Heaven Hill Releases 2025 Grain to Glass Bourbon and Launches Family Farms First Initiative
Heaven Hill Distillery, America’s largest family-owned distillery, has launched the Family Farms First initiative in partnership with Farm Rescue to support family-owned farms.
This announcement coincides with the release of the Second Edition of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a small-batch bourbon that reflects the distillery’s dedication to family, quality, and craft.
The 2025 release features Beck’s 6225 corn seed, grown by Peterson Farms in Central Kentucky. The mashbill—52% corn, 35% rye, and 13% malt—has a higher rye content than the distillery’s traditional recipe. Aged six years at the Cox’s Creek rickhouse, the bourbon is non-chill filtered, barrel strength, and bottled at 105 proof, emphasizing the value of locally grown ingredients and expert craftsmanship.
“In 2017, we embarked on a journey to create a one-of-a-kind Grain to Glass Whiskey by partnering with family-owned seed companies and farms,” said Max Shapira, Executive Chairman of Heaven Hill Brands.
“These innovative mash bills feature hand-selected, unique grain varieties grown locally by Kentucky family farms. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass is a testament to the important legacy of family farmers, who are the lifeblood of our country.”
As Heaven Hill nears its 90th anniversary in December 2025, the launch of the Family Farms First initiative highlights the company’s enduring support for fellow family-owned businesses—particularly those in agriculture. The program kicks off in partnership with Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that aids farmers and ranchers facing significant challenges such as natural disasters, injuries, or illness. Since 2005, Farm Rescue has delivered free services like planting, harvesting, commodity hauling, and livestock feeding to more than 1,000 family farms across eight states.
“Farm Rescue’s mission is to keep family farms intact during times of crises,” said Bill Gross, Founder and President of Farm Rescue.
“Family farms, which make up 97% of U.S. farms, are vital to sustaining our communities and our future. Our collaboration with Heaven Hill Grain to Glass will bolster our ability to provide essential support to more farm families, ensuring they can continue their operations and sustain their livelihoods.”
Tim Sullivan, Executive Director of Farm Rescue, added, “Support from companies like Heaven Hill profoundly impacts our capacity to assist family farms in need. Their commitment to quality and community resonates deeply with our mission, and we are grateful for their partnership.” A portion of every sale of Heaven Hill Grain to Glass – up to $100,000 annually – will be donated to Farm Rescue.
“We are honored to partner with Farm Rescue as part of our Family Farms First initiative,” continued Shapira.
“Their efforts align perfectly with our values at Heaven Hill, where we understand the dedication and resilience needed to keep a family business thriving for generations. This investment will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who sustain our communities and our way of life.”
With every bottle of the Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, consumers are not only enjoying a world-class whiskey but also directly supporting the families who cultivate the land it comes from—a bold spirit with a bold mission. Heaven Hill and Farm Rescue are working to ensure that American farm families don’t just survive, but thrive, for generations to come.
For more information about Heaven Hill Grain to Glass, visit: heavenhilldistillery.com/grain-to-glass
For more information about Farm Rescue, visit: farmrescue.org
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 nearly 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Larceny Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Pikesville Rye Whiskey, Rittenhouse Rye Whisky, Parker’s Heritage Collection, and Old Fitzgerald along with its extensive Bottled-in-Bond label collection.
Heaven Hill Distillery currently holds the title of 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year and 2023 World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon from the Icons of Whisky, as well as the 2022 Large Spirits Producer of the Year from the Ascot Awards. Heaven Hill Distillery held the title of 2020 Whisky Advocate Whisky of the Year, the second Whisky of the Year for Heaven Hill Distillery in the past four years. In 2019 Heaven Hill Distillery was named San Francisco World Spirits Competition Distillery of the Year, Best in Show Whisky, and previously held the titles of 2018 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition Best Bourbon, 2016 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Heaven Hill reminds everyone to think wisely, drink wisely®.
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