What Wyoming Whiskey does

Wyoming Whiskey, Inc. operates Wyoming's first legal distillery, producing small-batch bourbon whiskey at its headquarters and production facility in Kirby, Wyoming (population 76). The company was founded in 2006 (first production July 4, 2009; commercial launch December 1, 2012) by fourth-generation ranchers Brad Mead and David DeFazio to diversify the Mead family cattle business. The distillery ages all whiskey for a minimum of five years across seven rickhouses in the Big Horn Basin, where temperature swings from -66°F to 116°F drive distinctive maturation. Production uses locally sourced non-GMO grains from Byron, Wyoming, water from a Madison Formation limestone aquifer, a proprietary dual-yeast fermentation process, and a ground-up batching approach developed to handle the natural barrel hierarchy created by the climate.

The product portfolio centers on four core expressions: Small Batch Bourbon (flagship, 88 proof), Double Cask (sherry-finished, 100 proof), Outryder American Whiskey (100 proof), and Single Barrel Bourbon (96 proof, ~220 bottles per barrel). An extensive limited-release library includes the annual National Parks Series (No. 1 through No. 5), plus special editions such as Moran, Old Faithful, Barrel Strength, Buffalo Bill Cody, Queen of the Tetons, The Grand Barrel series, and state exclusives (Wilderness in Yellowstone area, Acadia in Maine, Independence Rock and Statesman in Wyoming). Branded merchandise is sold alongside the spirits.

Wyoming Whiskey generates revenue through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (powered by LiquidCommerce with complimentary nationwide shipping), two company-owned retail locations (Kirby Whiskey Shop at the distillery and Jackson Barrel House), and partnerships with online alcohol retailers including ReserveBar, Caskers, Flaviar, and Minibar. Distribution is concentrated in the United States with regional exclusivity for select SKUs. The company was previously majority-owned (80%) by Scottish spirits group Edrington, which completed the sale of that stake to WW Partners in 2024-2025. A defining element of the brand is the Wide Open Spaces conservation partnership program with the National Park Foundation, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, Yellowstone Forever, and Friends of Acadia, under which $5 per bottle on select releases is donated to preservation efforts.

Name

Wyoming Whiskey

Legal name

Wyoming Whiskey, Inc.

Website

https://wyomingwhiskey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wyoming Whiskey is a craft bourbon distillery and Wyoming's first legal distillery, producing small-batch bourbon from locally sourced non-GMO grains and limestone aquifer water, aged in seven rickhouses and sold via DTC e-commerce, retail stores, and online alcohol partners to craft bourbon enthusiasts and conservation-minded consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Bourbon Whiskey

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Liquor Stores (General Off-Premise) (CRANAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft bourbon whiskey
• Small batch bourbon
• Single barrel bourbon
• Whiskey distillery products
• Limited edition spirits

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Whiskey Product Sales: Wyoming Whiskey generates revenue through direct sales of craft bourbon whiskeys including flagship Small Batch Bourbon, Double Cask, Outryder, Single Barrel, and limited-edition National Parks series. Products are sold through company-owned retail stores, e-commerce website, and online retail partners with complimentary nationwide shipping.
2. Merchandise and Gear Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and whiskey-related goods through the online gear shop and retail locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wyoming Whiskey is a craft bourbon whiskey distillery that produces, ages, and bottles its spirits entirely in Kirby, Wyoming. The portfolio centers on four core expressions (Small Batch Bourbon, Double Cask, Outryder, and Single Barrel) supported by an extensive library of limited-edition and single-barrel releases, sold directly to consumers through company-owned stores, a nationwide e-commerce site, and online alcohol retail partners.

