Heaven Hills Bourbon Heritage Center near Louisville, KY is located in Bardstown, Kentucky, a town that has a long history of bourbon whiskey. Heaven Hills Distillery was started by the Shapira family shortly after the days of Prohibition. As appealing as the idea was to produce and market premium Bourbon and American whiskeys, it was, at best, a scary venture for them. It was during the largest part of the depression, and they had no specific brands or extra stock of whiskey. They still gave it a try, which paid off greatly. Toady they are the largest independent marketer and producers of this kind in the country, specifically with family-owned businesses. In addition, Heaven Hill is the seventh largest supplier of spirits in the United States, making more than 675,000 barrels.
Heaven Hill Distillers has long been dedicated to making the finest Bourbon whiskey possible. The development of the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center has been a large boost in their industry, giving visitors the opportunity to tour the facility and learn about the production and history of bourbon. In 1964, Congress designated this spirit as "America's Native Spirit". Some of the highlights of the Heritage Center are a tasting room in the shape of a barrel, an orientation theatre, many interactive exhibits involving the making and history of Bourbon as well as a gift shop. The friendly hosts here will assist you in making a personalized bottle to take as a piece of memorabilia. You will learn more about the making of Bourbon than you though was possible as well as view a movie called "Portrait of Heaven Hill". The Center is open Tuesdays through Saturday and certain Sundays.
