Warehouse
Closed
July 10, 2025
Judging
Date
July 27, 2025
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2025
What happens when three lifelong friends, separated by distance and global upheaval, decide that staying connected means more than just a phone call? For the founders of Flight Spirits, it meant turning their shared love of great whiskey into a living, breathing brand—a legacy poured into every bottle.
The story of Flight began not in a boardroom or distillery, but over decades of friendship and travel. When the world shut down during the pandemic and travel became a luxury of the past, they found themselves yearning for nostalgic shared experiences. With borders closed and bar stools empty, an idea began to take root. If they couldn’t be together in person, could they still craft something that honored their bond—and allowed others to share in that spirit?
Enter Flight Whiskey.
The name “Flight” wasn’t chosen on a whim. It symbolizes more than travel—it represents freedom, connection, and discovery. In the world of whiskey, a “flight” is also a tasting—a curated journey through flavors and finishes. For Flight Spirits, this dual meaning was the perfect embodiment of what they wanted to create: a whiskey that takes your palate on a journey and your heart back to the people and places you love.
“Only a FLIGHT away” became more than a saying. It became the heartbeat of the brand.
Flight Whiskey was born in a time of uncertainty, but its creation was rooted in purpose. The founders weren’t just chasing a trend—they were chasing authenticity. They knew that if they were going to create a whiskey that resonated, it had to be exceptional.
Today, each Flight Spirits release is crafted for a first-class experience, often featuring limited-edition single barrel offerings that reflect the careful, hands-on approach the brand is known for. From the barrel to the bottle, nothing is rushed, and nothing is outsourced without care. Each selection is handpicked after a meticulous search across the country for the best whiskey barrels.
This isn’t whiskey made by marketers. It’s whiskey made by people who love whiskey—and who respect the craft.
Flight Spirits doesn’t just pride itself on flavor. It prides itself on family, philosophy, and finesse. The team’s shared journey means they understand what it takes to bring a spirit to life—from sourcing the finest ingredients to mastering the aging process. That knowledge, combined with their reverence for tradition and openness to innovation, allows them to serve not just consumers, but fellow partners as well.
What makes Flight Spirits unique isn’t just the quality of what’s inside the bottle. It’s the story behind it—and the way it resonates with anyone who’s ever missed someone across the miles, raised a glass in celebration, or found comfort in a familiar pour. Flight is about connection. It’s about moments shared, journeys taken, and friendships that go the distance.
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