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At Heaven Hill Distillery, we strive to be stewards of natural resourcesâwhich 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.
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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 sportâfrom our teams to how itâs judgedâon our new episode.
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Itâs 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 theyâre so special.
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At Heaven Hill Distillery, itâs our job to make sure thereâs enough quality whiskey to be enjoyed for generationsâwhich is why weâve 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 itâs important for the future of American Whiskey.
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By now, thereâs a good chance youâve heard the big news. Earlier in 2022, we broke ground on a new, $135 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Itâll be a few years before everything is up-and-running, but that hasnât made the announcement any less exciting. Thatâs why in this episode we're sharing the story of Heaven Hill Springs Distilleryâboth the new and the oldâand giving you more details on our exciting return to distilling in our hometown.
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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. Thatâs 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 whatâs ahead for women in the industry.
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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, itâs a tradition weâre 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 legacyâand the futureâof this American Whiskey tradition.
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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 youâre a seasoned collector or someone looking to get started, thereâs 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.
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If youâve ever made a trip to Kentucky, and decided to sample some of Americaâs native spirit, thereâs a good chance you visited a stop on the Kentucky Bourbon TrailÂź. Weâre 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 Experienceâą officially opened its doors in June of 2021. In this episode, we tell the story of how our Bourbon-filled experiences came to life.
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One of the most unique whiskeys in the Heaven Hill portfolio is having a moment. Whether itâs 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 canât 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.
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In 2020, something historic happened. Whisky Advocate named Larceny Barrel Proof (B520) âWhisky of the Year.â But this isnât the first Heaven Hill brand or mashbill to be recognized by a major competition, so why is this win so special? Itâs because Larceny Barrel Proof is the first wheated Bourbon to ever receive the title. In this episode, we are diving deep into the Larceny vault to discover the folklore of John E. Fitzgerald, details on how it's crafted from our Master Distiller, and even inspiration on how to best enjoy Larceny Barrel Proof.
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Thereâs been a debate among whiskey lovers for the last few years over what defines a âcraftâ whiskey. At Heaven Hill, expertise, attention to detail, and innovation steeped in tradition combine to create quality whiskies consistently from batch to batchâŠespecially when youâre doing it at one of Americaâs largest Bourbon distilleries.
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Whiskey brings people together, and those connections matter when times get tough and a community faces a crisis. As Kentucky and the world dealt with the impending realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Heaven Hill lent its Bardstown bottling lines, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, and other facilities to aid in the making and distributing of hand sanitizers. Those efforts are part of Heaven Hillâs tradition and commitment to being a good community neighbor and help Kentucky grow â both economically and in equality.
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Had it not been for Heaven Hillâs desire to preserve the heritage of American Whiskey, many of Americaâs historic Bourbon and whiskey brands would have faded into history years ago. The legendary Old Fitzgerald is just one of the brands given new life under Heaven Hillâs stewardship, with âOld Fitzâ serving as the inspiration for the modern legacy Bourbon.
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Eight men and women. 66 barrels full of ânew makeâ spirit are rolled into the rickhouse in a ballet of steel-toed boots and work gloves. Before day's end, the same amount of mature Bourbon barrels will be rolled out of the warehouse and loaded up to be readied for bottling. Heaven Hillâs warehouse teams donât just roll barrels for work - they also do it for bragging rights each year at the World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay during the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
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In 1986, Max Shapira and Leroy McGinnis shook hands and made a deal for Bourbon barrels. Today, McGinnis Wood Products still makes barrels for Heaven Hill, and that handshake still binds the partnership. In this episode, weâll take a closer look at what goes into making a Bourbon barrel, and why responsibly-sourced, carefully-selected American White Oak trees make excellent Bourbon barrels.
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Terroir... the element of Bourbon that reflects the environment where it is crafted. For Heaven Hill, this is where tradition meets innovation. The Grain to Glass project begins with a collaborative approach among three historic family businesses, who set out to create, farm, and distill unique mashbills that are maturing into Bourbons unlike any other.
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Tales from the Hill is back for season two, taking you on a Bourbon adventure which explores how the people who make Heaven Hillâs award-winning portfolioâincluding Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Old Fitzgerald, & Larcenyâare shaping the American Whiskey experience.
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The Shapira family reflects back on some of their favorite stories from growing up in the Bourbon business. Then, we take a look into how the industry is evolving, and hear how educated enthusiasts are helping us grow and innovate the future of American Whiskey. We explore what it means to be continually expanding our rickhouse facilities to keep up with demand, and go all the way back to the seed for our pioneering âGrain to Glassâ project.
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Heaven Hill Distillery proudly offers two award-winning visitorâs centers in the heart of Bourbon country. In this episode, we learn how a passion for whiskey knowledge and education evolved into the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown. Then, we visit the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, the first-of-its-kind destination on historic Whiskey Row that paved the path for redevelopment of Bourbon tourism in downtown Louisville. Jodie Filiatreau takes us behind-the-scenes at the artisanal distillery there, which produces one barrel of whiskey per day.
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