Parker's Heritage Collection 2016 10th Edition 24 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Parker's Heritage Collection 2016 10th Edition 24 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is the tenth annual release of Heaven Hill's tribute series, a Kentucky straight bourbon aged 24 years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Distilled in the fall of 1990 and spring of 1991 at Heaven Hill's original Bardstown distillery, it is bottled-in-bond and non-chill filtered — one of the oldest bottled-in-bond bourbons ever released. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV) — bottled-in-bond, non-chill filtered
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 24 years — distilled fall 1990 / spring 1991, released fall 2016
- Mash bill: 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley
- Origin: Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky (DSP-KY-31) — pre-1996-fire heritage stocks
A Quarter Century in the Barrel, Honoring Parker Beam
The Parker's Heritage Collection honors Master Distiller Emeritus Parker Beam, and the 2016 tenth edition is his legacy in a bottle: barrels laid down in 1990 and 1991, drawn from stocks that survived the catastrophic 1996 Heaven Hill fire, and aged nearly a quarter century in government-bonded rickhouses. Bottled at a full 100 proof without chill filtration to preserve the esters and fatty acids built over 24 years, it delivers prominent seasoned oak with cinnamon, vanilla, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. A portion of every bottle sold supports ALS research in Parker Beam's memory. Browse the Parker's Heritage Collection, explore bourbon whiskey, and shop rare whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose leads with seasoned oak, rich caramel, vanilla bean, and dried rose petals over dark molasses. The palate is velvety and wood-forward — oak tannins, cinnamon, dark chocolate fudge, stewed dark fruit, and roasted nuts. The finish is exceptionally long, dry, and spicy with leather and lingering oak.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat and let it rest — 24 years of oak opens slowly in the glass. A splash of water softens the tannic grip and reveals the dried-fruit core underneath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the 2016 Parker's Heritage 10th Edition?
24 years old — distilled in fall 1990 and spring 1991, making it one of the oldest bottled-in-bond bourbons ever released.
What proof is Parker's Heritage 24 Year Old?
100 proof (50% ABV), bottled-in-bond and non-chill filtered per the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.
Does Parker's Heritage support a charity?
Yes — Heaven Hill contributes a portion of every bottle sold to ALS research and patient care, honoring Parker Beam, who was diagnosed with ALS.
Secure your bottle of the 2016 Parker's Heritage 10th Edition at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — 24-year pre-fire bourbon history, available to order online.