OUR STORY

In 1620, George Thorpe, our 7th great-grandfather, arrived in America with the intention of establishing a college. However, his legacy would grow far beyond education. Upon meeting the Native Americans of the region, George was introduced to their most vital crop—corn. In the fall of that year, he made a groundbreaking decision: substituting corn for barley to distill America’s first corn whiskey. This innovation earned George the title of the “Grandfather of Corn Whiskey,” not just in our family, but in American history.

In a letter home, George affectionately described his creation as a “soe good drinke of Indian corn,” even declaring it superior to “good stronge English beer.”

Today, we proudly carry on George’s legacy, honoring four centuries of tradition by crafting our own version of that “soe good drink,” a bourbon that blends history, craftsmanship, and bold flavor.