BHAKTA Spirits

"Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Spirits of 2024" features BHAKTA 1990 Rum with an exceptional 96 points—deemed “superb” by the experts. This recognition is as extraordinary as the spirit itself. In the introduction to this prestigious list, Kara Newman asks: "What defines an excellent spirit?" She continues: "The obvious answer: It drinks well and tastes great. It also makes for a comforting, neat pour or elevates a drink when mixed. But there’s more. [...] What makes these bottles so special are the stories they tell and the feelings they inspire." This philosophy resonates deeply with us at the BHAKTA House of Vintages, where we believe every vintage tells your story and every year contains memories. #TimeinaBottle, as we say. BHAKTA 1990 Rum is no exception. Rare and opulent, this is the first rum in our portfolio—limited to only 1,500 bottles. Described by Wine Enthusiast as: "Silky yet spicy, this high-proof sipper opens with bold maple and allspice on nose and palate. Nuanced espresso and oak lead to a long finish that sizzles with cayenne, cinnamon and ginger heat, plus a mouthwatering trace of sea salt. Finished in Armagnac casks." Thank you, Wine Enthusiast, for the spotlight. Let’s continue to #DrinkVintage!

"The 2024 New York World Spirits Competition has awarded BHAKTA 2014 Bourbon Finished in Armagnac Casks the top honor in the cask-finished bourbon category. This extraordinary expression captivated judges with its remarkable depth of flavor, balance, and the masterful integration of Armagnac cask finishing." It’s official!: 🏆 Best Special Barrel Finished Bourbon 🏆 Best Overall Bourbon The second release in the House of Vintages, this bold and distinguished bourbon continues to redefine what greatness in whiskey looks like.  Maybe it’s the flavor that makes 2014 Bourbon stand out. Maybe it’s the secondary cask finish in the same barrels that held 2023’s “No. 1 Spirit in the World,” BHAKTA’s award-winning 1973 Armagnac vintage. Maybe it’s the way #DrinkVintage distinguishes hyper-specificity like never before. Or maybe it’s all the above? 🥃

What happens when two entrepreneurial minds sit down with a few great drinks? A rich conversation filled with storytelling, sharp insights, and raw truths about "Turning Whiskey Into Millions"—and all the sweet, bitter, and surprising moments behind success. Joe Lonsdale—founder of Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov, and Affinity, investor, philanthropist, and American Optimist—joins Raj Peter Bhakta, founder of WhistlePig, BHAKTA Spirits, and Hogsworth, for a toast to the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Together, they delve into the thrills and chaos of building empires, the interplay of faith and fortune, the stumbles and comebacks that shape legacies, and the deep influence of history, tradition, and even religion on the world of great spirits. It’s a conversation that flows like the finest Armagnac: bold, reflective, and unforgettable. Grab your favorite drink, lean back, and listen in as two visionaries toast to life’s unpredictable journey. #BHAKTASpirits #HouseofVintages #DrinkHogsworth #DrinkVintage

BHAKTA House of Vintages Announces Release of Collector-Grade BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon, an Object of Prophecy     “Only five hundred and fifty-five bottles of this naught-five vintage bourbon are being released,” says Raj Peter Bhakta, introducing BHAKTA 2005 Bourbon, a spirit destined to become the crown jewel of any discerning collection. “This was the first whiskey I acquired after selling my famous porcine-inspired whiskey company. These bottles reveal ‘The Elijah Prophecy’—a vision that these bottles shall resound through time for their magnificence and bless those who hold them with good fortune.”    Distilled in Tennessee and aged across two continents, three distinct casks, and four unique climates—Tennessee, Indiana, Scotland, and Vermont— bottled at cask strength of 107.4 proof and offered at 19 years and 3 months of age, this rare bourbon is an unusual distillation of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley. It represents a major new discovery for collectors in search of specificity and decadence.    The result? A rare sensory journey showcasing an intricate flavor profile of blood orange, oak spice, leather, Moroccan chamomile, heirloom tobacco, and antebellum molasses—a complexity that challenges the limits of what bourbon can achieve.    With only 555 bottles available, this bourbon is as rare as it is magnificent. Offered exclusively to select restaurants, preferred accounts, and an exceptionally small group of customers chosen by discreet criteria.     #DrinkVintage #CollectorBourbon #RareSpirits #HouseOfVintages #BHAKTA2005 

