• Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

U.S. Whiskey Report

Whiskey News, Whiskey Releases and New Distilleries

  • Home
  • U.S. Open Whiskey
  • Whiskey Terms
  • U.S. Open Beer
    • 2018 U.S. Open Beer
    • 2017 U.S. Open Beer
  • U.S. Open Cider
    • 2018 U.S. Open Cider
    • 2017 U.S. Open Cider
    • 2016 U.S. Open Cider
    • 2015 U.S. Open Cider
  • Fun Facts

‘Wheyskey’: This Brand Is Making a Sustainable Whiskey Alternative Out of Whey

May 7, 2023 By Dustin Scoggins

Wheyward SpiritsOn Tuesday, Wheyward Spirit unveiled its first dark spirit: Wheyskey.

Wheyward Spirit is a female-owned company that makes sustainably distilled spirits from whey, the liquid left over after the curdling and straining of milk.

Wheyskey by Wheyward Spirit is a barrel-aged version of the original Wheyward Spirit.

“At Wheyward Spirit, our ethos is about breaking boundaries and bringing to market better tasting and more approachable spirits made responsibly and domestically,” Wheyward Spirit said in a news release. “We are so proud of the years of innovation work that went into the launch of Wheyskey and truly believe this spirit will be a game changer for both the liquor and dairy industry as well as consumers who are drinking more mindfully and are seeking more approachable and versatile options where they can actually taste a difference and make a difference.”

Bottled at 80 proof, Wheyskey is aged in oak barrels and contains no additives or flavoring. It is gluten-free, grain-free and lactose-free.

Wheyskey is available in 36 states via the Wheyward Spirit website and regional liquor retailers at a suggested retail price of $69.95 per 750-milliliter bottle.

Wheyward Spirit launched its flagship product, a clear spirit intended to be used in place of gin or vodka, in 2019.

The production of Wheyward Spirit makes use of some of the over 100 billion pounds of whey that goes to waste each year.

About Wheyward Spirit

Our founder and CEO, Emily Darchuk, forged her career as a food scientist in the natural food and dairy industry. While working with dairies she observed firsthand the problem of whey waste impacting small communities. What she saw made her motivated enough to do something about it. As a scientist Emily knew she could convert whey into alcohol. However, as a consumer who cares about flavor and the impact of her purchases, she wanted to make something unique for others, who like her, care about the origin of their food. The opportunity to give a voice to those who care and influence the dairy and spirit industries to work together towards sustainability gave her the inspiration to launch Wheyward Spirit. Emily perfected the signature spirit through years of trials, carefully crafting the recipe while she mastered the distillation process hands on and continues to drive our innovation today.

For more information visit https://www.wheywardspirit.com/

Filed Under: best whiskey, whiskey

Primary Sidebar


 
Top 10 Whiskey Blogs

 







Follow us

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Archives

  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • November 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • September 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • August 2019
  • April 2019

Copyright © 2025 US Whiskey Report. All Rights Reserved.