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VIEW OUR DISTILLERYHeaven Hill Distillery. Bardstown, KY © 2023
Think Wisely. Drink Wisely. ®
Nestled in the heart of Historic Bardstown,
there's something for every Bourbon fan at
the
all-new Heaven Hill Bourbon
Experience®. You're invited to discover our
heritage, taste our
traditions and raise a
glass to the fine art of American Whiskey.
Come join us for a tasting in one of our three
iconic tasting rooms, walk through the
interactive exhibit gallery,
have a drink at the
Five Brothers Bar and then be sure to check
out our newly expanded gift shop.
Main Lobby
We love visitors. So next time you're in town, stop by, say hi and join us for a tasting.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop now features expanded lines of Bourbon-inspired food, merchandise, and seasonal items. You'll also find our portfolio of award-winning American Whiskeys.
Five Brothers Bar
The new Five Brothers Bar boasts an upscale bar fully equipped to serve craft cocktails and Bourbon tastings, a lounge area and outdoor patio.
Tasting Room
You are welcome to join us for a tasting in one of our three iconic rooms.
1935 Distillery Theater
The 1935 Distillery Theater invites up to 40 guests to experience an immersive 11-minute show highlighting the story of the Shapira family and Heaven Hill Distillery.
Heaven Hill Family Gallery
The Family Gallery shares the story of five Shapira brothers who started it all in 1935, and the important people behind Heaven Hill's rise within distilled spirits.
Elijah Craig Gallery
The Elijah Craig Gallery immediately immerses you in a charred barrel, the "Father of Bourbon's" claim to fame.
Larceny Gallery
The Larceny Gallery takes you behind lock and key into Treasury Agent John E. Fitzgerald's room where he kept the registry of his "Fitzgerald" barrels.
Bourbon 101 Exhibit
For any new fans of American Whiskey, Bourbon 101 gives an overview of our different mashbills, the distillation process and more.
Bottled-In-Bond Exhibit
The Bottled-in-Bond exhibit showcases Heaven Hill Distillery's leading portfolio of bonded products.
At this interactive, elevated tasting
experience, you can taste, bottle and
personalize your very own bottle to take home.
Step into our classroom for a hosted tasting. You'll sample different Bourbons and will be encouraged to take notes as you go. Making the tasting even more special, you won't find these bottles on the shelf. The Bourbons are specifically mingled for, or are exclusive to, the experience.
If you decide to purchase a bottle, you'll head to the bottling room. Here, you'll be doing everything yourself, from rinsing and manning the bottling station to filling out your label and getting that perfect placement.
While your bottle is being wrapped up in the gift shop, take your time exploring the hands-on lab. Inspect yeast under a microscope, gauge the proof of whiskey and test your sense of smell at the nosing station.
Let our experienced hosts guide you through the history and heritage of America's Native
Spirit. As a part of each tasting, you are invited to a showing in the 1935 Distillery Theater,
where you can learn the story behind Heaven Hill Distillery. Afterwards, immerse yourself in
Bourbon history with a walk through the educational, self-guided exhibits.
45 minutes $18.00
During this experience, you'll learn about five nationally acclaimed American Whiskeys, each from a different mashbill, in one of the iconic tasting rooms. The tasting includes a showing in the 1935 Distillery Theater and access to the self-guided exhibits.
Book Now45 minutes $25.00
During this experience, your host will discuss the unique characteristics of at least four of Heaven Hill’s premium or limited release American Whiskeys, focusing on the color, aroma, taste and finish. The tasting includes a showing in the 1935 Distillery Theater and access to the self-guided exhibits.
Book Now90 minutes $35.00
During this experience, you’ll learn about the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 and why we’re proud to be the #1 producer of Bottled-in-Bonds. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of four Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys while touring two of our bonded rickhouses. This tour and tasting includes a showing in the 1935 Distillery Theater and access to the self-guided exhibits.
Book Now75 minutes $40.00
During this one-of-a-kind experience, you can taste different products specific to You Do Bourbon, choose your favorite, and then if you decide to purchase at an additional cost, you'll bottle and personalize it yourself. You'll also be able to explore the hands-on lab. The tasting includes a showing in the 1935 Distillery Theater and access to the self-guided exhibits. As an added bonus, for each bottle purchased, we’ll donate $5 to a local non-profit organization, up to $10,000.
Book NowIn addition to our standard tastings, we offer specialty tastings
and events throughout the year. Click below to see the most up
-to-date listings of all of our tastings and events.
HOURS
HEAVEN HILL BOURBON EXPERIENCE
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Last tasting is offered one hour before closing.
We will be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Day.
FIVE BROTHERS BAR
Thursday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Last call one hour prior to close.
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