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Heaven Hill Distillery

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Heaven Hill Distillery

The heart and soul of Bourbon since 1935. Immersive experiences in Bardstown, KY. Tour & taste daily. 21+. Formerly
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09/10/2026

What better place to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month than at the largest independent, family-owned Bourbon Distillery in the world? Tour & taste with us 7 days a week at the link in our bio.

09/02/2026

Join us Thursday, October 22 for Haunt on the Hill, an evening featuring distinctive pours, seasonal food from Chef Karissa Perez, immersive storytelling rooted in Heaven Hill history, a candlelit toast to the legacy of William Heavenhill, and a few spirited surprises along the way.

Guests will also receive a commemorative pour of the 2026 William Heavenhill Bourbon and the opportunity to purchase the release during the evening.

For those looking to go a little deeper, a limited number of guests will also have the opportunity to add the Distiller’s Reserve Premium Tasting—an exclusive pre-event experience featuring a guided tasting of previous William Heavenhill releases, priority check-in and a special gift.

Due to the limited capacity of Haunt on the Hill, tickets will be offered through a random selection process.

Submitting a ticket request is free and does not guarantee tickets. Your request enters you into the random drawing for the opportunity to purchase General Admission tickets (max. 2/per person). You can also indicate whether you’d like to be considered for the limited Distiller’s Reserve Premium Tasting add-on.

Important Dates:
🕯️ September 14: Ticket requests close
🕯️ By September 25: Selected guests will receive an email with a secure link to purchase their tickets

🎟️ TICKET REQUESTS OPEN HERE - https://tr.ee/ZvAjC4

General Admission | $225 per person + tax & fees
October 22 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience | Bardstown, KY

Distiller’s Reserve Premium Tasting | +$150 per person + tax & fees
Begins at 5:30 p.m. | Only 40 spots available

All guests must be 21+.

08/25/2026

Heads up! 🥃

The Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience will be closed Sunday, August 30 and Monday, August 31 as we complete some maintenance updates around the facility.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Tuesday, September 1!

Planning a visit? Please keep these dates in mind, and we’ll see you soon in Bardstown.

08/24/2026

More dates added! 🥃

Due to continued interest, we’ve added new September dates for Inside the Rickhouse: The Legacy of Deatsville.

This limited-time experience takes you beyond the traditional distillery visit for a deeper look at Heaven Hill’s wh***ey-making legacy—including a visit to the historic Deatsville site and its aging warehouses, an area not typically open to the public.

Availability is limited. Reserve your September experience today here - https://tr.ee/8KWcEi

08/18/2026

🥃 Celebrate the 20th Edition of Parker’s Heritage Collection

Join us on September 9 at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience for our annual Parker’s Heritage Collection Breakfast, honoring the legacy of Parker Beam and celebrating the newest release in the collection.

This year’s release is a 14-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Wh***ey, bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at 118 proof.

Guests will enjoy a seated breakfast, welcome cocktail, guided tasting of the 2026 release, additional drink tickets, and one bottle of the 2026 Parker’s Heritage Collection to take home.

Seatings: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Tickets: $425 + tax & fees
Ticket Link: https://tr.ee/4Wd3ua

Due to limited seating, tickets will be offered through a random selection process.
📅 Ticket Requests: By August 24
📧 Selected Guests Notified: By August 28

Submit your ticket request for the opportunity to purchase tickets and join us as we raise a glass to Parker Beam’s enduring legacy and this milestone release.
Must be 21+ to attend.

08/12/2026

🎷 Bourbon. Jazz. Ci**rs. An unforgettable Kentucky Bourbon Festival weekend.

Join us for Bourbon, Ci**rs & Jazz 2026 at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience—an exclusive late-night celebration featuring exceptional bourbon, live jazz, premium ci**rs, handcrafted desserts, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere designed for bourbon enthusiasts.

Because attendance is limited, tickets will be offered through a random selection process.

Ticket Request Deadline: August 18

Ticket Request Link: https://tr.ee/gr9dxE

Here's how it works:
✔️ Submit your ticket request by August 18 using the link below.
✔️ Choose whether you'd like the opportunity to purchase one or two General Admission tickets.
✔️ You can also express interest in our limited Distiller's Reserve Premium Tasting & Tour add-on experience (optional).
✔️ Selected guests will receive an email by August 21 with a secure link to complete their ticket purchase.

General Admission: $225 + tax & fees
Distiller's Reserve Add-On: $150 + tax & fees

Don't miss one of Kentucky Bourbon Festival weekend's most memorable evenings.

Submit your ticket request by August 18!

07/29/2026

We’re so excited to release the Old Fitzgerald Decanter Series 10-year-old Spring Release on Saturday, August 8th, at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. Please read all the information below about this release.

Release Day Details:
- No lines permitted before 5:00 PM EST on Friday, August 7th
- The line will begin at the designated area – signage will be posted. Guests will enter the line in a safe and orderly manner. Guests will be required to leave space for security to walk the line on one side.
- Bottle sales WILL BEGIN AT 8:15 AM EST on Saturday, August 8th. Once the bottle is purchased, you will receive a wristband and proceed to the designated pick-up area.
- Portable restrooms will be available on-site.
- FREE coffee and doughnuts will be offered beginning at 7:30 AM EST, while supplies last.

