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Heaven Hill Distillery has been perfecting the craft of distilling, aging, and selecting award-winning whiskeys for decades.
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Since 1935, the Shapira family has been at the helm of the largest family-owned and operated distillery in America. Discover their quintessential American success story.
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For over 85 years, we've devoted ourselves to the craft of fine American Whiskey. We're proud of the spirits we've crafted, and grateful the critics agree.
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Just west of downtown Louisville sits Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Distillery—the only heritage distillery to produce every major style and type of American Whiskey, with five signature mashbills.
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Part of crafting high-quality whiskey for years to come involves protecting our natural resources.
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Cork is a 100% natural material that’s sustainable both environmentally and economically. It also happens to have much more in common with American Whiskey than you may think.
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We've put together a guide to whiskey tasting for newcomers and experts alike. But remember, how you drink your whiskey is your decision. We’re just here to make sure it’s an experience you enjoy.
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April 12, 2017
As the only heritage distiller that features every major category of American whiskey, we want to share a little of that knowledge with you, and maybe help you find the right whiskey for your style along the way.
BOURBON:
A true Bourbon must age for at least two years in new, charred white oak barrels, and cannot contain coloring or blending agents. Our Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon has a rich, natural, smooth flavor. If you’re looking for a Bourbon with the right balance of rich flavor this is the one for you.
RYE WHISKEY:
What sets rye whiskey apart from Bourbon is the use of much more rye and much less corn in the mashbill. Rye whiskey starts with an explosion of spice and ends with notes of vanilla, honey, and caramel. Our Rittenhouse Rye is sweet, spicy and has a distinctive character that allows it to work well for sipping or mixing cocktails.
WHEAT WHISKEY:
Wheat Whiskey is the first new style of American whiskey since Prohibition, and was developed by Heaven Hill Distillery’s own Master Distillers. We use soft winter wheat in Bernheim, making it one of our smoother whiskeys, for those who’d like a subtler sipping experience.
CORN WHISKEY:
A corn whiskey like Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn has no aging requirement, but must be at least 80% corn and must be aged in used charred Barrels. As a result, Heaven Hill’s Mellow Corn is a grainier and slightly sweeter option.
Bardstown, Ky. (October 14, 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery announced today the inaugural release of the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass® Specialty Barrel Series, an extension of its acclaimed Grain to Glass line. This new series builds on the tradition of quality, sustainability, and craft that has defined the family-owned distillery since 1935, while showcasing the artistry of barrel selection and maturation.
Elijah Craig expands its acclaimed barrel proof and rye lineup with a new expression, released three times annually and debuting with a 12-year, 3-month-aged first batch.
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