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    Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center

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    1311 Gilkey Run Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004-2201
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    Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries Tour from Louisville
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    Heaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours, as our Bourbon hosts guide you through the history of Bourbon, introduce you to the Heaven Hill family, and lead you through an educational tasting of American Whiskey mashbills.

    About Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center

    Heaven Hill Distillery Bourbon Heritage Center is a 4-time Visitor Attraction of the Year winner. Enjoy the art of making whiskey on one of our tours, as our Bourbon hosts guide you through the history of Bourbon, introduce you to the Heaven Hill family, and lead you through an educational tasting of American Whiskey mashbills.
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Highly recommend

    Hats off to Jeff C and his staff. Very hospitable and Becky is always quite pleasant. Really neat tour - would recommend going to the Evan Williams Experience in downtown Louisville as well. Really neat tour, very informative and outstanding bourbon to top it all...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Another great stop along the Bourbon Trail

    There were no tours available when we walked in. They however have a nice gift shop and museum and we were allowed to walk the property. I would diffidently call ahead if you want a tour because they get very busy.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Stop on The Bourbon Trail

    We visited Heaven Hill as part of a guided tour on a recent girls day out. The grounds are beautiful, the tour was great and the tastings were wonderful. I would recommend a stop at this family owned distillery when you on the Bourbon Trail.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Very Informative

    Had a great experience here with the family. This was the first distillery we have visited here in Kentucky and the start of our Bourbon Trail. We did the tasting tour where we got to sample four different bourbons. Learned a lot about the distilling...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Good Bourbon. Great People.

    The center provides an intimate story of bourbon production in the company and in the surrounding area. The family feel was perceptible during the visit but was made real when Jeff ( the GM) and Becky ( greeter, guide, and hostess) came to our rescue...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Engaging and enlightening

    This was the second distillery tour we did that day (Willet being the first), and I wish we’d have done this one first. It was more of a 101 tour, but that’s not to say it wouldn’t be worth it if you’re already well-versed. Our...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great Experience

    We finished our Bourbon Trail passport here. It was cold and windy and we had to walk across the road but it was worth it. Our guide Bill usually sells barrels to people but gave us some interesting stories from his experiences as he led...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Becky @Heaven Hill

    My husband and I did the connoisseur tour today with Becky and had the best time! She was extremely knowledgeable and funny. We also got to drink 4 OUTSTANDING Bourbons/Ryes. Thanks Becky for a great start to our trip!

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Whiskey Connoisseur Experience

    Fantastic experience! The center was very informative on the whole history of bourbon. Becky was amazing! A must stop on the bourbon trail!

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    Reviewed 21 March 2018
    Delightful

    Even if you're not a big bourbon fan, this provides an interesting look at how an iconic American drink is made as well as its fascinating history. You won't find friendlier, more helpful staff, either.

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    Joel P
    28 March 2016|
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    Response from SLiebbe | Reviewed this property |
    This depends on what you are looking for. If you want to go to a Rickhouse, then the Heritage Center is the place (not to mention that the tasting afterwards is in a cool looking room). If you are interested in the history... More
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    sealou711
    14 September 2015|
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    Response from unmikcivpol | Reviewed this property |
    Heaven Hill is the only "Trail Distillery " that offers a "Bourbon Coniseur" tour.This tour is more expensive but focuses on tasting the products not how they are made. You also taste their top shelf products. In this tour... More
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    Bert B
    19 March 2015|
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    Response from vhgolf | Reviewed this property |
    I bought Elijah Craig 12 year, I really like that stuff and always have, but sometimes its not always on the shelf in Minnesota. Also, I bough a couple bottles of Bernheim, unfortunately I ended up not liking them much, but... More
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