Heaven Hill
Visit Heaven Hill Distillery on Your Custom Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Trip
Heaven Hill Bourbon Tour
About Heaven Hill
Located in Bardstown, Kentucky, Heaven Hill Distillery offers one of the most well-rounded stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, blending deep family history with excellent tasting experiences. Founded in 1935 and still family-owned, the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center invites guests to explore a working rickhouse, an immersive museum-style visitor center, and a lineup of American whiskeys crafted on site. Tours range from educational walk-throughs of the aging warehouses to tasting-focused experiences highlighting different mashbills and iconic brands like Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Evan Williams. For true bourbon fans, the elevated Heaven & Evan experience delivers after-hours, behind-the-scenes access to both Heaven Hill and Evan Williams, complete with premium tastings and rare insider stories
Exclusive Experiences at Heaven Hill
custom tours
When you visit Heaven Hill with Mint Julep Experiences, all logistics, reservations, and transportation are handled. An Experience Coordinator at Mint Julep can tailor your day around the experiences you care about most: from rickhouse tours and curated tastings to pairing Heaven Hill with nearby distilleries, local lunch stops, or even after-hours distillery access when available.
FAQs
Do you need reservations to visit Heaven Hill Distillery?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended for Heaven Hill tours and tastings, especially on weekends and during peak bourbon tourism seasons. Booking ahead with a bourbon trail tour operator like Mint Julep Experiences ensures you get the experience and time slot you want.
What tour options are available at Heaven Hill?
Heaven Hill offers a range of experiences, including guided rickhouse visits, heritage-focused tours at the Bourbon Heritage Center, and tasting-only experiences featuring multiple mashbills and brands. Availability varies by date, so planning ahead is key.
Is the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center worth visiting?
Absolutely. The Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center combines museum-style exhibits with immersive storytelling about the family-owned distillery’s history, making it a great stop for both first-time visitors and seasoned bourbon fans.
What brands are featured in Heaven Hill tastings?
Tastings at Heaven Hill may include well-known brands such as Elijah Craig, Larceny, Evan Williams, Old Fitzgerald, Henry McKenna, and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, depending on the experience selected and availability. If you want to create a curated, private tasting, Mint Julep Experiences can work with the distillery to plan your experience.
How far is Heaven Hill from Louisville?
Heaven Hill Distillery is located in Bardstown, Kentucky, approximately 45–60 minutes from downtown Louisville by car, making it an easy and popular stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Since Ubers and Lyfts are not typically available for this distance, we recommend using a bourbon trail transportation partner like Mint Julep Experience for a seamless day on the trail.
Can Heaven Hill be combined with other distilleries in one day?
Absolutely! Heaven Hill pairs well with other Bardstown-area distilleries and can comfortably be included in a full-day itinerary when transportation and reservation timing are properly planned. Mint Julep Experiences can handle all bookings, logistics, and transportation needs for you. Just fill out a custom tour form to get started!
Is transportation available when visiting Heaven Hill?
When booked through Mint Julep Experiences, transportation, reservations, and timing are fully handled.
