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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Quick Fire Questions | Hinterhaus Distilling
American Whiskey Magazine: How did the distillery’s journey into creating American Single Malt begin? Was creating ASMW in the plans from the beginning?
Nate and Bonnie Randall: From the beginning concept stages of Hinterhaus we knew we wanted to make single malt. Being a single malt producer is core to everything we have done, from the type of equipment we procured, to how we would ultimately introduce our various products to our patrons. We knew we wanted to make a single malt that could only be made here: local family farm high quality grains grown and floor malted nearby, fresh Sierra Nevada water from the source, open-air fermentation to allow our local flora and fauna to impart flavor, and ageing at our elevation and climate all contribute to a unique terroir in Hinterhaus American Single Malt.
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
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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.
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Nate Randall, Rising Star in Distilling
Nate Randall's commitment to excellence and innovation has been instrumental in Hinterhaus’ success. Along with his success, Randall has also been willing to share his skills with his fellow distillers. His award-winning spirits and integrity reflect his remarkable journey and dedication to the craft. Because of all of this the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition named Randall our 2024 Rising Star in Distilling.
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.
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