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Parker's Heritage Collection Orange Curacao Barrel Finished Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) - Twelfth Release
Kentucky,
UNITED STATES
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen
ABV: 55%
The 12th edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection (PHC) features seven to eight year old Bourbon aged in the upper floors of Rickhouse Q, finished for four months in barrels that previously held French Orange Curaçao liqueur. It's the second barrel-finished expression in the series, following in the steps of the Cognac finished Bourbon (5th edition). Once again, a portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold will be contributed to the ALS Association, in memory of Parker Beam who died of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in January 2017. Bottled at 55% ABV, it also comes non chill filtered. Very limited stocks.
Other reviews... This is sure to be a divisive edition, but once you open your mind to the idea, it’s hard to argue with the titillating aromas and seductive sweetness that curaçao casks bring. Resembling a bourbon liqueur, the nose is replete with tangerine, orange peel, tropical fruit, and nougat. The palate circles back to classic bourbon notes that manage to find balance with the candied orange nose.
90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth (Winter 2018) ...A unique barrel finish that mingles orange notes with traditional bourbon flavors to interesting and largely satisfying results. The Parker’s Heritage Collection is full of surprises. Few could have predicted this year’s direction Heaven Hill took with it. Willett’s XCF was an interesting concept that begged further exploration, yet no one ran with it. By using bourbon instead of rye like XCF used, Heaven Hill showed how Orange Curaçao barrel finishing can have different effects on different types of whiskeys. The release isn’t without its faults, mainly its lack of complexity. It simply begs further exploration of this type of barrel finish. The orange focused flavor profile won’t be for everyone as it’s out of the ordinary, but that’s exactly what this Collection does best. It explores whiskey’s otherworldly avenues and untraveled paths. XCF wasn’t a homerun when it was released, but plenty of whiskey drinkers regret not jumping on it when they had the chance. I predict a similar thing happening with this Parker’s release, as it tends to happen with every Parker’s release. With a reasonable price and a solid overall barrel finish, this release is worth the trek. - breakingbourbon.com
90 points - whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Jeffery Lindenmuth (Winter 2018) ...A unique barrel finish that mingles orange notes with traditional bourbon flavors to interesting and largely satisfying results. The Parker’s Heritage Collection is full of surprises. Few could have predicted this year’s direction Heaven Hill took with it. Willett’s XCF was an interesting concept that begged further exploration, yet no one ran with it. By using bourbon instead of rye like XCF used, Heaven Hill showed how Orange Curaçao barrel finishing can have different effects on different types of whiskeys. The release isn’t without its faults, mainly its lack of complexity. It simply begs further exploration of this type of barrel finish. The orange focused flavor profile won’t be for everyone as it’s out of the ordinary, but that’s exactly what this Collection does best. It explores whiskey’s otherworldly avenues and untraveled paths. XCF wasn’t a homerun when it was released, but plenty of whiskey drinkers regret not jumping on it when they had the chance. I predict a similar thing happening with this Parker’s release, as it tends to happen with every Parker’s release. With a reasonable price and a solid overall barrel finish, this release is worth the trek. - breakingbourbon.com