye collection