Product overview

Wyoming Whiskey is a craft bourbon whiskey company offering a portfolio of spirits centered on a core line of four main bourbon expressions, complemented by an extensive library of limited-edition and single-barrel releases. The core products include Small Batch Bourbon (flagship, 88 proof), Double Cask Bourbon (sherry-finished, 100 proof), Outryder Whiskey (high rye American whiskey, 100 proof), and Single Barrel (96 proof). The limited-release lineup includes the annual National Parks Series (No. 1 through No. 5) celebrating America's national parks with partnership donations, plus special expressions like Moran (10-year, 110 proof), Old Faithful (108 proof), Barrel Strength (122.4 proof), and regional exclusives like Wilderness (Yellowstone), Acadia (Maine), and Independence Rock (Wyoming). All whiskeys are distilled, aged, and bottled in Kirby, Wyoming using locally sourced non-GMO grains and water from a limestone aquifer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Small Batch Bourbon: Award-winning flagship bourbon whiskey, aged 5 years at 88 proof.
• Double Cask
• Outryder
• Single Barrel
• National Parks No. 4
• National Parks No.5
• Moran
• Buffalo Bill Cody
• Acadia National Park
• Old Faithful
• Wilderness
• Barrel Strength
• Queen of the Tetons
• Independence Rock
• National Parks No. 3
• The Grand Barrel 2707
• The Grand Barrel 2641
• The Grand Barrel 2623
• 10-Year Anniversary
• Steamboat
• National Parks No. 2
• 1872
• Statesman
• National Parks No. 1

