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Heaven Hill 18 year old Heritage Collection Small Batch, 60%

Price: 300 Issue: Summer 2024 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

Vanilla, caramel, chocolate milkshake, and lots of candy store aromas on the nose. Smooth on the palate, with sweet cherries, chocolate syrup, honey, a hint of sweet orange, and balanced spice. This is beautifully textured, and water isn’t really needed. The finish is long, flavorful, and spicy. This one is beautifully aged, mellow, and holds its proof very well— more effectively than many lower-alcohol whiskeys, a sign of quality.