by Heaven Hill Brands, the spirits producer based in Bardstown, Kentucky, announced today it’s entering the fight against the Covid-19 virus, offering both money and physical resources to help employees, their communities, and the hospitality industry.
The family-owned company is contributing $400,000 in cash to assist in employee communities and in the hospitality arena. Heaven Hill will also convert part of its operations in the U.S. and Canada to producing, bottling, and distributing hand sanitizer.
The second-largest boubon maker in the world, Heaven Hill makes Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Henry McKenna bourbons, and a host of other spirits.
“With facilities in the United States, Canada and Ireland, and as a family-owned and operated company for 85 years, Heaven Hill has a long history of supporting our employees and their families. As part of our long-term core mission, we also take great pride in our local communities and at a time like this want to provide assistance to those in need.”
“We particularly share a sense of community with those affected in the hospitality industry. As a result, our sales teams are championing that effort at the local level in partnership with organizations that support our hospitality family.”
Max L. Shapira, President, Heaven Hill Brands
According to a news release, Heaven Hill will distribute donations across the following community partner funds:
- Louisville, Ky. – One Louisville
- Bardstown, Ky. – Tri-County United Way
- Austin, Texas – Stand with Austin
- Lethbridge, Canada – United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta
- Dublin, Ireland – Community Foundation of Ireland
Heaven Hill says the hand sanitizer it produces will “support healthcare facilities, first responders, and high-risk populations in cooperation with local and state government.” The news release states that production of hand sanitizer will shortly be underway at the following facilities:
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville, Ky.
- Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in Dripping Springs, Texas
- Black Velvet Distillery in Lethbridge, Canada
Read the complete news release here.
On March 13, 2020, the company closed its Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown, and the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville to public tours and retail sales. A reopening date has not been set.
ABOUT HEAVEN HILL BRANDS: Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY -based Heaven Hill Brands (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands includes Evan Williams, Elijah Craig, Larceny, and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Rittenhouse Rye Whisky; Deep Eddy and Burnett’s Vodkas; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; Black Velvet Canadian Whisky; Lunazul Tequila; The Christian Brothers Brandies; HPNOTIQ Liqueur; Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur.
Photo credit: Heaven Hill Brands
