Tales from the Hill

Heaven Hill Distillery

  • 42 minutes 43 seconds
    Passionate Farmers, Exceptional Whiskey

    Thanks to the hard work of farmers, we’re able to use high-quality grains in our Whiskeys. In this episode, we talk with Peterson Farms about what it takes to grow Whiskey grains and the importance of using locally-grown crops.

    13 November 2024, 5:02 pm
  • 38 minutes 18 seconds
    It Starts With the Seed

    For each annual release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, we hand-select a unique corn seed varietal. In this episode, we’re focusing on our partnership with Beck’s Hybrids and how we work together to select the best seed to craft these ultra-premium Whiskeys.

    13 November 2024, 5:01 pm
  • 41 minutes
    The Seed of an Idea

    We know a thing or two about what it takes to craft high-quality Whiskey—namely, that you can’t have quality Whiskey without quality ingredients. This episode explains how Heaven Hill Grain to Glass takes our dedication to excellent Whiskey a step further and reveals a new level of transparency behind the process.

    13 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 14 seconds
    From Bark to Bottle

    At Heaven Hill Distillery, we strive to be stewards of natural resources—which 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.

    2 October 2023, 10:00 am
  • 28 minutes 53 seconds
    Rolling for Glory

    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 sport—from our teams to how it’s judged—on our new episode.

    14 August 2023, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 22 seconds
    The Waiting Game

    It’s 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 they’re so special.

    12 June 2023, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 9 seconds
    A Sustainable Future

    At Heaven Hill Distillery, it’s our job to make sure there’s enough quality whiskey to be enjoyed for generations—which is why we’ve 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 it’s important for the future of American Whiskey.

    9 December 2022, 11:00 am
  • 43 minutes 32 seconds
    Back to Bardstown

    By now, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the big news. Earlier in 2022, we broke ground on a new, $135 million distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It’ll be a few years before everything is up-and-running, but that hasn’t made the announcement any less exciting. That’s why in this episode we're sharing the story of Heaven Hill Springs Distillery—both the new and the old—and giving you more details on our exciting return to distilling in our hometown. 

    8 September 2022, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 42 seconds
    The Women of Whiskey

    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. That’s 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 what’s ahead for women in the industry.

    17 March 2022, 10:00 am
  • 48 minutes 7 seconds
    125 Years of Bottled-in-Bond

    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, it’s a tradition we’re 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 legacy—and the future—of this American Whiskey tradition.

    1 March 2022, 11:00 am
  • 56 minutes 28 seconds
    Let's Talk Bourbon Bunkers

    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 you’re a seasoned collector or someone looking to get started, there’s 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. 

    17 February 2022, 11:00 am
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