What West Fork Whiskey does

West Fork Whiskey Co. is an Indiana-based craft bourbon distillery founded in 2014 and headquartered at 10 E 191st St, Westfield, Indiana, operating from a 35,000 sq. ft. facility that houses production, a full-service restaurant (the Mash House), an intimate cocktail lounge (the Stave), and a 5,000 sq. ft. event center. The company produces two complementary brands: the flagship West Fork line of small-batch straight bourbons (wheated, high-rye, and a Wheated Bottled in Bond) and the heritage Old Hamer line, which revives a 19th-century Lawrence County, Indiana brand and is built around a proprietary 99% corn / 1% malted barley mash bill aged a minimum of four years in 53-gallon new charred American oak barrels. Additional Hugh Hamer expressions include Double Oaked, Maple Finish, and Rum Barrel finishes, plus flavored offerings such as Frenchy's French Toast, with selective use of Speyside-format barrels for the 10 Year expression. Production is supplemented by a strategic partnership with MGP that allows the company to scale while preserving a 100% Indiana grain-to-glass claim.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer through e-commerce, on-site hospitality at the Mash House and Stave Cocktail Lounge, and the West Fork Social House in Fountain Square, Indianapolis; wholesale distribution to Indiana bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and liquor stores; and event-driven revenue from distillery tours, whiskey classes (Chocolate Pairing, Whiskey in the Dark), corporate and private event rentals, and a Whsky Club membership that grants early access and members-only tastings. Pricing on the core lineup spans $29.99 (Old Hamer 80 Proof) to $84.99 (Old Hamer 10 Year), with Hugh Hamer finishes priced at $59.99–$69.99 and the West Fork Wheated at $34.99, supporting a tiered entry-to-premium positioning. Revenue is generated from one-time bottle and barrel sales, professional services (contract distilling, event venue rental), and ancillary food and beverage spend on-site. The customer base is fragmented across whiskey enthusiasts, hospitality buyers, corporate event hosts, and everyday consumers, with no material single-customer dependency. As of 2026, the company has entered an agreement to divest its Westfield hospitality and real estate assets, retaining wholesale, retail, and Fountain Square operations, indicating a strategic refocus toward a leaner asset-light model.

Name

West Fork Whiskey

Legal name

West Fork Whiskey Co.

Website

https://westforkwhiskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

West Fork Whiskey Co. is an Indiana-based craft distillery producing two bourbon brands (West Fork and heritage Old Hamer) and operating the Mash House restaurant, Stave Cocktail Lounge, event center, and West Fork Social House, with distribution and barrel-pick programs across Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Bourbon Whiskey

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft bourbon distillery
• Small batch whiskey
• Indiana grain-to-glass
• Bourbon manufacturing
• Distillery hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Whiskey Product Sales: Direct sales of bottled bourbons including West Fork Whiskey (Wheated, High Rye, Wheated Bottled in Bond, Frenchy's French Toast) and Old Hamer line (80 Proof, 100 Proof, Cask Strength, 10 Year, Hugh Hamer variants). Products sold through e-commerce, on-site, and wholesale distribution.
2. Hospitality and Food Service: Revenue from the Mash House restaurant, craft cocktails, bourbon tastings, and bar service at the distillery location. Includes indoor dining, seasonal patio seating, and happy hour programs.
3. Contract Distilling Services: Offers contract distillation services to other brands based on availability in their production schedule.
4. Barrel Pick Programs: Corporate and personal barrel pick programs where customers purchase full or half barrels of whiskey with semi-customizable labels. Minimum half-barrel purchase required for corporate picks.
5. Event Venue Rental: Private event rentals including the Stave Cocktail Lounge (capacity 40), Event Center (capacity 300), and Mash House Mezzanine (capacity 90).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

West Fork Whiskey Co. is an Indiana-based craft distillery that produces small-batch bourbon whiskeys under two flagship brands—West Fork (wheated and high-rye) and Old Hamer (a revived 19th-century heritage label featuring a 99% corn mash bill). The company operates a 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Westfield, Indiana combining distilling operations with the Mash House restaurant, Stave Cocktail Lounge, and Event Center. Additional offerings include distillery tours, whiskey classes, a members-only Whiskey Club, corporate and private event hosting, barrel pick programs, and contract distilling services for other brands.

