West Fork Whiskey exists to provide you with high-quality and affordable spirits. They produce wheat-centric bourbon, earthy and spicy rye, and more. The brand uses locally-sourced ingredients to make sure each bottle expresses the true flavor of Indianapolis.
Giving you the best of Indiana whiskey (Photo from West Fork Whiskey Co.’s Facebook page)
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Their expressions are an interpretation of America’s native spirit. Using a 100% grain-to-glass process, the brand creates the best-tasting whiskey in the state and beyond! They are self-produced, and through their hard work and dedication, they have continued offering the true bold taste of Indianapolis’ whiskey to the world.
Founded in 2014, West Fork Whiskey became the first all-whiskey distillery in Indy. The state is well-known for its cornfields, but West Fork Whiskey is here to make sure that everybody knows what else the Hoosier State has to offer.
West Fork Whiskey gives you authentic grain-to-glass expressions
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There’s no doubt that Indy produces some of the best corn in the world, something that West Fork Whiskey uses to their advantage. Founders Blake Jones and David McIntyre saw the potential to create the best whiskey from the best corn—and thus West Fork Whiskey was born.
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Old Hamer is known as the finest whiskey around since the 19th century. The Hamer family distilled excess corn at their mill in Lawrence County, then sold the whiskey to liquor lovers across the land.
West Fork Whiskey is now resurrecting the brand as an ode to the great Indiana whiskey tradition. After making its mark in the history books, Old Hamer is available once again! West Fork Whiskey makes sure that the brand is an accurate representation of the greatest Indiana whiskey—some say it’s almost identical to how the Old Hamer family made it.
A complex and pleasant expression (Photo from West Fork Whiskey Co.’s Facebook page)
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The Old Hamer 80 Proof Straight Bourbon is aged for two years minimum, with a mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. It’s a mildly complex whiskey with nutty, floral and citrus fruit notes. A refreshing bourbon that’s perfect on a hot day, it also provides a satisfying medium finish.
A whiskey offering distinct and well-layered flavors
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The Old Hamer Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is also aged for a minimum of two years. It has a caramel color and a nose of orange, butterscotch, and oak balanced by hints of fresh fruit. The palate offers caramel and peanut flavors as well as baking spice. It has a medium finish with a strong peanut note followed by lingering hints of cinnamon and baking spice.
100% Indiana corn whiskey (Photo from West Fork Whiskey Co.’s Facebook page)
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All or Nothing is made from 100% Indiana corn and aged in bourbon barrels. It has a very unique taste as the flavors of cinnamon, tart fruit, and caramel come together. The finish is crisp, reminiscent of bourbon or single malt whiskey.
Carefully distilled to accentuate the corn flavor
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2-Hour Delay also comes from 100% Indiana corn. It’s a hand-made and unaged whiskey that’s processed at West Fork from grain to glass. It offers a distinct nose and a wonderful explosion of caramel and smoked butterscotch flavor for the palate. Expect a sweet and warm finish that balances the rich taste.
The first bourbon from West Fork Whiskey
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The Colonel is a wheat-centric bourbon named after one of the founder’s fathers. It gives you a soft and smooth experience with vanilla and caramel flavors. There’s a lot of sweetness going on with this whiskey, making it perfect on ice, neat, or with a splash of water. You can also use it in many varieties of bourbon-based cocktails.
Showcasing the best of Indiana’s corn
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B-Street Blues is the second bourbon from West Fork Whiskey using corn and rye produced in Indiana. You’ll find a very robust flavor with a spicy finish—this is one of the best options for whiskey lovers to pick at the bar.
The first rye whiskey from West Fork
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Rye-Ter’s Block offers a bold and earthy flavor with spicy notes, balanced by its Indiana-style smoothness and soft corn finish. This8 whiskey that pays homage to the oldest rye whiskeys produced in the nation.
The first flavored whiskey from West Fork
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The 3rd Degree is produced by combining West Fork’s traditional whiskey and three other ingredients: simple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and dried chili peppers. This expression is perfect with a cube of ice, in a cocktail, or served neat.
With their diligent and resourceful model, there’s plenty more in store for West Fork Whiskey. Born in the state of Indiana and strengthened by their loyalty, the brand continues to use local grains from their own farm mill. They look forward to milling and producing grains for more future spirits and expanding their alcoholic beverage base.
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References:
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https://www.westforkwhiskey.com/oldhamer
https://www.westforkwhiskey.com/about
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