Introduction: Unpacking Heaven Hill’s Bourbon Empire Heaven Hill may not always be the flashiest name on the shelf, but it's one of the most quietly dominant distilleries in the bourbon world. Founded in 1935 by the Shapira family in Bardstown, Kentucky—just two years after the end of Prohibition—Heaven Hill has…
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (May 28, 2025) – Evan Williams Bourbon today announced the 2025 class of veterans selected as American-Made Heroes. These individuals are recognized for their commitment to making a difference and exhibiting leadership in their communities and across the country. First launched in 2015, the American-Made Heroes program has…