Cook’s Mill Whiskey

Cook’s Mill is a straight bourbon whiskey made in North Carolina and sold around Raleigh and Wake County, with no storefront of its own to visit. The people behind it call their work the North Carolina Whiskey Revolution.

The name comes from Cook’s Mill, a historic American landmark that was a meeting place during the Battle of Alamance, one of the sparks that led to the American Revolution. The company treats itself as a keeper of that history. The label describes itself as rooted in the past while forging a new future for bourbon.

What to know

• The bourbon is aged in American white oak barrels.
• North Carolina grown corn and rye are among the grains used.
• A portion of every bottle sold goes toward preserving the mill.
• The website asks visitors to confirm they are of legal drinking age.
• A newsletter carries updates and news about where to buy.