Heaven Hill Flashcards
(16 cards)
Where is Heaven Hill Distillery located?
Bardstown, KY
What yeast strains are used at Heaven Hill?
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.
What percentage of backset is used at Heaven Hill?
25-30%
What is the mash bill used by Heaven Hill?
78% Corn / 10% Rye / 12% Malted Barley (Low Rye)
What is the fermentation time at Heaven Hill?
4 to 6 days
What is distillation setup at Heaven Hill?
Double / Beer Column + Doubler
What are collection proof and entry proof at Heaven Hill?
125-130 proof off column (62.5 - 65% ABV)
125 proof off doubler (62.5% ABV)
125 entry proof (62.5%)
What are the wood specs at Heaven Hill?
Char #3
Heaven Hill makes it’s own barrels
Warehousing at Heaven Hill?
6 sites for rickhouses, a small number of brick
What are main Elijah Craig expressions?
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
What are the key stats for Elijah Craig Small Batch?
Launched in 1986 (originally 12 years old)
94 Proof (47% ABV)
mixed reports about chill filtering (we think NCF)
What are key stats for Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Launched in 2011/2012
67.1% ABV
Non chill filtered
Who owns Heaven Hill?
Still privately owned by Shapira family
Key figures in Heaven Hill’s history?
Shapira Family
Earl Beam
Parker Beam
Denny Potter
Conor O’Driscoll
What happened to Heaven Hill facility on November 7, 1996?
-Rickhouse on top of hill caught fire
-River of flaming whisky ran down hill and caught distillery on fire
-Lost 92,000 barrels and distillery
What happened after the Heaven Hill Fire in 1996
-Other distilleries including Beam helped them get back on their feet
-Heaven Hill moved to closed Diageo Bernheim distillery in in Louisville
