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Sergeant Peter E. Hart   rode with a fierce Union cavalry coined "The Dreaded Thirteen" where he and his brothers trained and fought alongside soldiers for their right to be free. He first rode down the tributary of the Chaplin River that now bears his name. In October 1862, Sgt Hart fought in the Battle of Perryville, KY where more than 16,000 southern and 22,000 northern troops vied for control of Kentucky. In terms of casualties for the number of forces engaged, Perryville was one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. Sgt. Hart survived both the battle and the war. Fifty years later, on his recommendation, his son Joseph Hart, would buy a farm on that same creek. Our family still owns that farm today, which brings us to our WHEATED KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON AND OUR KENTUCKY rye whiskey.

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Locally Owned

distilled, CRAFTED, FINISHED, AND BOTTLED in Kentucky

A Flavorful, Robust Spirit

The official daily ration of whiskey for American soldiers was abolished in 1832. Nevertheless, the consumption of whiskey was prevalent among soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. During the War, whiskey became harder and harder to get and much more expensive. In fact, in the same year as the Battle of Perryville, prohibition was declared to preserve grain for food. In any case, we like to think that Sgt. Hart may have secreted a canteen bottle in his saddle bags to fight off the October chill as he camped at Creekside. Today, we honor his memory with our own Sgt. Hart’s Creekside Rye Whiskey. A flavorful, robust spirit, commemorating our family farm’s patriarch and all who carry on his legacy.

A Flavorful, SMokey, Robust Spirit

The official daily ration of whiskey for American soldiers was abolished in 1832. Nevertheless, the consumption of whiskey was prevalent among soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. During the War, whiskey became harder and harder to get and much more expensive. In fact, in the same year as the Battle of Perryville, prohibition was declared to preserve grain for food.  Today, we honor his memory with our own Peter E. Hart Rye Whiskey that is a blend of Rye Whiskeys no younger than three years, finished in smoked Bourbon Barrels. A flavorful, SMokey, robust spirit, commemorating our family farm’s patriarch and all who carry on his legacy.

A unique, dark, Full-bodied  Spirit

We as a family like to think that Sgt. Hart may have secreted a canteen bottle in his saddle bags to fight off the October chill as he camped at Creekside. Our Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon would have kept any man warm at 112 proof. This full bodied Bourbon was fermented using a unique strain of yeast with the finest selection of grains included Honey'd Wheat and Honey'd Malted Barley. A RARE WHEATED BOURBON THAT IS UNIQUE, DARK, AND FULL-BODIED.

Peter E. Hart Spirits is an innovative spirits brand that is driven by the pursuit of rare and flavorful spirits and expertly craft and finish each to unlock and accentuate its full flavor potiential. Revealing the extraordinary in every sip.

Our Signature  Cocktails

Hart Toddy

  • 1.5 oz. Peter E. Hart Rye Whiskey (If it’s below 32 F, go for 2 oz.!)
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 2 oz. hot water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 lemon wedge

Ginger Re-Fashioned

  • 1.5 oz. Peter E. Hart  Rye Whiskey
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 4 0z. ginger ale
  • 1 orange peel
  • Serve over ice

Creekside Mule

  • 1.5 oz. Peter E. Hart Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz. ginger beer
  • Mint for garnish

Peter's and cream

Serves 28 oz. and great for parties or gifts!

  • 1 cup Peter E. Hart Rye Whiskey
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbs. instant coffee dissolved in water (Decaf’s okay for you early birds!)
  • 2 tbs. chocolate syrup
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract