Triple Eight Distillery is a family-owned, independent producer on Nantucket, dedicated to crafting outstanding spirits shaped by the island's distinctive environment. Founded in the 1990s with authenticity as the focus rather than mass production, the distillery blends tradition, experimentation, and a deep sense of place. The name "888" reflects balance, precision, and craftsmanship that define each spirit they create.

Each whiskey begins with pure Nantucket aquifer water and older malts, including the rare floor-malted Maris Otter barley. Through careful fermentation and slow, sea-tempered maturation, the final character is shaped by the island's climate and the meticulous cask work. Each expression reflects the natural elements and the detailed process behind it.

The distillery is run by founder and master blender Randy Hudson and Head Distiller Bryan Jennings, whose collaboration combines artistic sensibility and scientific precision.

Produktion/Fremstilling

Triple Eight uses water from the Nantucket aquifer and older malts, including floor-malted Maris Otter. From careful fermentation to slow, ocean-tempered maturation, the final character is shaped by the island's climate and the meticulous cask work. The process is deliberately handcrafted, and the climate—maritime breezes, changing temperatures, and coastal air—shapes the final character. The distillery's identity is formed by the partnership between founder Randy Hudson and Head Distiller Bryan Jennings; they fuse tradition, experimentation, and a deep respect for Nantucket's unique conditions.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

The Notch 12 Year (Flagship)

Notch is Notch's signature expression and is regarded as the crown jewel of Triple Eight. It opens with a deep reddish hue and aromas of pear, apple and light floral notes. On the palate, sweet and warm herbal spices such as cardamom and grains of paradise meet, while the finish offers dark chocolate, cacao nibs, sea salt and a hint of caramel. It has no smoky influence and exudes elegance and warmth.

The Notch 8 Year (Wine-Barrel Finish)

The 8-year expression finished in lightly toasted wine casks gives a nose of soft red berries and subtle oak. The palate is dry and lightly tannic with fruit from the wine and a lively texture, making it a fresh and vibrant whisky, perfect neat or as a refined highball.

The Notch 15 Year (Sherry Finish)

The richest expression in the range delivers layered notes of dried fruit, rancio, nougat, roasted peanut brittle and dark chocolate. Thick and velvety in texture, it lingers with the warmth of roasted nuts and spices as well as a luxurious sweetness.

Begivenheder og anerkendelser

• International Wine and Spirits Competition - Gold Outstanding 2025 for The Notch 12 Year Expression (98 points, the highest American single malt in 2025)
• San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold 2025 for The Notch 12 Year and The Notch 15 Year Expressions
• International Spirits Competition - Gold 2025 for Notch 12 Year Expression

Filosofi

Triple Eight Distillery describes itself as a family-owned and independent company that balances tradition and experimentation with a deep sense of place. The name 888 symbolizes balance, precision, and craftsmanship, and the island's climate—maritime breezes, changing temperatures, and coastal air—shapes the final character in their expressions. Founder and Master Blender Randy Hudson and Head Distiller Bryan Jennings combine artistic sensibility with scientific precision to create spirits that reflect Nantucket's unique conditions.