Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill
Heaven Hill
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Type Bourbon whiskey
Manufacturer Heaven Hill
Country of origin Kentucky, United States
Alcohol by volume 40.00%
Proof 80
Related products Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., is a private family-owned and operated distillery company headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky that produces and markets the Heaven Hill brand of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a variety of other distilled spirits. Its current distillery facility, called the Heaven Hill Bernheim distillery, is in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the seventh-largest alcohol supplier in the United States, the second-largest holder of bourbon whiskey in the world, the only remaining family-owned distillery in Kentucky (not counting the Brown-Forman Corporation, which is publicly traded but more than two-thirds family-controlled), and the largest independent family-owned and operated producer and marketer of distilled spirits in the United States.[1]

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History

Heaven Hill was founded shortly after the repeal of Prohibition in 1935 by several investors, including a prominent distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company developed, the five brothers of the Shapira family bought out the other investors. Joe Beam remained as Master Distiller, along with his youngest son, Harry. Descendants of the Shapira brothers own and run the company to this day.

All of the Master Distillers at Heaven Hill since its founding have been members of the Beam family. The original Master Distiller was Joseph L. Beam, Jim Beam's first cousin. He was followed by his son, Harry, who was followed by Earl Beam, the son of Jim Beam's brother, Park. Earl Beam was succeeded by the current Master Distillers, Parker Beam and his son, Craig Beam.

The original name was "Old Heavenhill Springs" distillery. The company was founded as a bourbon distillery, and for most of its existence has concentrated on its flagship bourbon labels, Evan Williams and Elijah Craig. However, in the past two decades the company has expanded its portfolio significantly, acquiring brands or obtaining import rights for gins, malt whiskey, vodkas, and other drinks.

Warehouses for aging bourbon at Heaven Hill's Bardstown headquarters. The black fungus growing at the base of the buildings is Baudoinia compniacensis, a natural result of the maturing process.

On November 7, 1996, Heaven Hill's production plant was almost completely destroyed by fire. Several of the company's warehouses were destroyed, and over 90,000 gallons of alcohol were lost.[citation needed] The company survived the next several years through the provision of production capacity by its fellow local bourbon labels, Brown-Forman and Jim Beam, until its purchase and adaptation of the new Heaven Hill Bernheim distillery in Louisville, while fermenting, mashing, and distilling occurs at the new distillery, aging, bottling, and shipping still occur in Bardstown.

The Heaven Hill company strongly emphasizes the history and traditions of bourbon in its public relations, highlighting the company's location in the historical home of bourbon-making and its status as the only such company still under local ownership. In 2004, a Bourbon Heritage Center was opened on the old distillery grounds, featuring historical exhibits and guided tours of the plant. The company also hosts the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and several of the company's brands are named after famous local distillers.

Brands

As noted, Heaven Hill's traditional product has been bourbon; however, the company now oversees a broad range of labels. Below is a listing of the company's labels:

A bottle of Heaven Hill "Black" Bourbon

Bourbon Brands

Other Brands

  • Ansac Cognac
  • Arandas Tequila
  • Aristocrat Vodka/Whiskey/Gin/Tequila (first marketed in 1991)
  • Bernheim Original
  • Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum
  • Burnett's Gin/Vodka
  • Christian Brothers Brandy/Holiday Nog/Ports & Sherries
  • Copa De Oro Coffee Liqueur
  • Coronet VSQ
  • Du Bouchett
  • Dubonnet
  • Georgia Moon corn whiskey
  • Glen Salen Pure Malt Scotch Whisky
  • Hpnotiq Liqueur
  • Kentucky Deluxe Blended Whiskey
  • O'Mara's Irish Country Cream
  • PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
  • Pikesville Supreme Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
  • Ron Leave Rum
  • Two Fingers Tequila
  • Whaler's Original Rum

Most of the company's labels are considered low to medium-priced. (Parker's Heritage Collection is an exception.)

External links

References

  1. ^ Heaven Hill Key Facts page on company web site. (Accessed February 2011)


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