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1 week ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
In December 2024, Constellation Brands unveiled The Noble Share, a unique collaboration between High West Distillery and Casa Noble (NOM 1137). This limited-edition release for late 2024 features a unique blend of straight rye whiskeys, each finished in premium Marques de Casa Noble Añejo Tequila barrels.
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1 week ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Hard Truth Whiskey built its name on the rugged spirit of rye, rolling through Indiana like a freight train. They didn’t just settle for being another whiskey—Hard Truth set out to make Indiana rye a thing, and they got the state to back it up. That’s how you know you’re doing something right, when you can get the state on your side. And after they kicked things off with rye, they turned their sights to bourbon, proving they weren’t just here to play—they were here to leave their mark.
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1 week ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
In a world where new whiskey brands seem to appear on liquor store shelves daily, August 2023 introduced another contender: Mary Dowling Whiskey Company. The modern incarnation of Mary Dowling Whiskey is the brainchild of Kaveh Zamanian, best known for his association with Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distillery. While the historical figure of Mary Dowling was dubbed the “Mother of Bourbon,” her name remains largely unknown to many whiskey enthusiasts.
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3 weeks ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Opening in 2022 in Matthews, North Carolina—a suburb just southeast of Charlotte—Oaklore Distilling is rooted in a vision that began years earlier. Back in 2017, the founders took their first bold step by laying down barrels of whiskey in partnership with sister distilleries in both North Carolina and Kentucky. While the Kentucky source remains undisclosed, the North Carolina whiskey was distilled by Southern Distilling in Statesville, just 56 miles north.
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3 weeks ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
When it comes to bourbon, Kentucky reigns supreme. The Bluegrass State is the undisputed gold standard for quality bourbon—fittingly, also home to the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox. But while Kentucky holds firm to its bourbon legacy, other states are staking claims in different corners of the American whiskey landscape.
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3 weeks ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
While Kentucky may be synonymous with bourbon, Maryland holds a proud, though often overlooked, legacy as a cradle of rye whiskey. Before Prohibition, rye was America’s spirit of choice—and Maryland rye was among the most revered. But after Repeal, rye whiskey struggled to reclaim its former prominence, and in 1972, the last of Maryland’s post-Prohibition distilleries closed its doors, seemingly ending the chapter on a storied tradition.
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3 weeks ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Rolling Fork Spirits was founded in 2017 by Turner Wathen and Jordan Morris as an independent blender and bottler of exceptional rums. Operating out of Starlight Distillery in southern Indiana, the duo is dedicated to crafting distinctive spirits that push boundaries while honoring tradition. Among their standout creations is Fortuitous Union, an inspired blend of rum and rye whiskey. In April 2025, Rolling Fork released Batch 3 of this innovative expression.
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1 month ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Perched high above the bourbon landscape, Buzzard’s Roost has carved out a unique vantage point in American whiskey. Master Blender and co-founder Jason Brauner first opened Bourbon’s Bistro in 2005—a trailblazing establishment that quickly became a roosting ground for serious whiskey lovers and industry insiders alike. Through deepening relationships within the bourbon world, Brauner eventually took flight on a new journey, launching Buzzard’s Roost whiskey in 2019.
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1 month ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Whether you’re a seasoned camper, a weekend sports family, a poolside regular, or the go-to host for neighborhood picnics, having a reliable, high-quality cooler is essential for keeping your food and drinks cold during any outdoor activity. Maybe you’re packing dozens of sodas or beers for a party, or you’re heading out on a long weekend camping trip and need to keep your food safe from spoilage—whatever the case, not all coolers are up to the task.
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1 month ago | 
drinkhacker.com | Jacob Kiper
Founded in 2014 in the Indianapolis area, West Fork Whiskey Co. has steadily grown into a presence in the Indiana spirits scene. Today, the distillery operates out of a modern facility in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis, which houses their distilling operations, a full-service restaurant, and an event space. Like many up-and-coming craft distilleries, West Fork initially sourced its whiskey while its own distillate aged.
