Tales from the Hill

Jan 23 2025 32 ep. 32 mins 115

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Heaven Hill Distillery has been distilling and patiently aging American Whiskey for more than eight decades. Now, it's time to share the stories behind those whiskeys and the people who make them on "Tales from the Hill." Must be 21+ to listen.

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Episode 29: The Many Lives of a Used Barrel

Jan 23 2025 48 mins

Whiskey barrels can serve many different purposes. We sat down with experts to discuss what happens to our barrels once they’ve finished aging our distillate. Discover the many ways they can live on—from aging other spirits to becoming art and more.

Episode 28: The Art of Barrel Finishing

Jan 23 2025 29 mins

In this episode, get a taste of how Heaven Hill Distillery is always looking to the future as we discuss what barrel finishing is and how we use this process to craft new, innovative Whiskeys.

Episode 27: The Craft of Custom Barrel Making

Jan 23 2025 37 mins

Making an oak barrel is a process steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. We sat down with a few experts to discuss how we work with our cooperages to create barrels with custom toast and char levels and more.

Passionate Farmers, Exceptional Whiskey

Nov 13 2024 42 mins

Thanks to the hard work of farmers, we’re able to use high-quality grains in our Whiskeys. In this episode, we talk with Peterson Farms about what it takes to grow Whiskey grains and the importance of using locally-grown crops.

It Starts With the Seed

Nov 13 2024 38 mins

For each annual release of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, we hand-select a unique corn seed varietal. In this episode, we’re focusing on our partnership with Beck’s Hybrids and how we work together to select the best seed to craft these ultra-premium Whiskeys.

The Seed of an Idea

Nov 13 2024 41 mins

We know a thing or two about what it takes to craft high-quality Whiskey—namely, that you can’t have quality Whiskey without quality ingredients. This episode explains how Heaven Hill Grain to Glass takes our dedication to excellent Whiskey a step further and reveals a new level of transparency behind the process.

From Bark to Bottle

Oct 02 2023 46 mins

At Heaven Hill Distillery, we strive to be stewards of natural resources—which is why cork is crucial to our products. In this episode, we dive into the details, discovering how cork is grown and harvested, how we use it to craft our iconic bottle stoppers, and more.

Rolling for Glory

Aug 14 2023 28 mins

At Heaven Hill Distillery, we take barrel rolling seriously. And each year, our barrel rolling teams compete at the World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay. Learn more about this sport—from our teams to how it’s judged—on our new episode.

The Waiting Game

Jun 12 2023 37 mins

It’s no surprise that aging is a key component of crafting high-quality American Whiskeys. And at Heaven Hill Distillery, we take aging seriously. In this episode, we explore the process behind our extra-aged releases and hear from the experts on why they’re so special.

A Sustainable Future

Dec 09 2022 37 mins

At Heaven Hill Distillery, it’s our job to make sure there’s enough quality whiskey to be enjoyed for generations—which is why we’ve partnered with Independent Stave Company to invest in logger education and certified sustainable forestry. In this episode, learn all about this partnership, from how it first began to why it’s important for the future of American Whiskey.