Heaven Hill

Question 1

Where is Heaven Hill Distillery located?

Answer 1

Bardstown, KY

Question 2

What yeast strains are used at Heaven Hill?

Answer 2

Proprietary yeast strains (probably plural). There is some speculation that Heaven Hill has used Beam yeast strain or something similar since the fire since Parker Beam played such a prominent role at Heaven Hill.

Question 3

What percentage of backset is used at Heaven Hill?

Answer 3

25-30%

Question 4

What is the mash bill used by Heaven Hill?

Answer 4

78% Corn / 10% Rye / 12% Malted Barley (Low Rye)

Question 5

What is the fermentation time at Heaven Hill?

Answer 5

4 to 6 days

Question 6

What is distillation setup at Heaven Hill?

Answer 6

Double / Beer Column + Doubler

Question 7

What are collection proof and entry proof at Heaven Hill?

Answer 7

125-130 proof off column (62.5 - 65% ABV)
125 proof off doubler (62.5% ABV)
125 entry proof (62.5%)

Question 8

What are the wood specs at Heaven Hill?

Answer 8

Char #3
Heaven Hill makes it’s own barrels

Question 9

Warehousing at Heaven Hill?

Answer 9

6 sites for rickhouses, a small number of brick

Question 10

What are main Elijah Craig expressions?

Answer 10

Elijah Craig Small Batch
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Question 11

What are the key stats for Elijah Craig Small Batch?

Answer 11

Launched in 1986 (originally 12 years old)
94 Proof (47% ABV)
mixed reports about chill filtering (we think NCF)

Question 12

What are key stats for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Answer 12

Launched in 2011/2012
67.1% ABV
Non chill filtered

Question 13

Who owns Heaven Hill?

Answer 13

Still privately owned by Shapira family

Question 14

Key figures in Heaven Hill’s history?

Answer 14

Shapira Family
Earl Beam
Parker Beam
Denny Potter
Conor O’Driscoll