Charlotte, North Carolina (April 23, 2026) — Since launching in 2024, Oaklore Distilling Co. has quickly become one of the most talked-about American whiskey brands in the country, earning a reputation for exceptionally high-quality, small-batch releases and an almost cult-like demand for its limited cask-finished bourbons. This spring, Oaklore raises the bar once again with the release of two distinctive new expressions in its Story Series: Old Fashioned Finished Four Grain Bourbon and Port Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon.

Both whiskeys are produced under the direction of Co-Founder Thomas Bogan and begin with Oaklore’s signature four-grain bourbon mash bill—corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley—aged a minimum of six years. Select barrels sourced from Oaklore’s sister distilleries in North Carolina and Kentucky are then batched, re-barreled, and aged an additional 12 to 18 months before undergoing their final, defining finishes.

The Story Series: Old Fashioned Finished Four Grain Bourbon is finished for an additional 18 months in barrels previously used to age Oaklore’s Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer, resulting in a rich, cocktail-inspired profile layered with orange bitters, snickerdoodle, vanilla, and warming spice. Bottled at 98 proof, the release showcases Oaklore’s inventive approach to finishing while remaining grounded in classic bourbon structure.

Complementing it is the Story Series: Port Cask Finished Four Grain Bourbon, which spends an additional 12 to 18 months resting in freshly dumped domestic port wine barrels that previously held port for up to 18 years. Bottled at 92 proof, the Port Cask Finish delivers notes of dark fruit, cherry, raspberry, and sweet oak, highlighting Oaklore’s patient, flavor-forward finishing philosophy.

“These releases represent everything Oaklore stands for—patience, creativity, and a deep respect for the craft,” said Co-Founder Matt Simpkins. “Each finishing process was chosen to tell a different story while letting the underlying bourbon shine.”

Now available in limited quantities, both expressions will  retail for $89.95 SRP (Old Fashioned Finish) and $79.95 SRP (Port Cask Finish). Distribution will be limited, with bottles available at select retailers in the Carolinas and shipping nationally through Oaklore’s website at oaklore-distilling.myshopify.com, ensuring continued high demand among collectors and enthusiasts alike. And if you’re interested in trying out Oaklore’s Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned Cocktail Mixer, they are currently offering a free bottle on all orders from their website while supplies last at oaklore-distilling.myshopify.com!

Built on the idea of community and shared stories, Oaklore Distilling Co. has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the most exciting new whiskey producers in America—proving that its meteoric rise is no accident, but the result of relentless dedication to quality and craft.

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ABOUT OAKLORE DISTILLING CO.
Built on the idea of community, Oaklore Distilling Co. in Charlotte, NC celebrates great spirits and the stories that come along with them. Born of friendship and passion in 2017 Matt Simpkins, Thomas Bogan, and Travis Masters have spent years learning the art of distilling and crafting Oaklore’s signature line of spirits. Oaklore spirits – 100 percent Carolina crafted – are created with dedication to the process, ingredients, quality, and presentation. Oaklore Distilling Co. was named No.1 distillery by the Charlotte Observer’s Best in 2023 and 2024. For more information, visit www.oakloredistilling.com.