Pegasus Tours Welcomes Heaven Hill Distillery to their Bourbon Social™ Mash & Mingle Tour
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Nestled in the heart of historic Bardstown, there's something for every American Whiskey fan at this official stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.
Heaven Hill Distillery has been family owned and operated since they were founded in 1935. Their new state-of-the-art facility brings distilling back to Bardstown and will match production at Bernheim, filling 450,000 barrels a year.
Their History
Since 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery has played a major role in America's spirits industry. Established by five brothers after Prohibition ended, their family-driven entrepreneurship has led to an acclaimed array of products and pioneering visitor experiences through the years. In 2021, the distillery marked a new era of innovation by expanding its campus to include striking tasting rooms, a larger gift shop, engaging exhibits, a bar with a rooftop deck, and exclusive VIP offerings. Conveniently set in Bardstown's center, Heaven Hill Distillery is only moments from historic sites, hotels, and dining options.
At the Distillery
Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen
Dine at their fast-casual restaurant, offering classic American deli fare with a modern twist. Enjoy a cocktail or Bourbon tasting at their upscale bar and lounge, complete with an outdoor patio overlooking our rickhouses.
Heaven Hill Retail Experience
Shop their portfolio of award-winning American Whiskeys, including Kentucky exclusives, as well as expanded lines of Bourbon-inspired food, merchandise, and seasonal items.
1935 Distillery Theater
Experience an immersive 11-minute show highlighting the story of the Shapira family and Heaven Hill Distillery.
Their Awards & Accolades
Heaven Hill Distillery is a 41x Best Whiskey winner and a 15x Whisky of the Year winner. They have won 88 Double Gold medals for their whiskeys, and have been named Distiller of the Year 7x. As the only distillery whose Bourbons have won Best in Show Whisky, they're proud of the spirits they've crafted through generations, and honored to have their dedication recognized by the critics.
A Few of Their Offerings
Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond
This Kentucky Bourbon pays tribute to the earliest days of the Distillery’s history when in 1939 it released Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond.
Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey
This mellow and smooth 7-Year-Old Wheat Whiskey is the first truly new style of American straight whiskey introduced since Prohibition.
Larceny Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Larceny carries on the tradition of Old Fitzgerald Bourbons with wheat as the secondary grain instead of the traditional rye.
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Decanter Series
Each spring and fall, a new edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond series of Wheated Bourbons is released.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Elijah Craig Small Batch is the signature Bourbon bearing the name of Rev. Elijah Craig, a Bourbon pioneer who is credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels.
Evan Williams Bourbon
Evan Williams Black is a smooth, easy to drink Bourbon named after Evan Williams, who in 1783 opened Kentucky's first commercial distillery along the banks of the Ohio River.
Location
1015 Old Bloomfield Pike
Bardstown, KY 40004
Conclusion
This distillery is one of the amazing locales that Pegasus Tours includes in their Bourbon Social™: Mash & Mingle Tour.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Pegasus Tours offers both private and group bourbon tours! And they have special rates with The Galt House Hotel.
Note: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not represent any endorsement by Pegasus.
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