Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky is well known amongst the Whiskey industry. Whiskey has been made there since 1935 when it was first opened by a group of entrepreneurs that included Joseph beam,
cousin of Jim Beam.

This was a precarious time for any new venture in America, with the depression still effecting on the economy and the impact of prohibition still being felt by the spirits industry.

But the distillery thrived and did well for decades, even overcoming a huge fire that destroyed most of their stock. With help from Brown-Forman and Jim Beam, who were situated nearby, the distillery was able to continue production.

Even today they are still expanding, with plans for a new visitor centre being announced last year.

Owner Max Shapira, who’s father and uncles were part of the team to start the distillery said, “By honoring historic figures and recognising the people who are the fabric of this industry, nurturing the dream held by my father and his brothers more than 80 years ago, and educating consumers to enjoy Bourbon into the next generation, Heaven Hill is able to bring history to life in an exciting, modern way relevant to today’s consumer.”