About

Heaven Hill Distillery is the largest independent, family-owned and operated distillery in America, crafting award-winning American whiskeys since 1935 in Bardstown, Kentucky. Owned by the Shapira family, they produce a diverse portfolio including Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys, Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, and brands like Henry McKenna and Rittenhouse, emphasizing grain-to-glass processes, sustainability, and Kentucky limestone water. They offer immersive visitor experiences at multiple sites like the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.

Largest independent family-owned distillery Bottled-in-Bond whiskeys (more than any other) Grain to Glass processes Sustainability and natural resources stewardship Kentucky limestone water Five signature mashbills at Bernheim Distillery
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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Old Fitzgerald Bernheim Henry McKenna Rittenhouse Distillery exterior Distillers Shapira family Awards background
What They Make
Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
Limited edition release celebrating 20 years.
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series
Three unique expressions highlighting craft, heritage, and innovation.
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
First release, 12-year, 3-month-aged, debuting batch.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
Flagship Bottled-in-Bond product.
Old Fitzgerald 7 Year Old
Aged bourbon expression.
Bernheim
Signature wheat whiskey.
Henry McKenna
Award-winning single barrel bourbon.
Rittenhouse
Rye whiskey.
Latest News

Heaven Hill Distillery Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation with Bernheim Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition (Feb 23, 2026); First Release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Specialty Barrel Series (Oct 14, 2025); Elijah Craig Launches First Ever Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey; Heaven Hill Springs Distillery now open; Parker's Heritage Collection, 19th Edition introduced.