Purchase Requirements:
- MSRP: $169.99
- Valid ID required (21+)
- Credit card ONLY — no cash or gift cards
- Cardholder name must match purchaser’s ID
- Limit one bottle per person

On-Site Guidelines:
- Security will be onsite beginning at 5:00 PM EST Friday, August 7th
- Please remain within designated Visitor Center areas only
- Be respectful of others, staff, and property

Line Policies:
- Chairs are permitted (ONE per person. No exception.)
- Unattended chairs will be removed. There will be zero tolerance for sleeping in vehicles. Your entire party will remain in line for the duration or security will remove your chairs. Short bathroom breaks are permitted.
- No saving spaces or holding spots for other people. Security will actively look for empty chairs to remove for the duration.
- There will be zero tolerance for line jumping. Guests are encouraged to report violations directly to security staff.

Prohibited Items:
- No open alcohol containers
- No illegal narcotics
- No weapons on property
- No tents or open flames (including propane)
- No campers or RVs

Failure to follow guidelines may result in removal from the premises. We appreciate your cooperation in helping create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

06/18/2026

Join us on July 4 from 12 PM–4 PM for a backyard-style celebration featuring live music, lawn games, all-you-can-eat picnic favorites, and special wh***ey tastings.

🎟️ Adult Ticket (21+): $25
Includes all-you-can-eat hot dogs, choice of a side, one signature cocktail in a commemorative cup, complimentary tastings, live music, and activities.

🎟️ Youth Ticket (Under 21): $10
Includes all-you-can-eat hot dogs, choice of a side, activities, live music, and event access.

Guests will also enjoy complimentary tastings of:
🥃 Rittenhouse Rye 10-Year-Old 250th Anniversary Edition
🥃 Evan Williams 1783 250th Anniversary Edition
🥃 Larceny Barrel Proof

Looking to take home something special? Featured tasting bottles—including the highly anticipated Rittenhouse Rye 10-Year-Old 250th Anniversary Edition—will be available for purchase throughout the day while supplies last (no ticket required for purchase).

Gather your friends and family and celebrate America's birthday with food, fun, and some of Kentucky's finest wh***ey.

Get your tickets here - https://tr.ee/HHPicnic

06/10/2026

We’re so excited to release the Elijah Craig 21-year-old Single Barrel on National Bourbon Day this Sunday, June 14th, at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience. Please read all of the information below about this release.

Release Day Details:
- No lines permitted before 5:00 PM EST on Saturday, June 13th
- The line will begin at the main front entrance. Guests will enter the line in a safe and orderly manner. Guests will be required to leave space for security to walk the line on one side.
- We will begin distributing wristbands at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday, June 14th
- You must have a wristband to purchase a bottle. You are guaranteed one (1) bottle at any time throughout the day with a wristband, for that day only. You may leave the line once a wristband is secured onto your wrist.
- Coffee & food trucks will be on-site from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Doors will open at 11:00 AM EST with brunch service and complimentary tastings
- Bottle sales WILL BEGIN AT 12:00 PM EST on Sunday, June 14th
- Portable restrooms will be available on-site.

Purchase Requirements:
- MSRP: $299.99
- Valid ID required (21+)
- Credit card ONLY — no cash or gift cards
- Cardholder name must match purchaser’s ID
- Limit one bottle per person

On-Site Guidelines:
- Security will be onsite beginning at 5:00 PM EST Saturday, June 13th
- Please remain within designated Visitor Center areas only
- Be respectful of others, staff, and property

Line Policies:
- Chairs are permitted (ONE per person. No exception.
- Unattended chairs will be removed. There will be zero tolerance for sleeping in vehicles. Your entire party will remain in line for the duration or security will remove your chairs. Short bathroom breaks are permitted.
- No saving spaces or holding spots for other people. Security will actively look for empty chairs to remove for the duration.
- There will be zero tolerance for line jumping. Guests are encouraged to report violations directly to security staff.

Prohibited Items:
- No open alcohol containers
- No illegal narcotics
- No weapons on property
- No tents or open flames (including propane)
- No campers or RVs

Failure to follow guidelines may result in removal from the premises.

In addition to this first release on June 14th, we will also be releasing limited quantities everyday throughout National Bourbon Week, until Saturday June 20th. If you can’t make it on June 14th, come and see us later in the week!

We appreciate your cooperation in helping create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

06/07/2026

🥃 National Bourbon Day is almost here!

Join us on Sunday, June 14, at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience in Bardstown for a FREE, all-day Elijah Craig celebration. We'll kick things off at 11:00 a.m. with brunch service, then continue the festivities throughout the day with interactive tasting experiences, live music, special food and cocktail offerings, unique craftsmanship demonstrations, exclusive merchandise, and more.

Whether you're a longtime Elijah Craig fan or looking for the perfect way to celebrate National Bourbon Day, there's something for everyone throughout the day.

No tickets required. Just bring your bourbon curiosity and raise a glass with us in the Bourbon Capital of the World.

📍 Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience
📅 June 14, 2026
⏰ Doors Open & Brunch Begins at 11:00 a.m.

We'll see you in Bardstown!

Address

1311 Gilkey Run Road
Bardstown, KY
40004

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(502) 337-1000

Website

https://heavenhilldistillery.com/heaven-hill-bourbon-experience.php

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