Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 2nd Edition
53.3% ABV (106.6 proof) | 700mL | 6 years old | Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon | Barrel proof, non-chill-filtered | 2025 2nd Edition — Heaven Hill Grain to Glass 2nd Edition is the seed-to-bottle transparency project, year two: a Kentucky straight wheated bourbon (52% corn, 35% wheat, 13% malted barley), distilled in 2018 and aged six years in Cox's Creek rickhouses, bottled at barrel proof and non-chill-filtered. The 2nd edition spotlights a single corn seed varietal — Beck's 6225 — grown by family-owned Peterson Farms in Nelson County, Kentucky, and printed right on the label alongside the mash bill. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Every Grain to Glass release maps its own journey — distillery illustration, Kentucky farming artwork, mash bill, seed varietal, process, and release year all on the label. The 2025 edition pours at 106.6 proof (the 2024 first edition was 107 proof and 750mL; this one is 700mL) and supports Farm Rescue, the nonprofit helping farm families in crisis. Awarded Double Gold at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, 95 points (IWSC 2025), and 92 points (Whisky Advocate). Among wheated bourbons, it's the rare one that tells you exactly which seed grew it.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramel corn, wheat bread, vanilla, light oak. Palate: rich and full at barrel proof — toffee, honeyed wheat, cinnamon, toasted oak. Finish: long and warming — baking spice, vanilla, grain sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 53.3% ABV (106.6 proof) — barrel proof, non-chill-filtered, 6 years old
- Wheated mash bill: 52% corn / 35% wheat / 13% malted barley
- Single seed varietal (Beck's 6225) from Peterson Farms, Nelson County, KY
- Supports Farm Rescue; Double Gold SFWSC 2025
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat first to taste the barrel proof, then a few drops of water to open the wheat softness.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grain to Glass?
Heaven Hill's seed-to-bottle transparency program — each annual release names the exact corn seed varietal, the farm that grew it, the mash bill, and the aging details, all printed on the label.
How is the 2nd Edition different from the 1st?
The 2025 2nd Edition is 106.6 proof in a 700mL bottle (the 2024 1st Edition was 107 proof / 750mL), with a new seed varietal (Beck's 6225) and new farm partner.
Is it really 700mL?
Yes — the 2025 2nd edition is bottled in 700mL format in the US. Verify against the physical bottle at apply.
What charity does it support?
The 2025 edition supports Farm Rescue, a nonprofit aiding farm families in crisis.