Meet the Creators Who Make Craft Whiskey Possible

Behind the scenes of your favorite local whiskey, coopers, maltsters, farmers, and other tradespeople are making key contributions.

The Space Makers: Dalkita Architecture and Construction

Dalkita Architecture and Construction designs craft distilleries for the likes of Stranahan’s in Denver.

New York’s Pedersen Farms grows heirloom rye and other special grains for distillers like New York Distilling Co.

AAA Metal Fabrication in Oregon creates custom stills and other equipment for whiskey makers.

Washington’s Skagit Valley Malting provides custom grains to a number of craft whiskey makers, including Westland Distillery.

From still fabricators to farmers, craft distillers call upon these professionals to help them make whiskey.

The Minnesota cooperage has patented the Honey Comb stave, one of many innovations it offers to craft distillers.

New single malt distilleries draw on the storied history of scotch whisky while adding unique contemporary twists.

Infused with real fruit and avoiding sugary additives, cherry-flavored whiskeys put summer flavor in your glass.

Once almost disappeared, Ireland’s most unique style is returning to the spotlight as distilleries craft unique interpretations.

Michael Myers draws on his artistic vision to make whiskey at Distillery 291.

Matt Rehwoldt, aka Aiden English, loves bourbon and rye almost as much as wrestling.