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Hinterhaus Distilling

About

A house at the back of the timber

HIN·TER·HAUS — rear building, house at the back

Bonnie and Nate Randall in the Hinterhaus barrel room

Our story

Hinterhaus is named in honor of the hinterland at the doorstep — the Sierra Nevada wilderness that has long beckoned explorers to this range. Spirits are born beneath the long shadows and rustling needles of tall trees, using fresh mountain water that flows just beyond the doors, then bottled at a 4,000-foot perch.

The house is family operated. Neighbors supply grain, wine, and casks. Every spirit is meant to reflect the region. A dram to those who carve their own path.

The Hinterhaus Distilling team in the barrel room

Nate Randall

Rising Star in Distilling, 2024

The American Distilling Institute's International Spirits Competition named Nate Randall the 2024 Rising Star in Distilling — citing a commitment to excellence and a willingness to share skill with fellow distillers.

Bonnie Boglioli-Randall

Heritage methods, this location.

In Canvas Rebel she put it plainly: by staying true to heritage-inspired methods while leveraging the location, Hinterhaus attracted the attention of the greater distilled spirits industry. They did not set out to win a particular award. The work called out the place.

“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.”

Nate and Bonnie Randall — American Whiskey Magazine

Press

Quoted, with a source.

“A stunning testament to the wild possibility of expression that can be found in carefully sourced base ingredients. This is simply excellent malt whiskey.”

The Whiskey Wash · Discovery

“A testament to the future of finished bourbons and a masterpiece of a craftsman pursuing his craft. 5 out of 5 stars.”

The Whiskey Wash · Calaveras Cask Strength

“94 Points, Top 10 Bourbon, Top 100 Spirit.”

Wine Enthusiast · Calaveras Cask Finish Bourbon

“Trapper’s Oath delights with vibrant aromas of cherry-flavored bubble gum, which prove to be a worthy foil for old oak and the stout beer finishing casks.”

VinePair · Trapper's Oath

“Superbly rich and complex, featuring vine fruit, ice cream, and chocolate, with a fantastic texture for easy sipping.”

World Vodka Awards · North Grove Vodka

“This a bold gin, with plenty of fruit and funk. Hints of orange peel, maple and red fruit lead to a piquant exit sprinkled with pink and black pepper.”

Wine Enthusiast · South Grove Gin

Awards

As listed by the distillery.

  • World Vodka Awards — Country Winner, United States, North Grove Vodka
  • Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition — Best of Category, Double Gold, 95 Points, South Grove Gin
  • American Distilling Institute — Best of Category, Double Gold, North Grove Vodka
  • American Craft Spirits Awards — Innovation Award, Warming Hut
  • VinePair — The 20 Best Vodkas, North Grove Vodka
  • Wine Enthusiast — 94 Points, Top 100 Spirits, Calaveras Cask Finish Bourbon
  • Wine Enthusiast — 93 Points, Calaveras Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon
  • VinePair — 93 Points, The 50 Best Spirits, Trapper's Oath Extra Aged Rye
  • Whiskey Advocate — 91 Points, American Single Malt Whiskey Discovery
  • American Distilling Institute — 2024 Rising Star in Distilling, Nate Randall

No medals were added beyond the public about page. Watch Hinterhaus on PBS and the podcast list live on hinterhausdistilling.com/about.