Products and services

• Small Batch Bourbon The flagship award-winning straight bourbon whiskey from Wyoming Whiskey, aged a minimum of 5 years and bottled at 88 proof. Made from non-GMO grains sourced locally in Byron, Wyoming, it is the defining product of the distillery and is offered to individual bourbon consumers via direct e-commerce and retail.
• Double Cask Bourbon Straight bourbon whiskey finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. Aged 5 years initially in new charred oak and then secondary matured in sherry casks for added sweetness and complexity, bottled at 100 proof for bourbon enthusiasts seeking a richer core expression.
• Outryder Whiskey Straight American whiskey blending stray batches of high rye bourbon with rye whiskey, balancing notes of baked fruit and caramel with aromatic rye spice. Bottled at 100 proof and positioned for bourbon and rye drinkers seeking a distinctive core expression.
• Single Barrel Bourbon Limited release single barrel bourbon chosen for its singular character, yielding approximately 220 bottles per barrel. Aged 5 years and bottled at 96 proof, capturing a unique bourbon moment in time for collectors and enthusiasts.
• National Parks No. 4 Bourbon Fourth collectible limited-edition release in the annual National Park Series, celebrating Mammoth Hot Springs at Yellowstone National Park with artwork inspired by photographer F. Jay Haynes. Bottled at 98 proof, aged 5 years, for collectors of National Parks series releases.
• National Parks No. 5 Bourbon Fifth chapter in the National Parks Series celebrating the Teton Range, created in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation with $5 per bottle donated. Features Thomas Moran artwork, aged 5 years, and bottled at 96 proof for National Parks series collectors.
• Moran Limited Edition Bourbon Limited-edition 10-year-old bourbon named after Mt. Moran rising 12,610 feet above Jackson Lake, inspired by Thomas Moran's frontier landscapes. Supports the Grand Teton National Park Foundation and is bottled at 110 proof for premium collectors.
• Buffalo Bill Cody Bourbon 6-year-old bourbon honoring the legendary frontier figure Buffalo Bill Cody, featuring notes of leather, candied red fruits, and tobacco finish. Available in limited quantities in select states, bottled at 97 proof for heritage-themed bourbon collectors.
• Acadia National Park Edition Bourbon Limited edition bourbon exclusive to Maine retailers surrounding Acadia National Park, created in partnership with Friends of Acadia with $5 per bottle donated. Label features Hunters Head Point, bottled at 98 proof, for collectors of regional exclusives.
• Old Faithful Bourbon Limited-edition 10-year-old straight bourbon honoring Yellowstone National Park and the Old Faithful geyser, honoring photographer F. Jay Haynes. Only 400 bottles were produced, bottled at 108 proof, for ultra-rare bourbon collectors.
• Wilderness Bourbon Straight bourbon exclusive to retailers in and around Yellowstone National Park, supporting Yellowstone Forever with $5 from every bottle donated. Bottled at 84 proof, targeted at Yellowstone-area visitors and regional collectors.
• Barrel Strength Bourbon Limited edition bourbon drawn from the top one or two barrels in the warehouses, chosen for unique character and bottled at barrel-proof to capture maximum flavor and richness. Aged 8 years at 122.4 proof for high-proof bourbon enthusiasts.
• Queen of the Tetons Bourbon Limited edition bourbon honoring Grizzly 399, a famous grizzly bear matriarch. Crafted from select barrels with notes of honey, field berries, and brown sugar, with all brand profits donated to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. Bottled at 99 proof for conservation-driven collectors.
• Independence Rock Bourbon Wyoming-exclusive whiskey honoring the Oregon, Mormon, and California trail pioneers, crafted from grains farmed in Wyoming soil and released on the anniversary of Wyoming Whiskey's first production on July 4th, 2009. Supports Wyoming's pioneering spirit and targets Wyoming-state bourbon enthusiasts.
• National Parks No. 3 Bourbon Third collectible limited-edition release in the annual National Park Series celebrating Snake River and Grand Teton National Park. Supports the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, bottled at 105 proof, aimed at National Parks series collectors.
• The Grand Barrel 2707 Rye Bourbon Select single barrel rye bourbon from the Grand Barrel series, one of three barrels celebrating Wyoming Whiskey's commitment to wide open spaces protection. Proceeds support Grand Teton National Park Foundation, bottled at 111.8 proof for rye bourbon enthusiasts.
• The Grand Barrel 2641 Rye Bourbon Select single barrel rye bourbon from the Grand Barrel series, part of the third Wide Open Spaces chapter supporting Grand Teton National Park. Bottled at 120.4 proof, targeted at high-proof rye bourbon collectors.
• The Grand Barrel 2623 Rye Bourbon Select single barrel rye bourbon from the Grand Barrel series, the highest proof in the series. Supports Grand Teton National Park Foundation, bottled at 125.2 proof, for ultra-high-proof rye bourbon collectors.
• National Parks No. 2 Bourbon Second National Park Series limited edition celebrating Yellowstone National Park's 150th anniversary, inspired by artist Thomas Moran and the 1871 Hayden Geological Survey. Supports Yellowstone Forever and is positioned for National Parks series collectors.
• 1872 Yellowstone Bourbon Limited edition straight bourbon honoring the first 150 years of Yellowstone National Park. A unique 9-year-old blend of wheated and rye bourbons created by Master Blender Nancy Fraley, bottled at 116 proof, for collectors of Yellowstone anniversary releases.
• National Parks No. 1 Bourbon First limited edition in the annual National Park Series honoring Grand Teton National Park, celebrating the partnership with the National Park Foundation to protect Wyoming's natural landscape. Bottled at 92 proof, for National Parks series collectors.
• Steamboat Bourbon Special release bourbon honoring Steamboat, an iconic Wyoming horse, bottled in summer 2018. Straight bourbon batched using barrels selected from the bottom ricks, 90 proof, with all grains non-GMO and grown in Wyoming, for heritage-themed collectors.
• Statesman Bourbon Limited Wyoming state exclusive bourbon honoring Senator Clifford P. Hansen, bottled at 97 proof with a commemorative campaign button. Bourbon capturing the storied life of Senator Hansen, targeted at Wyoming bourbon enthusiasts.
• 10-Year Anniversary Bourbon Special release 10-year-old bourbon commemorating the company's 10-year anniversary. Original Master Distiller Steve Nally and Master Blender Nancy Fraley barrel selected and batched this release for anniversary bourbon collectors.
• Branded Gear and Merchandise Wyoming Whiskey-branded apparel, accessories, and whiskey-related merchandise sold through the online gear shop powered by Lightspeed and at the Kirby Whiskey Shop and Jackson Barrel House retail locations. Targeted at brand loyalists and consumers seeking Wyoming Whiskey lifestyle products.

