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GOOD* Distillations Launches Weekender Wheat Whisky, Produced in an Earth-friendly Paper Bottle

GOOD* Distillations Launches Weekender Wheat Whisky, Produced in an Earth-friendly Paper Bottle

Business Wire26-06-2025
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Good Distillations is proud to announce its first product, Weekender Wheat whisky, is now available in limited quantities at select retail outlets and directly to consumers in 46 states through its website, www.gooddistillations.com. Coinciding with its launch, Weekender Wheat whisky was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the industry's most prestigious blind-tasting events.
Award-winning Weekender Wheat whisky has launched in a paper bottle, perfect for sipping outdoors.
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'Good Distillations was established to create earth-friendly, portable spirits, perfect for enjoying outdoors with friends, and we believe Weekender Wheat represents an important step forward for both wheat whisky and fireside enjoyment,' said Weston Twigg, co-founder. "Winning a medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is an incredible honor, and it reflects the long hours and attention to detail our team put into creating Weekender Wheat, which is now an award-winning whisky.'
Good Distillations produced Weekender Wheat with the goal of creating an approachable whisky with a rich flavor profile. The Tasting Alliance called it 'a light and approachable expression that opens with soft vanilla and oak on the nose, introduces gentle notes of toast, breadcrumbs, and a hint of spice on the palate, and finishes smoothly with a hint of honey.' Good Distillations crafts its whisky in small batches with soft red winter wheat and barley, and the result is a uniquely American whisky that stands out among shelves filled with corn-based varieties.
We believe Weekender Wheat is the first wheat whisky in North America available in a paper bottle, which is made from 100% recycled paperboard, while an interior liner protects the whisky and maintains flavor. This creates the perfect lightweight, shatterproof container to bring Weekender Wheat along on any adventure, from backyard barbecues to campouts and beyond.
To celebrate, Good Distillations is offering a 15% discount for online sales through July 7 th. When your Weekender Wheat arrives, we recommend trying a whisky highball on a warm summer afternoon: one-part Weekender Wheat, three-parts soda-water, fill with ice and enjoy!
About Good Distillations
Good Distillations (Good Distillations Company LLC) was founded to create earth-friendly, portable spirits. Tales of adventure, mistakes made, and legends born begin with Good Distillations. More information can be found at www.gooddistillations.com. Please enjoy responsibly.
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