Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Rye is the second edition, released in 2025, of Heaven Hill's seed-to-spirit rye, bottled non-chill filtered at 105.2 proof (52.6% ABV).
The Grain to Glass program starts with the seed itself, working with local Kentucky farmers so every step can be traced from field to bottle. For this edition the corn was the Beck's Hybrids 6225 varietal grown by Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Kentucky, alongside rye and malted barley in a mash bill built on 63% rye. The spirit entered the barrel at 107 proof and aged for over six years at Heaven Hill's Cox's Creek rickhouse site.
The nose brings toasted oak and almond with rye grain, cornmeal and baked bread. The palate offers orange marmalade, dark chocolate with nutmeg, white pepper and honey sweetness, and the long, warm finish brings crème brûlée, charred oak and orange oil with rye spice.
Heaven Hill has made whiskey in Kentucky since 1935, and this traceable, limited rye makes a fine gift for rye lovers.
Sip it neat, then add a few drops of water.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Toasted oak, almond, rye grain and baked bread.
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Palate: Orange marmalade, dark chocolate, nutmeg, white pepper and honey.
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Finish: Crème brûlée, charred oak and orange oil.
Specifications
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Producer: Heaven Hill Distillery
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Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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Expression / Batch: Grain to Glass, 2nd edition (2025)
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Mash Bill: 63% rye, with corn and 13% malted barley
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Age: Over 6 years
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Proof / ABV: 105.2 proof (52.6% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a little water, or stir a rich Manhattan. It pairs with orange desserts, dark chocolate or smoked meats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grain to Glass?
Heaven Hill's traceable, seed-to-spirit program with local Kentucky farmers.
How old is it?
Over six years.
What proof is it?
105.2 proof, non-chill filtered.
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