Heaven Hill Most Awarded At New Orleans Spirits Competition

Heaven Hill Brands Honored as Distillery of the Year

BARDSTOWN, Ky., July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Heaven Hill Brands has been named Distillery of the Year at the 2025 New Orleans Spirits Competition, a prestigious accolade announced at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans on July 24, 2025. This recognition celebrates Heaven Hill’s leadership, craftsmanship, and excellence across its diverse spirits portfolio, further solidified by multiple Best of Category wins. For more information, visit www.nolaspiritscomp.com.

Best of Category Awards Showcase Portfolio Strength

Heaven Hill’s commitment to quality shone through with top distinctions across several categories, highlighting the depth and versatility of its offerings:

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon: Heaven Hill Bottled-In-Bond
Bourbon, Non-Age Stated: Evan Williams 1783
Whiskey, Bourbon 5-10 Years: Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Traditional Barrel Series – Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon
Corn Whiskey: Mellow Corn Bottled-In-Bond
Finished Bourbon: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Añejo Tequila: Tequila Ocho Añejo

These awards underscore Heaven Hill’s expertise in American whiskey and its growing influence in global spirits, including tequila.

A Milestone Year for Heaven Hill

The Distillery of the Year award caps a historic year for Heaven Hill, marking its 90th anniversary on December 13, 2025, and the upcoming opening of the Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in September. The company also recently earned the Best U.S. Distillery title at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named a Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2024 and 2025.“This recognition from the New Orleans Spirits Competition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team,” said Kate Latts, Co-President of Heaven Hill Brands and third-generation family member. “Being named Distillery of the Year and securing these Best of Category wins reflect the passion and precision that go into every bottle we produce.”

About the New Orleans Spirits Competition

Founded in 2022 by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, the New Orleans Spirits Competition is an international blind-tasting event that recognizes excellence in spirits from top producers worldwide. Judged by a panel of industry experts, including award-winning bartenders, distillers, and beverage writers, the competition ensures integrity through anonymous tastings.

About Heaven Hill Brands

Established in 1935 in Bardstown, Kentucky, Heaven Hill Brands is a leading independent, family-owned spirits producer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Its diverse portfolio includes Heaven Hill, Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, Old Fitzgerald, and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Rittenhouse Rye; Widow Jane; FEW Whiskey; Deep Eddy Vodka; Lunazul and Tequila Ocho; and more. Learn more at www.heavenhill.com.