353: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass: Exploring Chinquapin Oak Whiskey

In this episode of Bourbon Lens, Jake and Scott dive deep into Heaven Hill's newest innovation — the Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series. The series launches with three unique whiskeys, each aged entirely in Chinquapin Oak barrels, showcasing Heaven Hill's continued commitment to experimentation and craftsmanship.The trio includes:Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 105 proof (Mashbill: 52% Corn, 35% Rye, 13% Malt)Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – 105 proof (Mashbill: 52% Corn, 35% Wheat, 13% Malt)Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey – 107 proof (Mashbill: 63% Rye, 24% Corn, 13% Malt)Each whiskey was barreled at 107 proof, a nod to the historic entry proof used by Heaven Hill's founders, and bottled non-chill filtered to preserve the full depth and character developed from the Chinquapin Oak.Jake and Scott discuss how these releases reflect Heaven Hill's legacy of innovation while honoring tradition — exploring the flavor differences between each mashbill, the influence of Chinquapin Oak, and what this series could signal for future Heaven Hill experiments.Tune in for tasting notes, honest impressions, and a conversation that celebrates one of Kentucky's most respected distilleries continuing to push boundaries in bourbon-making. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast platform, and if you enjoy what you hear, we'd love for you to leave us a review.We're incredibly grateful for your continued support over the past six years. A special thank you goes out to our amazing community of Patreon supporters—your support helps keep Bourbon Lens going strong! If you're enjoying the podcast, consider leaving a 5-star rating, writing a quick review, and sharing the show with a fellow bourbon enthusiast.You can follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Want to go a step further? Support us on Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, Bourbon Lens swag, access to our Tasting Club, and more.Have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions? Drop us a line at [email protected] BourbonLens.com for blog posts, the latest whiskey news, our full podcast archive, and detailed whiskey reviews.Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens