The Crew Behind the Craft: Partnerships with Purpose

We don't do partnerships for press releases or cutesy photo ops. We work with businesses that know their craft, share our values, and aren't afraid to get a little creative with whiskey barrels and wild ideas. These are the local legends helping us push the boundaries of what Indiana whiskey can be.

Geeky Goodies Bakery: Bourbon Marshmallows That'll Ruin Regular S'mores Forever

When Geeky Goodies approached us about infusing their handcrafted marshmallows with our bourbon, we didn't need to think twice. These aren't your childhood campfire marshmallows—they're bourbon-laced pillows of perfection that make regular marshmallows taste like lies. Once you've had a bourbon marshmallow, there's no going back. You're welcome and we're sorry.

The Ragamuffin Bakery: When Whiskey Meets Pastry

The Ragamuffin Bakery gets it. They took our Summer Jams whiskey and turned it into strawberry pop-tarts that would make your childhood jealous. Then they went ahead and put our bourbon in carrot cake because apparently they're not afraid of anything. This is what happens when bakers and distillers stop playing it safe and start having fun.

The Barrel Exchange 

Iron Shoe Distillery: The Bourbon Collaboration

When two distilleries get together, good things happen. Our collaboration with Iron Shoe isn't about competition – it's about pushing each other to create something neither of us would have made alone. Michigan meets Indiana, bourbon meets bourbon, and the result is worth pouring.

Program: When Breweries and Distilleries Share

Some of our favorite partnerships involve trading barrels like we're running an Indiana craft beverage black market. Here's how it works: they age beer in our used bourbon barrels, we age bourbon in their used beer barrels. Everyone wins.

• Burn 'Em Brewing (Michigan City): These folks have been cranking out over 700 beer recipes since 2013, and they know what to do with a good barrel. They age beer in our barrels, we make beer barrel bourbon. It's a beautiful cycle of mutual respect and excellent beverages.

• Studebaker Brewing Co. (South Bend): Named after the legendary South Bend automaker, these guys understand what it means to build something with pride. The barrel exchange with them produces some seriously interesting flavors that honor both our crafts.

• Lakeville Brew Crew: They take our barrels and work their brewing magic. The results speak for themselves—beer that tastes like it's been places and has stories to tell.

Iron Hand Vineyard: Wine Barrel Finished Whiskey

When you finish whiskey in wine barrels, you're walking a tightrope between brilliant and disaster. Lucky for us, Iron Hand knows their wine, and their barrels add layers of complexity to our bourbon that we couldn't achieve any other way. It's what happens when two Indiana beverage makers decide to get experimental and it actually works.

The Honey Collective: One Man Ranch & Earthling Bee Co.

Barrel-aged honey sounds fancy, but it's really just us giving local beekeepers our empty barrels and letting nature do its thing. The honey soaks up those bourbon-soaked oak flavors, creating something that's equal parts sweet and sophisticated.

• One Man Ranch brings their ethically-raised, grass-fed operation's expertise to the table. When they're not raising cattle on pasture, they're producing honey that becomes something special after spending time in our barrels.

• Earthling Bee Co. out of Lowell takes honey seriously, and when it spends time in our bourbon barrels, it transforms into liquid gold that works as well in cocktails as it does on your morning toast. Then we take it full circle and create honey barrel bourbon. It's a two-way street of sweetness.

Why These Partnerships Matter

Every one of these collaborations keeps money, creativity, and quality local. We're not partnering with faceless corporations or chasing trends for clout. These are real businesses run by real people who care about what they make and aren't afraid to experiment.

From bourbon marshmallows to barrel-aged honey to beer-barrel bourbon, these partnerships prove that the best innovation happens when craftspeople trust each other enough to share their barrels, their expertise, and their willingness to try something new.

That's the Indiana way: work with people who know their stuff, respect the craft, and aren't afraid to push boundaries. These badasses make us better, and hopefully, we return the favor.

Want to try these collaborations? Stop by our tasting room or check with our partners directly.

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