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Heaven Hill makes 2026 its Year of Wheat
Three allocated Grain to Glass wheated bourbons cover a six-year traditional release, full French-oak maturation, and a one-time nine-year expression.
Source-backed intelligence · Availability can change · Last checked 2026-07-12
Signal summary
Heaven Hill announced three nationally allocated Grain to Glass releases for 2026. The traditional six-year edition began shipping in May; the French Oak and Extra Aged releases are scheduled for later in the year.
The collection
The third traditional wheated-bourbon release is joined by a whiskey aged entirely in French oak and an ultra-limited nine-year bourbon.
Release timing
Heaven Hill says the traditional edition began shipping in May and was expected in market by June. The French Oak and nine-year releases are planned for later in 2026.
Availability context
All three are allocated national releases. The producer announcement establishes the release window, while current retailer or state evidence is still required for exact availability.
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