OUR STORY
HIN·TER·HAUS
rear building, house at the back
Hinterhaus is named in honor of the hinterland at our doorstep - the vast Sierra Nevada wilderness that has long beckoned explorers and adventurers to this breathtaking mountain range. Our spirits are born beneath the long shadows and rustling needles of tall trees using fresh mountain water that flows just beyond our doors before bottling at our 4000 ft perch. We are proudly family operated, and we collaborate with our neighbors to source local ingredients and casks. Every spirit we produce reflects the pristine region we call home. Enjoy a taste of the Sierra with us, and we raise a dram to those who carve their own path.
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Winner, Best of the United States, Hinterhaus North Grove Vodka
Superbly rich and complex, featuring vine fruit, ice cream, and chocolate, with a fantastic texture for easy sipping. It boasts a strong character, residual grape flavor, and a tartness balanced by a port-like finish. Delicate honey aromas lead to sweet caramel and floral tastes, with dandelion and a light woodiness. Balanced heat with white pepper notes complements the smooth, floral, dairy, and fruity profile.
- World Vodka Awards -
Is the best Bourbon really from Kentucky? Maybe not.
94 Points, Top 10 Bourbon, Top 100 Spirit
- Wine Enthusiast -
Meet Bonnie Boglioli-Randall
By staying true to our heritage-inspired methods while leveraging our location, we’ve been able to attract the attention of the greater distilled spirits industry. We didn’t set out to win ‘xyz’ awards, but by carefully crafting our spirits and creating unique attributes that call out to our location, we’ve done so.
- Canvas Rebel -
Say Hello to Hinterhaus Distilling
...we love that they’re building a business on sourcing models that are innovative, scalable, and realistic; on nuanced techniques like open fermentation, elevage (a term for more attentive barrel aging), and slow proofing; and on inviting more people into a whiskey world where expertise is ungendered.
- Pekut and Carwick -
From small business to small-town success story
When Nate and Bonnie Randall set out to build a craft distillery in Arnold, they didn’t know what the future held, but dozens of medals, awards, and distinctions from the global industry paint a clear picture—as clear as their small-batch in-house distilled spirits— of a passion-project turned success story.
- Calaveras Enterprise -
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