Quantifiable outcome

• One barrel yields approximately 220 bottles of Single Barrel bourbon

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Park FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyoming Whiskey's Wide Open Spaces series is a partnership with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The partnership aims to protect and preserve America's National Parks for future generations.
• Grand Teton National Park FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Parks No. 5 release is created in partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. $5 from every bottle sold supports their efforts in conservation and preservation of Grand Teton National Park.
• Yellowstone ForevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyoming Whiskey supports Yellowstone Forever through proceeds from National Parks No. 2, No. 4, Old Faithful, and Wilderness releases. These limited-edition whiskeys help fund Yellowstone Forever's efforts to protect, preserve, and enhance America's first National Park.
• Friends of AcadiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Acadia National Park limited-edition release was created in partnership with Friends of Acadia. $5 from each bottle sold supports their continued stewardship of Acadia National Park's natural beauty, ecological vitality, and rich cultural resources.
• LiquidCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationSales through WyomingWhiskey.com are powered by LiquidCommerce, which facilitates the sale by connecting consumers to licensed alcohol retailers within their network. This platform ensures compliance with local regulations while delivering products nationwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Castle & Key Distillery: Kentucky craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, and gin with a strong historic-site tourism experience and DTC-focused retail strategy. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey for its tourism/DTC emphasis, small-batch craft positioning, and limited-edition releases tied to a distinctive distillery identity.
• Breckenridge Distillery: Colorado-based craft distillery producing bourbon and whiskey in a high-altitude, mountain-terroir setting with strong DTC, restaurant, and limited-edition strategies. Highly comparable to Wyoming Whiskey as a regionally-rooted craft bourbon producer leveraging unique mountain geography and direct-to-consumer retail.
• Smooth Ambler: West Virginia craft distillery producing bourbon and rye with strong enthusiast following, small-batch releases, and national craft distribution. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey as an independent craft bourbon producer emphasizing regional identity and small-batch production.
• Knob Creek: Beam Suntory's small-batch craft bourbon line featuring higher-proof, aged expressions and single-barrel releases aimed at whiskey enthusiasts. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey for its small-batch, higher-proof, and limited single-barrel positioning within a larger portfolio.
• Old Elk Distillery: Colorado-based independent craft distillery producing small-batch bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys, distributed nationally with emphasis on premium craft positioning. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey as a privately-held, regional craft bourbon brand scaling into national craft distribution.
• Wilderness Trail Distillery: Kentucky craft bourbon and rye distillery with proprietary yeast and fermentation techniques producing award-winning small-batch and single-barrel releases. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey for its craft bourbon focus, proprietary fermentation processes, and premium small-batch positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Woodford Reserve: Brown-Forman-owned premium Kentucky bourbon with a craft, small-batch positioning and significant limited-edition and specialty-finish releases (e.g., Double Oaked, rye variants). Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey for its craft-style branding, limited releases, and emphasis on-site distillery experience.
• Maker's Mark: Beam Suntory-owned premium small-batch bourbon crafted at a single Loretto, Kentucky distillery. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey as a heritage craft bourbon built around terroir, single-site production, and a strong flagship-plus-limited-edition portfolio targeting connoisseur and gifting occasions.
• Bulleit Bourbon: Diageo-owned frontier-styled bourbon with rye, bourbon, and limited 10-year expressions sold nationwide through traditional three-tier distribution. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey for its American-West/frontier branding cues, rye-forward lineup, and limited-edition collectible releases.

Emerging players

• Middle West Spirits: Ohio-based craft distillery producing bourbon, rye, vodka, and gin with a strong DTC and on-premise presence. Comparable to Wyoming Whiskey as an independent craft distillery scaling beyond its home state through DTC, hospitality, and selective national distribution.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

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Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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M&A

Investments

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