Logging into the Future

How Heaven Hill Distillery and Independent Stave Co. are helping fund sustainable forestry practices Allen’s Logging and Sawmill in Deatsville, Kentucky, is a humble work site. Built on a gravel lot, the mill is roofed, yet without walls, and thus open to icy winter winds and searing summer breezes. It’s business without beauty; functionality without […]

Behind the Bottle:
Heaven Hill Heritage Collection 2024 Release

Introducing our 18-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Good things come to those who wait. It’s a truth every Whiskey fan knows, and we’re certainly fans of the saying here at Heaven Hill Distillery. We’ve been Lifting Spirits since 1935—so we’re always drawing inspiration for our future from the traditions of our past. And there is […]

Meet Mr. Bottled-in-Bond

Learn how Bernie Lubbers became Bottled-in-Bond’s biggest fan Bernie Lubbers’ condo is a model of neatness and eclecticism. Every liquor bottle on his bar is arranged as precisely as terracotta warriors, and the trio of guitars hanging above his couch surely required measurement, if not a plumb bob for centering. Among the random collectibles on […]

10 Questions with Conor O’Driscoll

OUR MASTER DISTILLER ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS It’s not often someone gets to make a living out of their passions, but Conor O’Driscoll is one of the rare exceptions. Armed with a degree in chemical engineering, Conor’s job brought him to the United States from Ireland. He was still working in pharmaceuticals at the time, specifically […]

10 Questions with Lynn House

Though Lynn grew up around spirits, she didn’t always picture herself going into the industry as a career. Not only was it incredibly difficult for women to break into the spirits world 30 years ago, but Lynn pictured herself entertaining people from the stage, not from behind a bar.

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience Celebrates 10 Years

On Nov. 15, 2013, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience® (EWBE) opened its doors to 200 guests eager to see the only Bourbon distillery on Louisville, Kentucky’s Whiskey Row. Named after the world’s second-largest bourbon brand, the visitor experience was the company’s second following the opening of the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown in 2004.

10 Questions with Jodie Filiatreau

OUR ARTISANAL DISTILLER ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS If you’re lucky enough to visit Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, we hope you’ll make sure to stop by the famed Evan Williams Bourbon Experience® (EWBE). Since 2013, Bourbon fans have joined us for behind-the-scenes tours, Whiskey tastings and exclusive bottles—like our very own handcrafted line of Kentucky […]

Behind the Bottle: Parker’s Heritage Collection 17th Edition

As leaders in the American Whiskey industry, our team is constantly thinking about what fans are going to enjoy years in advance. And in the world of ultra-premium whiskeys, exciting new releases are often more than a decade in the making. Take our latest Parker’s Heritage Collection release: a 10-Year-Old Cask Strength Rye Whiskey.

10 Questions with Bernie Lubbers

For Bernie Lubbers, whiskey isn’t just a career—it’s a passion. As a national brand ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery, he spends his days teaching the world about American Whiskey, whether he’s traveling or sharing his enthusiasm on Instagram. And with his deep knowledge, he’s more than earned his self-appointed title of “The Whiskey Professor.”

10 Questions with Jack Choate

For Jack Choate, there’s no such thing as a typical day-to-day. As the West Coast Whiskey ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery, he spends his time representing not only the whiskey brands our fans know and love, but also our hardworking team behind-the-scenes. One day he could be thanking bartenders and restaurateurs around the Los Angeles area for working with us; while another could take him on the road to connect with potential partners or even fans.