Sips & Sites & Bites

While many reserve their whiskey for fireside sipping, Keeper’s Heart, crafted in Minneapolis, makes a compelling case for year-round indulgence.

Led by legendary Master Distiller Brian Nation (of Midleton fame), Keeper’s Heart blends Irish and American whiskey-making traditions into a portfolio that is as thoughtful as it is flavorful.

Let’s talk finishes: Keeper’s Heart doesn’t just rest on great blends … it elevates them. Take their 10-Year-Old Irish Single Malt, for example. Aged in bourbon barrels and finished in Malaga wine casks, this beauty bursts with stone fruit, toasted oak, and that dreamy marzipan complexity. It’s no surprise it took home Gold at the 2025 World Whiskeys Awards.

Their Cask Strength Bourbon deserves its own spotlight. Bottled uncut and unfiltered, this stunner delivers a robust harmony of sweet corn, butterscotch, and pot still spice that dances on the tongue. It’s bold, it’s nuanced, and frankly, it’s one of the best cask strength pours under $50.

For spring sipping, the Irish + Bourbon blend is a revelation. It leads with caramel and finishes with a graceful wave of charred oak and herbal spice, perfect in a highball or straight up on a breezy patio. The Irish + American shines with a toasty rye backbone that warms you to your core.

Keeper’s Heart is carving out a unique place in the whiskey world. Whether you’re a neat purist or a cocktail experimenter, this lineup has something that’ll win your heart … and keep it.