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Whiskey Review: Heaven Hill Green Label Bourbon

Every now and then, a bottle comes along that earns a cult following, not because it's flashy or rare, but because it's reliable, delicious, and absurdly affordable. For a long time, Heaven Hill Green Label was exactly that. Technically labeled as "Heaven Hill Old Style Bourbon," this 6-year age-stated bourbon became a beloved inside secret among whiskey fans, sporting a big green label and a price tag around $10–$15. Today, we're reviewing Heaven Hill Green Label Bourbon… posthumously. That's right: this bottle has been discontinued. In its place, Heaven Hill released a 7-year Bottled-in-Bond expression for around $40. And while the age and base mash bill may be similar (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) the value proposition certainly isn’t. So how does this budget-friendly bourbon hold up now that it’s gone? Let’s find out. Nose Brad : The nose is beautiful, Bob. It's candy corn. It's cornbread. There's some caramel. There's oatmeal cookie. And the

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