Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Kentucky, USA | 7 Years Old | Bottled-In-Bond | 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley

Process & Profile

Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a classic Kentucky bourbon built around one of the most historically important designations in American whiskey. Produced at Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, it is aged for a full 7 years—three years beyond the four-year minimum required for Bottled-In-Bond whiskey—before being bottled at the mandated 100 proof.

Made from Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, the whiskey balances corn-driven sweetness with subtle rye spice and mature oak. Seven years in Kentucky rickhouses develop a rich yet approachable profile of caramel, honey, vanilla, charred oak, and warming spice while preserving the traditional Heaven Hill bourbon character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Warm vanilla, honey, rich caramel, and mature oak.

• Palate: Smooth and full with caramel, honey, vanilla, subtle rye spice, oak, and char.

• Finish: Long and lingering with caramel sweetness, warming spice, and seasoned oak.

What Makes It Special

• Aged for 7 years, considerably longer than the four-year minimum required for Bottled-In-Bond whiskey.

• Bottled at exactly 50% ABV (100 proof) in accordance with Bottled-In-Bond standards.

• Made from Heaven Hill’s traditional 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley bourbon recipe.

• Produced at Bernheim Distillery, D.S.P. KY-1 in Louisville, and bottled at Heaven Hill’s D.S.P. KY-31 facility in Bardstown.

• Pays tribute to the original Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond bourbon introduced in 1939, an important part of the distillery’s early history.

• Offers a traditional Kentucky bourbon profile combining caramel, honey, vanilla, rye spice, oak, and char without relying on finishing casks or flavoring.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey neat to experience its balance of caramel sweetness, honey, vanilla, rye spice, and mature oak. A large ice cube can soften the 100-proof intensity and bring additional sweetness forward. Its full flavor and Bottled-In-Bond proof also make it an excellent choice for classic bourbon cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 7-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon produced by Heaven Hill Distillery and bottled at exactly 100 proof under the requirements of the Bottled-In-Bond Act.

2. What proof is Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 50% ABV, equivalent to 100 proof, as required for Bottled-In-Bond whiskey.

3. What is the mash bill of Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey uses Heaven Hill’s traditional bourbon mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley.

4. What does Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers warm vanilla, honey, caramel, subtle rye spice, oak, and char with a smooth palate and long, lingering finish.

5. Where can I buy Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond 7 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Kentucky bourbon, Bottled-In-Bond whiskey, and premium spirits.