Tales from the Hill

At Heaven Hill Distillery, we strive to be stewards of natural resources—which is why cork is crucial to our products. In this episode, we dive into the details, discovering how cork is grown and harvested, how we use it to craft our iconic bottle stoppers, and more.

At Heaven Hill Distillery, we take barrel rolling seriously. And each year, our barrel rolling teams compete at the World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay. Learn more about this sport—from our teams to how it’s judged—on our new episode.

It’s no surprise that aging is a key component of crafting high-quality American Whiskeys. And at Heaven Hill Distillery, we take aging seriously. In this episode, we explore the process behind our extra-aged releases and hear from the experts on why they’re so special.

At Heaven Hill Distillery, it’s our job to make sure there’s enough quality whiskey to be enjoyed for generations—which is why we’ve partnered with Independent Stave Company to invest in logger education and certified sustainable forestry. In this episode, learn all about this partnership, from how it first began to why it’s important for the future of American Whiskey.

By now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the big news. Earlier in 2022, we broke ground on a new, $135 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It’ll be a few years before everything is up-and-running, but that hasn’t made the announcement any less exciting. That’s why in this episode we're sharing the story of Heaven Hill Springs Distillery—both the new and the old—and giving you more details on our exciting return to distilling in our hometown. 

At Heaven Hill Distillery, we believe in preserving the traditions of Kentucky's native spirit. But we are equally committed to innovating the art form, finding new opportunities for flavor and shaping the future of American Whiskey. That’s why we wanted to sit down with some of the people defining that future at Heaven Hill and beyond. Specifically, the women leading the charge. In this roundtable discussion, five women from across Heaven Hill discuss their unique roles, backgrounds and thoughts on what’s ahead for women in the industry.

On March 3, 1897, the Bottled-in-Bond Act was signed into law and an important part of whiskey-making history was born. Now, 125 years later, it’s a tradition we’re proud to preserve. On this episode, we sit down with Heaven Hill Brand Ambassadors and Bottled-in-Bond Enthusiasts Bernie Lubbers and Jack Choate (as well as a couple of special guests) to discuss the legacy—and the future—of this American Whiskey tradition.

The popularity of whiskey collecting has grown immensely in the past few years. Some collectors are going for sheer numbers while others are stocking their collections with every type of Bourbon possible. And whether you’re a seasoned collector or someone looking to get started, there’s always something new to learn. In this episode, we ask a panel of experts to share their thoughts and have some fun learning more about their impressive collections. 

If you’ve ever made a trip to Kentucky, and decided to sample some of America’s native spirit, there’s a good chance you visited a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. We’re proud to have not one, but two prominent visitor experiences on the trail. And after several years of anticipation, the newly renovated Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience™ officially opened its doors in June of 2021. In this episode, we tell the story of how our Bourbon-filled experiences came to life.

One of the most unique whiskeys in the Heaven Hill portfolio is having a moment. Whether it’s the one-of-a-kind label, the rare style of Straight Corn Whiskey, or its position as a historic 75-year-old brand, you just can’t find another whiskey like Mellow Corn. Join us for a roundtable discussion as we dive into the long (and a little weird) history of Mellow Corn.