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Heaven Hill Tasting - Bourbon, Rye, and Irish Cream

Proof of Concept··2 August 2026·8 min

About this episode

In this bonus episode of Proof of Concept, hosts Toby Blue and Jason Rabinowitz pour their way through the Heaven Hill portfolio — one of the largest family-owned distilleries in America and a cornerstone of Kentucky whiskey. The lineup spans Henry McKenna, Elijah Craig, and Rittenhouse before taking a smooth left turn into Carolans Irish Cream. From bottled-in-bond bourbon to benchmark rye, this tasting digs into what nearly two centuries of distilling heritage tastes like in the glass. Whether you're a bourbon loyalist or just building your whiskey vocabulary, this one covers a lot of ground in a single sitting.