Where is Heaven Hill Distilleries?

Heaven Hill Distilleries is located in Bardstown Kentucky United States.

What does Heaven Hill Distilleries produce?

Heaven Hill Distilleries produces or represents products such as bourbon, rye whiskey, Kentucky straight bourbon, wheat whiskey, vodka, tequila, family-owned spirits producer.

Where can I buy products from Heaven Hill Distilleries?

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Family-owned company

Heaven Hill Distilleries

Q: What raw materials does Heaven Hill Distilleries use?

corn (mais), rye (segale), malted barley (orzo maltato), grapes (for brandy), agave (for tequila)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Heaven Hill Distilleries.

Heaven Hill Distilleries is a United States family-owned company, founded in 1935 in Bardstown (Kentucky). It is best known for a wide range of American whiskeys (bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey) and for brands such as Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Rittenhouse and Pikesville, as well as for a portfolio that includes vodka, tequila and liqueurs.

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What to know about Heaven Hill Distilleries

Type Family-owned company

Region Bardstown , Kentucky , United States

Founded 1935

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Family-owned company founded in 1935 Owner of historic brands such as Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, Rittenhouse and Pikesville In-house management of production, aging and bottling for many labels Return to production in Bardstown with Heaven Hill Springs Distillery (2025) Broad portfolio including bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, vodka, tequila and liqueurs

Producer range

Producer range Heaven Hill Distilleries

Spirit categories

bourbon rye whiskey Kentucky straight bourbon wheat whiskey vodka tequila family-owned spirits producer

Representative products

Whisky Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Elijah Craig Small Batch 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Elijah Craig Small Batch Ryder Cup 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Elijah Craig Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Evan Williams Single Barrel 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Pikesville Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Rittenhouse Straight Rye 70cl - Heaven Hill Distilleries Whisky Heaven Hill Bourbon 100cl

Raw materials

corn (mais) rye (segale) malted barley (orzo maltato) grapes (for brandy) agave (for tequila)

Casks and ageing vessels

new charred American oak barrels (charred oak)

Distillation and production

Production method

Heaven Hill carries out internal production steps such as mashing, fermentation, distillation and aging at its facilities (including Bernheim Distillery and sites in Bardstown), with centralized management of maturation and bottling for many of the group's labels.

Distillation

Traditional American production with mashing, fermentation and distillation carried out at the group's facilities (e.g. Bernheim Distillery); specific technical details vary by site and still.

Ageing

Aging in American oak barrels (American bourbon practice) stored in rickhouses/warehouses near Bardstown and Louisville; many expressions comply with Bottled‑in‑Bond rules and other age declarations.

Producer history Heaven Hill Distilleries

Founded in 1935 by the Shapira brothers and a group of local investors, Heaven Hill grew from a single barrel operation to a large production and commercial presence in the spirits world. The company overcame significant events (including a devastating fire in 1996) and expanded its portfolio through acquisitions and new brands; in 1999 it acquired the Bernheim site in Louisville and over the years developed visitor centers such as the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. In 2025 it resumed production in its original area with the new Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown.

Production philosophy

The company emphasizes family tradition, in-house control of the supply chain and product quality. It communicates values related to the heritage of American bourbon, multi-generational craftsmanship and responsibility towards community and territory.

Territory

Kentucky (USA): historic headquarters and aging and bottling activities in Bardstown; distillation operations also in Louisville (Bernheim Distillery) and other group facilities.

Awards and recognitions

Heaven Hill and its labels have received industry recognition (e.g. awards and mentions from Whisky Magazine and IWSC; the company timeline cites prizes such as Distiller of the Year and the IWSC Bourbon Producer Trophy).