From Sparrow’s whiskey list, Heaven Hill 19 Year is one of the rarest and most aged pours we keep, $52 by the pour, or $78 for a larger pour.
About Heaven Hill 19 Year
Heaven Hill is one of the great American whiskey houses, a family-owned distillery based in Bardstown, Kentucky, the self-styled bourbon capital of the world. The company holds one of the largest aging whiskey inventories in the country, stored across dozens of traditional rickhouses, and that deep library is what makes a release like this one possible. A 19-year statement is genuinely uncommon. Most American whiskey is bottled far younger, and only a small fraction of barrels survive nearly two decades in the Kentucky climate with enough character left to bottle. This is the kind of ultra-aged expression that whiskey lovers seek out, the reward of patience and a long rest in oak.
Tasting Notes
Nineteen years in a Kentucky rickhouse leaves a deep mark. Expect a rich, mature whiskey with layers of dark oak, dried fruit, leather, and warm baking spice, the complexity that only comes from extended aging. It is a contemplative, slow-sipping pour.
What to Pair It With
Treat this one with respect. Sip it neat so the years in oak can show, ideally in our quiet 21+ lounge after dinner. If you want food alongside, one of our American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack stands up to its depth. This is a special-occasion pour rather than a happy hour one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heaven Hill 19 Year?
It is an ultra-aged American whiskey from Heaven Hill, the family-owned distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. A 19-year age statement is rare, reflecting nearly two decades of maturation in Kentucky rickhouses.
How much is a pour of Heaven Hill 19 Year at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Heaven Hill 19 Year is $52 by the pour, or $78 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside pours like the Four Roses Single Barrel. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste a piece of bourbon history.