Get into the patriotic spirit! Our cherry-finished DEFIANT Patriot Whisky arrives on Veteran’s Day. It’s rebelliously good for heroes.
Golden Valley North Carolina, 2025
Blue Ridge Distilling Co. LLC, maker of award winning DEFIANT Whisky, will be releasing the 2025 DEFIANT Patriot Whisky this November on Veteran’s Day. 2025 marks the fourth year of Patriot Whisky releases with proceeds going to veteran organizations. This year’s Patriot Whisky is a small batch American single malt with toasted oak, finished in a single, cherry-wood (Sakura) barrel.
DEFIANT Whisky starts with water drawn from deep under the distillery that is of such natural purity, it is not altered in any way. It is made with 100% malted barley, cold ground on a custom roller mill. The freshly milled grist begins the mashing process just moments later. Specially cultured yeast, expertly pitched, gives the whisky life. A hand-built copper potstill captures the elusive spirit. Initially, toasted American white oak softens the whisky, developing a rich amber color, then it is finished in a single cherry wood barrel to make a delicate, aromatic spirit that maintains the taste of cherry, honey, vanilla, caramel, and toasted cereals.
Blue Ridge Distilling Co. supports veteran organizations whose focus is helping those who have been wounded in combat and suffer major disabilities and those who have severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from combat service. We sent them into the breach, they heeded the call, and now is the time to repay them for their sacrifice.
