Operating Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 (March thru December only)
Monday: Closed

Last tour starts ONE HOUR before closing.

Holidays
Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Admission is FREE!

Pure Distilled Enjoyment
As you pass the second largest supply of Bourbon in the world, and enter the elegant white oak and limestone Center, you suddenly realize this is more than just another distillery tour. Whether you love Bourbon, Kentucky lore, filmed entertainment, shopping, local legends, or interactive excitement, you’re going to have a barrel of fun!

The Center features a unique design of copper, limestone and oak, important elements in the traditional distillation process. Legendary figures, including Elijah Craig and Evan Williams come to life in our themed movie. Early American charm blends with a distinctly American spirit.

From Our Family To Yours
“Even though we emphasize good times at the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center, we take the art of distilling Bourbon very seriously. We are proud of the exceptional brands we create and the traditions we follow. This commitment to excellence has helped make Heaven Hill Distilleries the largest independent, family owned producer of distilled spirits in the nation. We invite you to come share our heritage and sample our unbridled Kentucky spirit.” - Harry J. Shapira

The Tour - A Treat For All Your Senses
Immerse yourself in the magic of the only distilled spirit native to America. Experience our Award-winning movie in the Evan Williams Theater. Feel the old-fashioned craftsmanship in our working rickhouse, where your favorite brands are aged and mellowed in traditional white oak barrels. Hear the legend and lore spun by your personal Bourbon Host. Enjoy the mix of old and new as you explore the history of Bourbon in our museum using our state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

Our Tasting Barrel - Your Own Private Taste of Heaven
Learn to appreciate all the subtle flavors and tones from people who really understand the craft. Our experienced Bourbon Hosts guide you through a personalized tasting of some of the world’s finest Bourbons in our "Taste of Heaven" tasting room.

Before you know it, you’ll be able to distinguish a younger spirit from an Elijah Craig 18-year-old single barrel premium Bourbon. Your senses will be heightened to detect the unique color, aroma, taste and smoothness that place Heaven Hill brands among the world’s most highly prized distilled spirits. Our world-famous "Taste of Heaven" tasting room offers a sampling experience beyond compare. Impress your friends, as you learn the skills of a true Bourbon connoisseur.

Bourbon & Bardstown – The Perfect Blend
Nestled in the heart of Historic Bardstown, the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center is just one of the enchanting attractions available in Kentucky’s second oldest city. Old Bardstown Village, Civil War Museum, the oldest stagecoach stop still in existence, the first Catholic Cathedral west of the Alleghenies, and the legendary My Old Kentucky Home. You’ll be swept away by Southern charm and hospitality.

Heaven Hill Trolley
Our Heaven Hill Trolley takes you on a tour of popular Bardstown sites, with a stop at the Bourbon Heritage Center. The personally guided and narrated trolley tour departs from the Trolley Stop on Old Courthouse Square: three times a day Tuesday thru Sunday. You can purchase your trolley tickets at the Bardstown Tourist office.

Tuesday thru Saturday Trolley Schedule
10:00 am: History Tour & Tasting
1:30 pm: History Tour
3:00 pm: History Tour & Tasting

Sunday Trolley Schedule
Noon: History Tour
1:30 pm: History Tour
3:00 pm: History Tour

The complete tour of Historic Bardstown will take approximately 40 minutes. For recorded Trolley information on timetables, call 502-337-9590.

Directions
From Louisville Take I-65 South to Exit 112 (Clermont/Bardstown). Turn left onto 245 South. Take 245 South to the end, and then make a right onto 150 West. Turn left at the first light onto 49 South (by the McDonald's®). Follow 49 South one mile to Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center.

From Lexington Take Bluegrass Parkway west to exit 25 (US 150), turn right onto US 150 west. Turn left at the first light (by McDonald's ) onto 49 south for one mile to Bourbon Heritage Center.

Contact Us
Bourbon Heritage Center
1311 Gilkey Run Road
Bardstown, KY 40004 USA
Phone: {502} 337.1000

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