OPENING IN 2025
WELCOME TO PLEASUREVILLE, KY
Located on over 160 acres of rolling hills astride Six Mile Creek, the picturesque property was once owned by Squire Boone, the brother of legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone. Quietly under development since 2017, the distillery has been producing small batches of exceptional bourbon on its custom Vendome still since 2018. The Heaven’s Door Distillery features two separate stillhouses, each in its own towering western horse barn, a Visitor’s Center with tasting rooms and lounges overlooking the valley and Six Mile Creek, an eighteenth-century grist mill, two eighteenth-century cabins and a Moravian barn, all of which have been painstakingly restored. Heaven’s Door Distillery plans to open its doors to the public in 2025.
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“We selected this location for its remarkable natural beauty and unique ecosystem that has enabled us to make exceptional bourbon and create an unrivaled visitor experience. Heaven’s Door is committed to the art of craft whiskey, we honor the legacy of the many pioneers who have helped make Kentucky bourbon what it is today. We are thrilled to have Heaven’s Door be part of this storied tradition.”
- Marc Bushala, Co-founder & CEO of of Heaven’s Door Spirits.
“There is no better place on Earth for the Heaven’s Door Distillery than Pleasureville, Kentucky. The entire project was thoughtfully designed, respecting the terrain and supporting the local community. It has been a pleasure to watch this vision unfold over the past five years.”
– John Logan Brent, Executive Judge for Henry County, Kentucky.
Meet the Maker
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Ken Pierce, an industry veteran, was brought on as Master Distiller to lead the project from design through distillation. Ken began his illustrious career with Barton Brands Distillery, initially working as Senior Chemist to Director of Distillation and eventually becoming Master Distiller. Ken was instrumental in the development of 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and its limited release expressions.
“The Heaven’s Door Distillery has been an incredible project, from inception to production of our first barrels. For me, this is a living legacy of my 40 years in the industry and my passion for making great whiskey.”
– Ken Pierce, Master Distiller, Heaven’s Door Distillery
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
Heaven’s Door is proud to lead the way in sustainable distilling, utilizing two underground aquifers for pristine limestone water and geothermal heating and cooling for its buildings. The distillery cultivates its own heirloom grains and recycles protein-rich mash from fermentation as cattle feed on surrounding farms. Recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of eight distilleries to earn the ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan praised these distilleries for their energy-efficient operations, emphasizing the role of every manufacturing sector in emission reduction.
Ken Pierce, an industry veteran, was brought on as Master Distiller to lead the project from design through distillation. Ken began his illustrious career with Barton Brands Distillery, initially working as Senior Chemist to Director of Distillation and eventually becoming Master Distiller. Ken was instrumental in the development of 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and its limited release expressions.
The Heaven’s Door Distillery has been an incredible project, from inception to production of our first barrels. For me, this is a living legacy of my 40 years in the industry and my passion for making great whiskey.”
– Ken Pierce, Master Distiller, Heaven’s Door Distillery
