| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1935 as Old Heavenhill Springs by the Shapiro Brothers |
| Owner | Shapiro Family |
| Off the Still | 140 Proof |
| In the Barrel | 125 Proof |
| Barrel Char | #3 |
| Mashbill | 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted Barley |
| Also Known As | Old Heavenhill Springs, Heaven Hill Distillery Bernheim Facility, Elijah Craig Distillery, Old Evan Williams Distillery |
| Master Distillers | Master Distiller Years |
| Joeseph L. Beam (Jim Beam’s cousin) | 1935 to 1940s |
| Harry Beam | 1940s |
| Park Beam | 1940s to 1946 |
| Earl Beam | 1946 to 1960s |
| Parker Beam | 1960 to 2013 (over 50 years) |
| Craig Beam | 1983 to 2017 |
| Denny Potter | 2014 to 2018 |
| Conor O’ Driscoll | 2019 to Present |
Heaven Hill bourbon is a household name in Kentucky. Chances are you’ve had bourbon from the Bernheim Distillery even if it wasn’t branded as Heaven Hill. The Shapiros have owned and operated Heaven Hill since 1935. They are one of the few family-owned distilleries. Who is the largest bourbon distillery in America? That would be Heaven Hill. The fact that it’s privately owned makes this feat even more amazing.
Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond was the second whiskey released by the young distillery. It was first distilled in 1939. Heaven Hill was making its whiskey in Bardstown (DSP-KY-31) until 1996 when a fire destroyed the original distillery.
Prior to the fire, Heaven Hill was using a mashbill of 75% Corn, 13% Rye, and 12% malted barley which changed to 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley when they re-opened operations at the Bernheim Distillery (DSP-KY-1) outside of Lousiville in 2000. The mashbill was changed to hit the flavor profile of their signature brands while taking account of the new distillery’s idiosyncrasies.
Between the four years of Bardstown burning down and Bernheim being purchased, the Kentucky bourbon community rallied around Heaven Hill to help them meet production demands. For instance, you may find some Rittenhouse Rye with a DSP-KY 354 on the label. This means it was contract distilled at Brown-Foreman.
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Table of Contents
Heaven Hill White Label Bourbon (80 Proof)
Heaven Hill’s signature bourbon is 80 years old and counting. It was first released in 1940 as a 4-year-old bourbon. Full Review Coming Soon.
Heaven Hill 6-Year Green Label Bourbon (90 Proof) Review
One note: you don’t get too many 6-year-old bourbons at this price point. Full Review Coming Soon
Heaven Hill 6-Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review
| HH 6-Year Bottled in Bond | Details |
|---|---|
| Mashbill | 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, and 10% Rye |
| In the Bottle | 100 Proof |
| ABV | 50% |
| Age | 6YO |
| Type | Bottled in Bond |
| Price | $10.00 |
| Distillery | Bernheim Distillery 1701 W Breckinridge St. Louisville, KY 40210 |
| Pros | Flavor-Packed Nose |
| Cons | Rough Around the Edges |
| Rating | Bronze 80 out of 100 points |
| Inventory | Discontinued |
The Heaven Hill 6-year Bottled in Bond was first released in 1939 but was discontinued after 78 years in 2018. Thankfully that did not last long as it was re-branded and released a year older in late 2019. It has great viscosity and twirling it in my Glencairn whiskey glass produces thick beads covering the glass. It’s is a light copper color.
Nose – 82 out of 100 Points
HH 6 has an unrefined but flavor-packed nose. It smacks you in the face with notes of toasted oak, mild vanilla, and cinnamon. Plus for 100 proof, it’s got a solid right hook of ethanol.
Taste – 81 out of 100 Points
It’s a quick pop of rich, sweet caramel apple then it’s charred oak. The savory baking spice kicks in with cinnamon, clove, and cardamom. The back of the palate is black pepper. Lots of flavor potential but it’s not refined much. This wouldn’t be a beginner’s bourbon.
Finish – 78 out of 100 Points
It’s a medium finish with black pepper and oak.
Verdict – Bronze 80 out of 100 points
Heaven Hill 6-year Bottled in Bond has been discontinued for several years and honestly, I like it less than I remember. Maybe it was the hype but returning to it, it’s less refined. The Heaven Hill 7-year Bottled in Bond appears to be a much-needed infusion into this line.
Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled in Bond Bourbon Review
Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled in Bond was released in the fall of 2019 as a predecessor to the Heaven Hill 6-Year Bottled in Bond. I will have a full review of this bourbon shortly.
Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Small Batch Review
Heaven Hill 27-Year-Old Barrel Proof Small Batch was released in 2018. I have a local friend who will hopefully be sharing a sample soon so I can add it to my review.
Heaven Hill 85th Anniversary
Heaven Hill 85th Anniversary was released in Dec 2020 to honor Heaven Hill’s founding in 1935. Full review coming soon.
Heaven Hill Bourbon: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heaven Hill Bourbon good?
Heaven Hill Bourbon is delicious. I would start off by drinking the Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled in Bond.
Who makes Heaven Hill bourbon?
Heaven Hill Bourbon is made by Heaven Hill Distillery which has been owned by the Shaprio family since 1935.
How much is Heaven Hill bourbon?
What I love about Heaven Hill is
Who Is Heaven Hill owned by?
It’s one of the few American, private, family-owned, and operated bourbon distilleries of its size. The Shapiros have owned it since its inception in 1935 and have grown it into the largest bourbon distillery in America.
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