Old Hillside Bourbon
Old Hillside Bourbon Company is a Black, veteran-owned spirits brand founded by childhood friends from Durham, NC, honoring their alma mater, Hillside High School (the nation's second oldest majority African American high school), and the rich history of Black jockeys in horse racing. They produce non-chill filtered Kentucky bourbons and rye whiskey, known for being smooth yet complex, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar, blending tradition with purpose to tell untold stories through their drinks.
Courtney Tucker
Cofounder Courtney Tucker, aka "the sail," is a Durham native who enjoys the art of pairing cigars with bourbon.
The four founders readily say that Old Hillside is an “ordained” company. Why do they believe this so strongly? Well, it began when others warned them against trying to sell their bourbon in North Carolina. Because it is a controlled state, others told them that their business would fail immediately. Instead, they got into stores and sold out, breaking multiple records. The luck continued in California, when the brand was accepted into Bevmo! And Total Wine and more in three months (on average, businesses usually wait seven years to get into the chain).
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