August 18, 2010

HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES, INC. APPOINTS STEVEN E. FELLER VICE PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICAN SALES 

Elected Officer of Company After Guiding Sales Efforts for 18 Years

LOUISVILLE, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. announced today that current Director of North American Sales Steve Feller has been elected as a Vice President, recognizing his 18 years of service to the company and his last five years leading sales efforts in the U.S. and Canada.

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August 16, 2010

ROB RUBINSTEIN JOINS HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES, INC. AS NATIONAL SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER

Industry veteran to fill new role at nation's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits supplier

LOUISVILLE, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. announced today that distilled spirits industry veteran Robert F. Rubinstein has joined the company, effective August 9th.  Rubinstein was named to the newly-created position of National Sales Operations Manager, reporting to and working with Heaven Hill Director of North American Sales Steve Feller to optimize the company's growing sales infrastructure.

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August 9, 2010

HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL EDITION OF "PARKER'S HERITAGE COLLECTION" AMERICAN WHISKEY SERIES

Cask strength, wheated 10-year-old Bourbon promises to be worthy next entrant in highly decorated whiskey series 

BARDSTOWN, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the September release of the fourth edition of Parker's Heritage Collection, a limited annual series of rare, aged American Whiskeys that pays tribute to 6th Generation Master Distiller Parker Beam.  The fourth release is a cask-strength, non-chill filtered wheated Bourbon, meaning it uses soft winter wheat instead of rye as the "small grain" to produce a less spicy, rounder Bourbon.

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August 5, 2010

GOVERNOR BESHEAR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES IN BARDSTOWN

Company to invest $4.2 million, add two new Bourbon barrel aging warehouses

FRANKFORT, Ky. (August 5, 2010) - Gov. Steve Beshear today announced an expansion at Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. in Bardstown.  Due to an increase in demand for the company's Bourbon and American Whiskeys, Heaven Hill is expanding its barrel storage and aging operations in Nelson County with the construction of two new Bourbon barrel storage warehouses, or rickhouses.  The project entails a capital investment of $4.2 million in the Commonwealth.

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July 22, 2010

EVAN WILLIAMS HONEY RESERVE TO RELEASE NEW SIZES

Sales growth drives addition of 1.75 liter and 750ml "Carry-Pack" sizes

BARDSTOWN, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the release of two new sizes of Evan Williams Honey Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a product launched last Fall that marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with natural honey.  Bottled at 70 proof, and previously available in only a 750ml and 50ml size, Evan Williams Honey Reserve will now be available in a 1.75 liter and a 750ml Carry-Pack bottle.

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July 15, 2010

EVAN WILLIAMS CHERRY RESERVE FLAVORED BOURBON TO BE LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER

New Cherry flavor closely follows the runaway success of Evan Williams Honey Reserve

BARDSTOWN, KY--Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country's largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the release of Evan Williams Cherry Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a new product that marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with natural cherry flavor.  Bottled at 70 proof and available in both a 750ml and 50ml size, Evan Williams Cherry Reserve will be shipping to select markets across the country in September at an average retail price of $14.99 for the 750ml bottle.

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July 13, 2010

BLACKHEART PREMIUM SPICED RUM LAUNCHES 1.75L SIZE

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum is now available in a 1.75L size.  The new size will expand shelf presence for the newly introduced product.

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June 21, 2010

EVAN WILLIAMS BOURBON BUILDS ON SALES GROWTH WITH NEW MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR MARKETING CAMPAIGN

World's Second Leading Selling Bourbon Reaches Target Audience Through Advertising, POS and Sponsorships with Buzz-Generating Creative

BARDSTOWN, KY--Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the second best selling and fastest growing Bourbon in America, has launched a new multi-million dollar marketing campaign around the creative theme "Secrets Worth Sharing".

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June 14, 2010

Burnett's Adds to Successful Flavored Vodka Line with Launch of 21st Flavor Pineapple

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the producers of the Burnett's Gin and Vodka franchise add to the expanding Burnett's Flavored Vodka line with its 21st flavor -Pineapple.

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March 29, 2010

Heaven Hill Distilleries' Elijah Craig Single Barrel Wins "Best Bourbon" at 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Family-owned distiller's American Whiskeys win 2 Double Gold, 3 Gold and 4 Silver Medals at nation's premier spirits tasting competition

BARDSTOWN, KY--With a haul rivaling that of the record-setting U.S. Winter Olympic Team, the American Whiskeys of Heaven Hill Distilleries claimed 9 medals at the recent 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including "Best Bourbon" for the company's Elijah Craig 18-year-old Single Barrel. 

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March 9, 2010

Burnett's Adds Fruit Punch to Flavored Vodka Line

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - The Burnett's Flavored Vodka portfolio continues to expand with the addition of the 20th flavor - Fruit Punch.  The Flavored Vodka category continues to gain popularity and is one of the most vibrant category segments in the distilled spirits industry. 

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February 19, 2010

Parker's Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary Bourbon Named "American Whiskey of the Year"

Five decade Bourbon blend earns highest score ever given a Bourbon in annual Malt Advocate Whisky Awards

BARDSTOWN, KY--The Parker's Heritage Collection Golden Anniversary Bourbon was awarded the highest honor when it was named "American Whiskey of the Year" in the 16th annual Malt Advocate Whisky Awards, given yearly by Malt Advocate Magazine publisher and editor John Hansell.

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February 1, 2010

Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum Now Available

BARDSTOWN, Ky. - Blackheart Premium Spiced Rum is now available from Heaven Hill Distilleries.  Blackheart is a high-proof spiced rum that embodies an edgy, hip lifestyle with a unique brand story.

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November 23, 2009

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. Hires American Whiskey Brand Ambassador

BARDSTOWN, (Ky.) - Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. has hired Rob Hutchins as American Whiskey Brand Ambassador, supporting the sales and marketing efforts of its portfolio of award-winning specialty whiskey brands.

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