"Armagnac: The Secret Bargain of the Spirit World" "The world of Armagnac was well and truly disrupted earlier this year by the arrival of a brand called Hogsworth that blends bourbon whiskey with brandy from Gascony," writes Henry Jeffreys in The Guardian. But beyond the disruption, he highlights something much deeper: "The idea behind Hogsworth does point to something interesting going on in the spirits world: mature whisky, be it single malt scotch or bourbon, can be extremely valuable." And what about Armagnac? As Jeffreys observes, "At the moment, Armagnac is the biggest bargain in spirits, so get hold of some before the bourbon bros finally wake up and start snaffling it all up." But Raj Peter Bhakta, founder of BHAKTA Spirits, recognized the immense value of Armagnac long before the rest of the world caught on. By acquiring aged Armagnac and building a brand around its timeless allure, he set the stage for this Gascon treasure to step into the spotlight.   Curious to know more about this underappreciated gem and why it’s being called the best deal in the spirits world? Read the full article and discover the story behind Armagnac’s quiet revolution. 🥃 #Armagnac #TheSpiritOfGascony #DiscoverTheBargain #BHAKTASpirits

"India’s whiskies offer the new and noteworthy," wrote Kara Newman in Bloomberg recently.    With Diwali in the rearview, Thanksgiving and the holiday season are calling for something unique—and the taste of India is the new "IT" flavor. We're pleased to see BHAKTA 2012 Indian Single Malt Whisky featured by Kara, who says: "This 11-year-old single malt was distilled by Goa’s Ocean King Distillers and finished in Armagnac casks. It’s an elegant sipper, with plenty of caramel on the nose and palate, finishing with sandalwood, the faintest whiff of smoke, and a cinnamon sizzle."   BHAKTA 2012, released earlier this year, is a limited edition and the first Indian whisky in the House of Vintages portfolio—just the kind of distinctive sip the season deserves.

"Challenging to quantify on typicity, so let’s just go with delicious," says the Beverage Testing Institute, awarding Hogsworth a Gold Medal🏅 It hasn’t even been out for two months yet, and Hogsworth Bourbon—our rule-bending blend—continues racking up accolades. "Fruity and grainy, with rich chocolate, leathery, and earthy tones. Spicy and complex," the review notes. "Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or with a cigar." So get your Hogsworth and enjoy it as prescribed 🥃

BHAKTA House of Vintages unveils a rare Holiday Collection for 2024! This exclusive bundle features our new Vintage Sample 4-pack, paired with a 750ml bottle of BHAKTA 1928. Now you can savor four top vintages from our collection, each a testament to our pursuit of near-perfection. The Holiday Vintage Sample 4-pack includes: 🎁 50ml of BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon – last year’s award-winning release, now sold out in 750ml bottles 🎁 50ml of 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey – approaching its final stock 🎁 50ml of BHAKTA 1973 Armagnac – crowned spirit #1 of 2023 🎁 50ml of BHAKTA 1990 Jamaican Rum – a one-of-a-kind vintage journey This all comes with a full-size bottle of the revered 1928🥃. Only 1,000 sets are available, exclusively for online sales. #DrinkVintage Visit our online store📍https://shorturl.at/XVlXz

✨Spotlight on and glasses ready to toast—here we are, all in gold glitter again✨ At the New York World Spirits Competition, we’re celebrating big wins: 🏅🏅 BHAKTA 2014 Bourbon (the second in our bourbon line, limited edition, and soon to be gone like its older sibling, 2013 Bourbon) - Double Gold Medal 🏅 BHAKTA Indian Whisky (our first—and not last?—Indian Whisky, finished in Armagnac cask, all in true BHAKTA style, and recently released) - Gold Medal Why not raise a glass with us and celebrate? 🥃 Cheers to gold, and the fine spirits that got us here! #BhaktaSpirits #Bhakta #Armagnac #Collection #FineSpirits #IndianWhisky #Bourbon #TheTastingAlliance #NYWSC #2024NYWSC

The Best New Whiskeys of 2024! [Hogsworth Bourbon] “This new bourbon from Raj Peter Bhakta, founder of BHAKTA Spirits and a force of nature in the whiskey industry,” says Johnny Motley in Cool Material, “blends top-tier bourbons from Minnesota and Tennessee with single vintage Armagnac, a delicate brandy from France. The blend contains three distinct Armagnac vintages—all exceptional years, with the oldest dating back to 1982.” We could write an entire chapter about sipping this unique spirit, but Johnny’s imaginative description captures it perfectly: “Like a good ol’ boy from Tennessee wooing a French aristocrat’s daughter, bourbon and Armagnac make for an unlikely yet beautiful marriage. The Armagnac lends a mouthfeel as silky as the hem of Marie Antoinette’s dinner dress.” We will just leave it here. Let it sink. #GetYourHogsworth