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It was fall 2011 when Heaven Hill decided to honor the 20th anniversary of the Kentucky Bourbon Festival with a special, one barrel bottling of the Elijah Craig 20 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon. This barrel would soon define award-winning bourbon. Whisky Advocate Magazine named this single barrel “American Whiskey of the Year”. Editor and Publisher John Hansell called the award-winning bourbon, “seamless, richly textured and impeccably balanced.”
Only a handful of barrels have been allowed to age this long. Heaven Hill is proud to offer this unique bourbon that was pulled from the same lot as the award-winning barrel in limited quantties. Raise your glass to excellence.
Heaven Hill was established by a group of private investors in 1935, following the repeal of Prohibition a few years earlier. Among the founders were distiller, Joseph L. Beam, and a member of the Shapira family. As the company grew, the Shapira's eventually acquired sole ownership of it, and their descendants still run it today. In a similar dynastic vein, Joe Beam remained master distiller despite the Shapira takeover, and members of his family have occupied the role ever since. This was produced at the Old Heavenhill Springs distillery, later renamed simply Heaven Hill, which was located in Bardstown, Kentucky.
It was sadly lost in a devastating fire in 1996, and bourbon made there has become increasingly sought after as the years' pass. The company had no distillery for the next three years but was permitted to rent stills at Jim Beam and Brown-Forman in order to maintain production. They eventually acquired the newly refurbished Bernheim distillery from Diageo in 1999, which has been their home ever since. Pre-fire distilled Heaven Hill Bourbons are increasingly soughtafter.
With roots tracing back to the pioneering spirit of its founder, Reverend Elijah Craig, the distillery holds a storied history steeped in tradition and innovation. Legend has it that Reverend Craig, a Baptist preacher and distiller, is credited with the invention of bourbon itself, having charred oak barrels to store his whiskey, imparting it with a distinctive flavor profile that would later become synonymous with the spirit.
Over the centuries, Elijah Craig Distillery has remained steadfast in its dedication to producing exceptional bourbon, utilizing time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Every drop of whiskey crafted within its hallowed walls is a testament to the expertise and passion of its master distillers, who carefully select the finest grains and age them to perfection in charred oak barrels.
The brand's flagship expression, Elijah Craig Small Batch, is revered by whiskey connoisseurs worldwide for its smoothness, complexity, and depth of flavor. With its notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak, it embodies the quintessential characteristics of a true Kentucky bourbon, earning it numerous accolades and awards over the years.
In addition to its Small Batch offering, Elijah Craig Distillery also produces a range of limited edition and single barrel expressions, each showcasing the distinct nuances and nuances of its carefully curated whiskey.
Beyond its exceptional products, Elijah Craig Distillery is also deeply rooted in its local community, serving as a pillar of tradition and pride for the people of Georgetown and beyond. Through its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and heritage, the distillery continues to uphold the legacy of Reverend Elijah Craig, ensuring that his pioneering spirit lives on in every bottle of bourbon bearing his name.
