Heaven’s Door Ascension Review

Distillery: Heaven’s Door (Six Mile Creek)

Proof: 92

Age: 6 years

Mashbill: Undisclosed

Price: $54.99

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Company

Established in 2015, Heaven’s Door Spirits is the result of an exclusive partnership between famed musician Bob Dylan and the Spirits Investment Partnership (“SIP”). 

The brand has distinguished itself by winning multiple awards, including the prestigious #1 Consumer Choice Award at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Heaven’s Door offers a variety of premium whiskies, such as straight bourbon, double barrel whiskey, and straight rye whiskey. 

Production

According to their site, “What sets this bourbon apart is its non-chill filtered nature, allowing its natural flavors and aromas to shine through. Our master blender expertly blends in small batches to ensure the perfect balance of flavors in each bottle.”

Heaven’s Door Ascension Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 3.5/5

Cinnamon and rye spice over a backdrop of oak, leather, caramel, licorice, and baked bread. Almost like a semi-dry raisin bread.

Palate – 3.75/5

Buttered bread, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and raisin with a touch of black pepper. Easy drinking with a watery mouthfeel but without a watered-down flavor.

Finish – 3.75/5

Buttered bread carries throughout the entire sip into the finish with touches of dried raisin, caramel, and cinnamon. Medium lengthened and more complex than anticipated.

Value – 3.5/5

I think this is a fair value at $54.99. I think $45 might be a better price, but it’s a great pour with unique notes regardless. If you like notes of cinnamon raisin bread and a classic Tennessee Whiskey flavor profile, you’ll love this one.

Heaven’s Door Bourbon Review: The Verdict

3.63/5

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We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.25 – 5
• Gold – 3.25 – 4.24
• Silver – 2.75 – 3.24
• Bronze – <2.75