1935
Founded in Bardstown, Kentucky
Established by the Shapira family shortly after Prohibition ended.
1939
Old Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Released
One of its earliest whiskey brands.
1946
Earl Beam Joins as Master Distiller
1996
Bardstown Distillery Fire
A major fire destroyed the original distillery and 90,000 barrels of whiskey.
1999
Purchased Bernheim Distillery from Diageo
Purchased Louisville facility, and re-started Heaven Hill.
2004
Launch of Elijah Craig 18-Year-Old
Introduced premium age-stated bourbon.
2022
New Distillery Groundbreaking in Bardstown
Began a $135 million distillery project near Heaven Hill’s historic home.
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