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Parkers Heritage Collection Release #14 – Heavy Char Bourbon Whiskey
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Distiller:
Heaven Hill
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Bottler:
Heaven Hill
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ABV:
60%
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Age:
10 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 92
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: Adding water isn't necessary, but it'll bring out some red fruits and present more on the sweet side. Overall the heavy char here works well--it accentuates the bourbon rather than clobber it.
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- Raided Score: 89
- Publication: Whiskey Consensus
- Excerpt: The nose on Parker’s Heritage Heavy Char 10 Year is one I could sit and smell for hours. It’s complex and a treat for the senses.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: Where last year’s Parker’s Heritage edition was an overall disappointment, the bourbon version of Heaven Hill’s heavy char experiment thankfully is redemption for this often lauded and popular brand.
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- Raided Score: 96
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: There’s no way I would have guessed this was 120 proof — and that’s a testament to how well-crafted the spirit is. This is Parker’s at the top of its game.
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- Raided Score: 95
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Parker's Heritage Collections 14th entry is a rockstar, packing tons of stewed fruit, heavy char, tobacco and dessert with just the right amount of oak.
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Intro:
The 14th entry in the series, Parker's Heritage Collection 14th Edition features a 10 year bourbon, matured in heavily charred barrels, and bottled at 60% ABV.
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Nose:
Heavy on the cocoa, plums and tobacco. Funky and rich with complexity on the nose. No sign of ethanol.
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Taste:
Rich, syrupy mouth feel. Cocoa, stewed fruits, tobacco, caramel and a touch of pepper. Oak presence is welcome, the barrel char is undeniable but not heavy handed. The proof is evident but not punishing, and this provides a welcome journey of flavor.
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Finish:
Long finish, with a bit more oak than the palate. It's not too tannic or bitter, and it helps manage the sweet stewed fruits, tobacco, fudge and creme brulee.
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Overall:
Outstanding, especially compared to last years release which left me wanting a bit. Excellent complexity, great flavors and an eternal decadent finish makes me a fan.
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Score:
8
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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