Product overview

West Fork Whiskey Co. is an Indiana-based craft whiskey distillery producing two primary bourbon brands: West Fork Whiskey (featuring wheated and high-rye small batch expressions) and Old Hamer (heritage bourbon with 99% corn mash bill). The company operates hospitality venues including The Mash House restaurant, The Stave Cocktail Lounge, and event spaces at their 35,000 sq. ft. Westfield facility. Additional offerings include distillery tours, whiskey education classes, a membership club (Whsky Club), corporate/private event hosting, barrel pick programs, and contract distilling services. All spirits are 100% Indiana from grain to glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• West Fork Wheated Bourbon Small batch straight bourbon with a wheat-centric mash bill (73% corn, 17% wheat, 10% rye), soft and smooth with hints of vanilla and caramel, aged minimum 4 years in large format new charred American oak barrels. Targeted at whiskey enthusiasts and bourbon drinkers.
• West Fork High Rye Bourbon Small batch straight bourbon showcasing Indiana corn and rye with a robust, spicy finish. Aged minimum 4 years in new charred American oak barrels. Targeted at bourbon drinkers preferring spicier flavor profiles.
• West Fork Wheated Bottled in Bond Bourbon crafted according to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 standards, featuring a corn and wheat predominant mash bill with notes of caramel, vanilla, and hint of spice. Targeted at bourbon enthusiasts seeking federally regulated quality standards.
• Frenchy's French Toast Bourbon Flavored bourbon infusion bringing breakfast vibes with rich notes of maple syrup and warm cinnamon at 60 proof (30% ABV). Targeted at casual consumers and gift purchasers.
• Old Hamer 80 Proof Entry-level bourbon featuring the Old Hamer Standard mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. Aged minimum 4 years in 53-gallon new charred American oak barrels. Sweet and soft profile with stone fruit, cherry, and vanilla notes. Targeted at bourbon drinkers seeking smooth, sweeter whiskey.
• Old Hamer 100 Proof Single barrel offering with elevated proof and enhanced flavor profile, aged minimum 4 years in 53-gallon new charred American oak barrels. Non-chill filtered. Targeted at bourbon enthusiasts seeking higher proof.
• Old Hamer Cask Strength Barrel proof bourbon ranging 115-120 proof depending on batch. Features the 99% corn, 1% malted barley mash bill aged minimum 4 years in 53-gallon new charred American oak barrels. Targeted at bourbon connoisseurs.
• Old Hamer 10 Year Aged 10 years in 53 gallon Speyside barrels, proofed to 100. Features the Old Hamer Standard mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. Non-chill filtered. The company's oldest aged expression to date. Targeted at premium bourbon collectors.
• Hugh Hamer Double Oaked Double oaked expression with freshly charred oak and spicy dark chocolate on the nose, oak and cherry notes on palate. Targeted at premium bourbon drinkers. Award-winning expression (Double Gold, 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition).
• Hugh Hamer Maple Finish Bourbon finished in maple syrup barrels, offering notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, and rich maple sweetness. Aged 4-6 years minimum. Targeted at bourbon enthusiasts seeking dessert-like flavor profiles.
• Hugh Hamer Maple Finish Cask Strength Barrel strength expression of maple-finished bourbon with notes of caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and smooth sweetness. Targeted at premium bourbon collectors.
• Hugh Hamer Rum Finish Bourbon finished in rum barrels, adding sweet white and spiced rum characteristics. Aged 4-6 years minimum at 103 proof. Notes of sweet molasses, persimmon pudding, cane sugar. Targeted at premium bourbon enthusiasts.
• The Mash House Restaurant Full-service restaurant at the Westfield distillery facility serving Midwest comfort food alongside craft cocktails and bourbon tastings. Includes indoor dining, seasonal patio seating, and a rewards program. Targeted at distillery visitors and local diners.
• The Stave Cocktail Lounge Speakeasy-inspired intimate cocktail lounge showcasing whiskey expressions. Located inside the Westfield facility, available for event rentals. Targeted at cocktail enthusiasts and event attendees.
• Distillery Tours Guided tours including Bourbon Neat Tour, Barrel Thieving Tour, and behind-the-scenes production experiences. Targeted at whiskey enthusiasts and tourists.
• Whiskey Classes Educational experiences including Whiskey Production class, Chocolate Pairing Class, and Whiskey in the Dark blind tasting. Targeted at whiskey learners and enthusiasts.
• Whsky Club Membership Exclusive distillery membership offering early access to releases, behind-the-scenes content, special distillery events, and exclusive tastings for shaping future releases. Targeted at loyal whiskey enthusiasts.
• Corporate Events Venue Rental Corporate event hosting including networking mixers, cocktail hours, presentations, seminars, holiday celebrations, and retirement parties. Full venue buyout available. Targeted at businesses and professional organizations.
• Private Celebrations Venue Rental
• Single Barrel / Barrel Pick Program
• Contract Distilling Services Contract distillation services offered based on production schedule availability for external brands. Targeted at other spirits brands needing production capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Double Gold Medal - Hugh Hamer Double Oak at 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Homebuilder Partnership (Westfield Expansion)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2024Partnership with a homebuilder to expand the Westfield campus, as reported by Indiana Business Journal. This partnership relates to real estate development for the company's Westfield facility expansion.
• MGP (Indiana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with MGP (another Indiana-based distiller) to maintain West Fork's commitment to Indiana production while meeting growing demand. MGP provides production capacity to supplement West Fork's own distilling operations, allowing West Fork to maintain quality standards while scaling production. Every drop of Old Hamer whiskey is distilled, aged, blended, and bottled in Indiana.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Starlight Distillery (Huber's Orchard & Winery): Indiana-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and other spirits on a family farm with on-site restaurant and tasting room. Directly comparable as an Indiana craft distillery with hospitality venue and DTC focus.

