Heaven Hill Brands Assists Hospitality Professionals and Communities During Time of Need
Another splash of spirit filled news! Kentucky’s Heaven Hill Brands announced that they will be distributing several donations throughout communities totaling to an amount of $400,000. As of recent COVID-19 happenings, the hospitality industry has been heavily hit with lost jobs and many are suffering. Fortunately, Heaven Hill has had a great past of supporting their employees, their families, and communities. The company has been family owned and operated for 85 years with locations in the United States, Canada, and Ireland.
“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
Heaven Hill 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
In efforts to support the hospitality industry, Heaven Hill will make contributions to their local communities and their charitable organizations that support bartenders, hospitality industry professionals, and their families. Not a bartender, but want to take a stab at some at home cocktails? These bourbon quarantini cocktails can certainly lift your spirits!
Heaven Hill – In the Spirit of Sanitizing
And while we’re on the topic of lifting our spirits, Heaven Hill additionally announced that they will also be using their alcohol production facilities to assist with hand sanitizer production due to shortages.
Fun Fact: *Did you know that there are 2 barrels of bourbon for every person in the state of Kentucky?
List of Heaven Hill Production Facilities Making Sanitizer:
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in Downtown Louisville, Ky.
- Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in Dripping Springs, Texas
- Black Velvet Distillery in Lethbridge, Canada
Heaven Hill is making sure to implement sanitary precautions and social distancing measures to protect employees. All sanitizers are approved by the guidelines of the FDA.
Stuck at Home and want to try something new for dinner tonight? Here’s an Evan Williams Bourbon Easy Slow Cooker Meatball Recipe!
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Planning Your Future Trip to Kentucky (The Right Way)
Be sure to check out Heaven Hill and the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, all of which are part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail! Transportation will be easy, and all can be mapped out and selected with the knowledgeable help of Mint Julep Tours.
