BARDSTOWN, Ky. – (August 28, 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery is proud to announce the release of the Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection, a limited-time collector’s edition packaging that celebrates the distillery’s rich heritage and artistry in bourbon making. Paying tribute to the nine decades long history of Heaven Hill Distillery, this new series combines time-honored tradition with the vibrant creativity of acclaimed Kentucky artist Bri Bowers.

Each bottle in the Artist Series Collection showcases one of five bespoke watercolor illustrations by Bowers, capturing the spirit of the people, places, and history that make Heaven Hill Distillery unique. Offered at Heaven Hill’s two Bardstown Visitor Experience locations are two exclusive labels celebrating the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling team.

The featured artworks celebrate:

• Heaven Hill Rickhouses – The Bardstown home to 20 rickhouses, some dating back to the 1930s, where barrels mature for Heaven Hill’s award-winning Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys.
• Bernheim Rickhouses – Iconic brick rickhouses in downtown Louisville, uniquely towering up to twelve floors and representing a distinct part of the distillery’s heritage.
• Heaven Hill Springs Distillery – Opening in September 2025, this new Bardstown facility marks the return of Heaven Hill’s whiskey production to its birthplace after the 1996 fire.
• Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience - *Bardstown Visitor Center Exclusive* - The award-winning visitor experience that celebrates the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit.
• Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling Team - *Bardstown Visitor Center Exclusive* - From the rickhouse to the relay, Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling Team carries forward a proud Kentucky tradition of strength, skill, and hometown pride.

"This series is a love letter to Heaven Hill’s history and to Kentucky itself," said Kelly Hendriksen, Senior Brand Manager at Heaven Hill Distillery. "For nearly ninety years, Heaven Hill has been woven into the fabric of Kentucky Bourbon’s story—carrying forward traditions that define America’s native spirit. Bri’s work beautifully captures the people, places, and pride that have shaped not only our bourbons, but also the broader history of Kentucky Bourbon itself."

The Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection will be available nationwide in September. Priced at $49.99 MSRP, the bourbon features the same award-winning liquid as the flagship Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for seven years. The bourbon pours a golden amber color, offering warm aromas of vanilla, honey, and rich caramel sweetness. On the palate, it is smooth, warm, and sweet, with a subtle rye spice; caramel and honey mingle with just enough oak and char to round out the richness. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a satisfying impression. Consumers are encouraged to check with local retailers for availability, as quantities are extremely limited.

"Being asked to be the inaugural artist for this project with Heaven Hill was an honor,” said Artist Bri Bowers. “The thought of seeing my work represent Kentucky on shelves in spaces and homes all over the country is a delight!"

The Golden Cork Sweepstakes – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Distillery Experience
In conjunction with the release, Heaven Hill is launching the Golden Cork Sweepstakes (available in all markets except UT and VT). Inspired by the magic of a “golden ticket,” select bottles will contain a hidden golden cork beneath the capsule, giving consumers the chance to win an exclusive Kentucky bourbon experience, including visits to both of Heaven Hill’s world-class distilleries, guided tastings with Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll, and behind-the-scenes access never before offered.

For more information about Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection and the Golden Cork Sweepstakes, visit  https://heavenhillbrands.secondstreetapp.com/Golden-Cork-Sweeps/

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna, Parker’s Heritage Collection along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the past five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the Year eight times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Starts 9/1/2025 12:00AM ET & ends 10/31/2025 11:59PM ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC [Excluding UT and VT], age 21 or older. Subject to Official Rules available at https://heavenhillbrands.secondstreetapp.com/Golden-Cork-Sweeps/. Void where prohibited.  

ABOUT BRI BOWERS: Bri Bowers is an artist and illustrator based in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Louisville in 2012 from New York City where she studied Illustration at Parsons: The New School for Design. Bri is most widely know for her watercolor series depicting Louisville’s restaurants, bars and landmarks, a series she continues to build on as the city evolves.  Bri has worked with various clients including Jack Harlow, Louisville Tourism, Churchill Downs and American Express. Whether it’s a sticker on a bike rack or deck of cards in a coffee shop, Bri’s art can be found all over the city. You can shop her work on her website bribowers.com or schedule a shopping appointment in her studio in Shelby Park. Follow her on Instagram @bribowers