Direct peers

• MGP Ingredients: Large Indiana-based distiller that produces spirits at scale, including for private label and craft brand customers. Directly comparable as a strategic Indiana distilling partner and competitor for shelf space and contract production work.
• Rabbit Hole Cavehill: Louisville, Kentucky-based craft bourbon distillery producing small-batch, modern-profile bourbons with hospitality and tasting room. Comparable in craft premium positioning, hospitality-anchored brand, and DTC-driven go-to-market.
• Penelope Bourbon: American craft bourbon producer known for sourced and estate-distilled expressions with strong DTC and bar program distribution. Comparable as a rapidly-scaling craft bourbon brand with multi-tier product range and emphasis on unique finishes.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon and rye with on-site tasting room and broad distribution. Comparable small-to-mid craft distiller with grain-to-glass positioning and hospitality venue.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye producer focused on premium small-batch releases with strong industry awards. Comparable premium craft positioning and emphasis on single barrel and cask-strength expressions.
• Old Elk Distillery: Colorado-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and whiskey with broad national distribution. Comparable craft premium positioning and multi-tier product strategy.
• Treaty Oak Distilling: Texas-based craft distillery producing bourbon, gin, and other spirits with hospitality venue and DTC focus. Comparable craft distillery with on-site restaurant/bar and emphasis on grain-to-glass local sourcing.

Emerging players

• Bardstown Bourbon Company: Kentucky-based modern craft distillery combining custom distillation services with proprietary bourbon brands. Comparable as a craft distiller offering contract distilling services alongside branded product lines.
• Brother's Bond Bourbon: Celebrity-backed craft bourbon brand with strong DTC and national wholesale distribution. Comparable craft premium positioning, sourced-distilled model, and emphasis on unique bottle/brand storytelling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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