12/31/2025
End of Year | 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.
This year, we welcomed new distillery partners into the West Virginia Great Barrel Company family; distillers who chose Appalachian White Oak, craftsmanship, and long-term vision at a time when the industry wasn’t taking the easy road.
There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a tough year for whiskey and bourbon. Market corrections, tighter capital, shifting consumer trends, and real pressure across the supply chain tested even the strongest operators. But what stood out most was resilience by distillers doubling down on quality, patience, and doing things the right way.
That belief is exactly why we’re optimistic.
2026 is coming with renewed momentum. Thoughtful growth. Smarter builds. Exceptional liquid aging quietly in barrels that will tell their story years from now. We’re proud to stand beside the distillers who are building for the long haul and grateful to be part of what’s next.
Here’s to the partners who joined us in 2025, the lessons learned along the way, and a stronger, more confident 2026 ahead.
From our team to yours, cheers to what’s aging now and what’s yet to come. 🥃🥳
