The Story
127.4 proof. The founding edition. Parker's Heritage Collection 1st Edition 2007 — the inaugural release of Heaven Hill's most prestigious annual bourbon program, named for legendary Master Distiller Parker Beam whose career defined Heaven Hill for four decades.
Parker Beam served as Heaven Hill's Master Distiller from 1975 until his retirement in 2014, following his father Earl Beam in a direct lineage tracing to the earliest Kentucky distilling families. Parker was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2012 — and from 2012 onward, a portion of Parker's Heritage Collection proceeds supported ALS research. He passed away in February 2017.
The 1st Edition (2007) is the founding expression of the entire program — the first time Heaven Hill released the Parker's Heritage label. At cask strength 127.4 proof, it delivers the full Heaven Hill high-rye character uncut and unfiltered. Now over 15 years from its original release, the 1st Edition is the most historically significant and rarest bottle in the Parker's Heritage vertical.
Specs
- Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength
- Proof: 127.4 (63.7% ABV)
- Edition: 1st — founding release, 2007
- Named for: Parker Beam, Heaven Hill Master Distiller 1975–2014
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Parker's Heritage at Wooden Cork or explore all bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the full Parker's Heritage vertical available at Wooden Cork? The collection spans 1st Edition 127.4 proof (2007), 2nd Edition 27 Year (2008), 3rd Edition Golden Anniversary (2009), 4th Edition Cask Strength Wheat Bourbon (2010), 5th Edition Cognac Barrels (2011), 6th Edition Blend of Mashbills (2012 — both proofs), 7th Edition Promise of Hope (2013), and 8th Edition Wheat Whiskey (2014 — both proofs) — one of the most complete Parker's Heritage verticals available from any single specialty retailer.
- Why does the 1st Edition exist in two proof variants? The 2007 1st Edition was released in two separate cask strength bottlings at different natural proofs (127.4 and 129.6). Each reflects a different barrel selection at its own natural concentration.
- Is the 1st Edition 127.4 proof still available? Yes — one bottle, over 15 years from primary distribution.
Description
127.4 proof. The founding edition. Parker's Heritage Collection 1st Edition 2007 — the inaugural release of Heaven Hill's most prestigious annual bourbon program, named for legendary Master Distiller Parker Beam whose career defined Heaven Hill for four decades.
Parker Beam served as Heaven Hill's Master Distiller from 1975 until his retirement in 2014, following his father Earl Beam in a direct lineage tracing to the earliest Kentucky distilling families. Parker was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2012 — and from 2012 onward, a portion of Parker's Heritage Collection proceeds supported ALS research. He passed away in February 2017.
The 1st Edition (2007) is the founding expression of the entire program — the first time Heaven Hill released the Parker's Heritage label. At cask strength 127.4 proof, it delivers the full Heaven Hill high-rye character uncut and unfiltered. Now over 15 years from its original release, the 1st Edition is the most historically significant and rarest bottle in the Parker's Heritage vertical.
Specs
- Distillery: Heaven Hill Bernheim Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cask Strength
- Proof: 127.4 (63.7% ABV)
- Edition: 1st — founding release, 2007
- Named for: Parker Beam, Heaven Hill Master Distiller 1975–2014
- Size: 750ml
Browse all Parker's Heritage at Wooden Cork or explore all bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the full Parker's Heritage vertical available at Wooden Cork? The collection spans 1st Edition 127.4 proof (2007), 2nd Edition 27 Year (2008), 3rd Edition Golden Anniversary (2009), 4th Edition Cask Strength Wheat Bourbon (2010), 5th Edition Cognac Barrels (2011), 6th Edition Blend of Mashbills (2012 — both proofs), 7th Edition Promise of Hope (2013), and 8th Edition Wheat Whiskey (2014 — both proofs) — one of the most complete Parker's Heritage verticals available from any single specialty retailer.
- Why does the 1st Edition exist in two proof variants? The 2007 1st Edition was released in two separate cask strength bottlings at different natural proofs (127.4 and 129.6). Each reflects a different barrel selection at its own natural concentration.
- Is the 1st Edition 127.4 proof still available? Yes — one bottle, over 15 years from primary distribution.
