Four Gate Whiskey Company

Four Gate Whiskey Company

Four Gate Whiskey Company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded in 2018 by Bob D’Antoni and Bill Straub. As a non-distilling producer (NDP), the company specializes in sourcing high-quality aged whiskeys and finishing them in unique casks to create innovative flavor profiles. Their partnership with Kelvin Cooperage, a renowned Louisville-based barrel producer, is central to their approach, allowing them to experiment with specialty casks such as those previously used for port, sherry, rum, Armagnac, and Cognac. Four Gate’s standout releases include the “Kelvin Collaboration” series, which highlights their close relationship with Kelvin Cooperage, and the River Kelvin Rye, a high-rye whiskey named after the river in Glasgow, Scotland, where Kelvin Cooperage originated. Another innovation is their “Split Stave” barrels, which combine different char and toast levels within a single barrel to enhance complexity. The company’s focus on cask-strength whiskeys ensures bold, unfiltered flavors, appealing to whiskey lovers seeking premium, small-batch products. By carefully managing their inventory of barrels, which range from six to 14 years old, Four Gate has established itself as a leader in the luxury whiskey market.

The Distillery Story

Four Gate Whiskey Company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded in 2018 by Bob D’Antoni and Bill Straub. As a non-distilling producer (NDP), the company specializes in sourcing high-quality aged whiskeys and finishing them in unique casks to create innovative flavor profiles. Their partnership with Kelvin Cooperage, a renowned Louisville-based barrel producer, is central to their approach, allowing them to experiment with specialty casks such as those previously used for port, sherry, rum, Armagnac, and Cognac. Four Gate’s standout releases include the “Kelvin Collaboration” series, which highlights their close relationship with Kelvin Cooperage, and the River Kelvin Rye, a high-rye whiskey named after the river in Glasgow, Scotland, where Kelvin Cooperage originated. Another innovation is their “Split Stave” barrels, which combine different char and toast levels within a single barrel to enhance complexity. The company’s focus on cask-strength whiskeys ensures bold, unfiltered flavors, appealing to whiskey lovers seeking premium, small-batch products. By carefully managing their inventory of barrels, which range from six to 14 years old, Four Gate has established itself as a leader in the luxury whiskey market.