About the product
Heaven Hill 90th Anniversary 17 Year Old is a commemorative, limited-edition bourbon released to celebrate the distillery’s legacy of craftsmanship. Aged for 17 years, it showcases the depth and complexity that extended maturation brings to Kentucky straight bourbon.
On the palate, it delivers a rich and layered profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, followed by dark fruit, brown sugar, and baking spice. Hints of leather, tobacco, and subtle nuttiness add further complexity, reflecting its age and careful barrel selection.
The texture is full-bodied and well-structured, with polished tannins and balanced sweetness. The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak, spice, and a touch of sweetness.
Mature, refined, and highly collectible, this anniversary release is ideal for sipping and appreciating, offering a deep and complex bourbon experience that honors decades of tradition.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
At 17 years, the oak influence is massive but perfectly integrated with the distillery's signature sweetness.
- Nose: Deep and seductive. Aromas of dark molasses, antique leather, and pipe tobacco, followed by "bourbon perfume"—heavy vanilla bean and toasted oak.
- Palate: Rich, oily, and "chewy." You’ll experience candied pecans, burnt orange peel, and dark chocolate. The mid-palate introduces a warm wave of baking spices (clove and cinnamon).
- Finish: Monumentally long. It leaves a lingering sensation of dry oak tannins, espresso, and a hint of cherry cordial.
Food Pairings
A bourbon this old and high-proof needs foods that are either intensely savory or deeply caramelized.
- Savory: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs. The richness of the beef handles the 109 proof, while the fat softens the dry oak tannins from the 17 years of aging.
- Cheese: 24-Month Aged Cheddar. The sharp, salty crystals in the cheese create a beautiful contrast with the sweet caramel and vanilla notes of the bourbon.
- Sweet: Pecan Pie with a Bourbon-Infused Caramel. The nuttiness of the pie mirrors the toasted oak and pecan notes in the whiskey.
- Charcuterie: Duck Prosciutto or Candied Bacon. The salt and "funk" of the cured meat highlight the spicy rye and tobacco characteristics.
About the brand
The Heritage: Founded in 1935, Heaven Hill is the largest independent, family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier in America. They are the "custodians of bourbon history," producing legendary labels like Elijah Craig and Evan Williams.
The Anniversary Series: While Heaven Hill has a regular "Heritage Collection," the 90th Anniversary is a distinct, celebratory release. It is essentially a "super-aged" version of their award-winning 17-year-old profile, hand-selected from the most coveted ricks in their aging warehouses.
Limited Status: These bottles are highly allocated and rare. In 2026, they are considered "crown jewels" for collectors, often found only via lottery or high-end secondary markets.
