Single Blend Collection No. 2025-1: ‘Dynamite Batch’

Through artwork and narrative storytelling, Whiskey Trust’s Batch 2025-1 relays the tale of the 1888 dynamite explosion atop the Shufeldt Distillery in Chicago. The culprit was the first iteration of the Whiskey Trust, an Illinois conglomerate in the business of terrorizing distillers who would not join—like Shufeldt, which refused to cede control. That kind of defiance makes Chicago a strong market for whiskey distillers (and drinkers), and helped us choose our name. It’s about trusting the whiskey in your glass, and the people who make it. Our inaugural blend takes in both complex sweetness and deep wood, making it an ideal sipper.

On the nose: Creme brulee crust, maple syrup, wisp of bonfire

On the palate: Oak, stone fruit, toasted waffles