During the tumultuous days of the Protestant Reformation, in the rustic hills of Gutenberg, Germany, a portly and good-natured Lutheran friar named Griesedieck found solace not just in scripture—but in spirit. With a heart full of fire and a belly full of laughter, Friar Griesedieck traveled from village to village, preaching the true word and seeking refuge in the hearths of family-run inns.
These inns, often run by the brave women of the Reformation—many of them former nuns like Katherine von Bora, wife of Martin Luther—were more than just waystations. They became sanctuaries for bold ideas, warm company, and something else entirely: the birthplace of a heavenly bourbon whiskey, aged with charred Oak.
With blessing of these Inn Keepers and use of space, Friar Griesedieck would set up his modest copper stills beneath ancient oak trees or near the warmth of the inn’s fires. He began aging his bourbon whiskey with hard oak wood from the mighty oaks that shaded the countryside—charred just enough to bring out rich notes of oak, smoke, and salvation. The friar called it Heavenly Hardwood—a nod both to the spirit’s divine taste and the charred oak that made it so.
Word spread quickly, with the help of the newly invented Gutenberg Press. His bourbon became beloved not just for its smooth, fiery finish—but for the fellowship it inspired. A drink of Friar Griesedieck’s was said to spark laughter, loosen tongues, and mend hearts in equal measure. It was a whiskey for rebels, reformers, and innkeepers alike—a holy toast to the courage of those who dared to change the world.
Today, Friar Griesedieck’s Heavenly Hardwood Oak Aged Bourbon Whiskey honors that legacy. Crafted in the spirit of resilience, camaraderie, and old-world craftsmanship, each bottle carries forward the friar’s original mission:
To bring the good news, good company, and great bourbon whiskey to the people.
Crafted in small batches and aged in charred oak barrels, Friar Griesedieck’s Heavenly Bourbon Whiskey is rich with notes of oak, smoke, and toasted spice. It’s a toast to courage, camaraderie, and the fearless women who helped shape history—one sip at a time.
Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, warm spice
Palate: Caramel, charred wood, dried fruit
Finish: Long, smooth, with a smoky, reverent kick
Every bottle carries a piece of history—crafted in the tradition of faith, fire, and fellowship. Whether you’re raising a glass with friends or sipping in quiet reflection, Heavenly Hardwood is bourbon whiskey with purpose.
It’ll make a believer out of you.
