The originalbottlingsof VeryOldeSt Nick were produced by Julien Van Winkle III inLawrenceburg, using whiskey procured from Heaven Hill distillery. When his stock ran out, the brand was purchased by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers who began to bottle it atWillettdistillery. Although the supply for for these newer releases has never been confirmed as continuing to be Heaven Hill stock, it is where most ofKBDbarrels were procured from, and Van Winkle himself has strongly hinted at the continued connection.