Winglore Spirits

To the Spirit of Flight

This is the Spirit of Legends

Whether you are one, or you’re about to be one. Founded by fighter pilots, Winglore is an elite lineup of whiskeys worthy of a toast, a roast, or the inspiration for your next great story.

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Nickel on the Grass
American Single Malt Whiskey

To fighter pilots, a nickel is worth much more than five cents. Throwing a “Nickel on the Grass” has become a universal toast to the courage and sacrifice of fallen pilots. To those legendary spirits, we salute you and the blue skies forever. Coming 2025.

Nose

Like the promise of a roaring engine, the nose takes off with notes of cherry pie, fig, and lemon zest. Graham cracker and juicy raisin punch through the clouds, giving way to arboreal honey and rich sandalwood.

First Sip

A complex mix of fruit and spice soar with the first sip. Bright, earthy, and floral notes cruise at high altitude with tropical notes of pineapple.

Body

The medium body maneuvers gracefully across the palate, balancing a silky texture with notes of grapefruit, anise, and tobacco. Let it ride for a gentle front-palate afterburn with notes of candied ginger, baking spice, and tea leaves.

Finish

The finish is a gentle and smoldering descent into notes of crème brûlée, almonds, and sweet pipe smoke. The landing leaves a lasting impression, touching down gently with lingering flavors of strawberry, cacao nibs, and malt.

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Bogey Dope
Straight Bourbon Whiskey

In the world of fighter pilots, “Bogey Dope” is a request for the location of the nearest target whether bogey, bandit, or hostile. At Winglore Spirits, we’ve taken the same methodical approach in seeking out our target: the best damn Bourbon we could put in a bottle. Coming in 2025.

Nose

The nose takes off with high notes of clove and cardamom with a hint of charred oak, undertones of caramel, and aromas of butterscotch just over the horizon.

First Sip

A little heat soars up and leads into a full-bodied kick with increasing G-forces.

Body

Dominant flavors of dark cherry tangle with toasted almonds and hints of tobacco and leather, in a show of maneuvers worthy of a seasoned dogfighter.

Finish

A smooth roll out with a graceful touch of honey, a whisper of smoke, and a lingering spice. Traces of dark chocolate guide you back to the hangar.

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INVEST IN WINGLORE

the crew redefining American whiskey.

We’ve joined forces with elite partners — including the world-renowned Virginia Distillery Company and Master Blender Amanda Beckwith — to create award-worthy spirits that speak for themselves. Now, Winglore Spirits is cleared for takeoff. And for the first time, you can come aboard not just as a fan, but as an owner. When you invest, you gain a front-row seat to the growth of a premium spirits brand built on excellence, speed, and authenticity. This is your opportunity to be part of something with lift — something built to scale. Join the squadron. Own the future.

 


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Winglore captures the feeling of walking into a squadron bar at the end of a long day in the skies. We’ll pour you whiskey worthy of a toast, living up to the sky-high standards we set for ourselves and each other. But Winglore stands for more than what’s in your glass. It’s the rowdy camaraderie, the light-hearted roasting, and epic stories that are at least 10% true. It’s the fact that at the end of the night, regardless of where we come from, we’re all part of the crew with top gun swagger and a taste for adventure.

The Founding 4-Ship

Ernesto "Carlos" Howard
Carlos grew up in the mean streets of LA watching Top Gun, Goonies, and The Right Stuff. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17, later commissioned as an officer and flew the F-18 Hornet. Carlos has long wanted to bring spirits worthy of a warrior ethos.
Carlos, first in his "hood" to eject from a jet, street taco guru, fluent in Russian, with an uncle who owns Chamucos Tequila.
Founder, CEO, and Chief Spirits Officer
Jonathan "Stroke" Dippold
Stroke brings down the average age of the Founding Four Ship by a decade and still hangs with the cool kids flying the F-15E Strike Eagle as an Instructor Pilot in the Air Force Reserves and the legendary A-4 Skyhawk as an aggressor pilot. He decided if he had to “grow up and get a real job” (-the wife) it might as well be associated with the best damn whiskey and the best damn people in the world.
Stroke's not just an OK-ish wingman; he's the guardian of squadron traditions and keeps us honest on the Lore at Winglore Spirits.
Co-Founder, COO, and Chief Lore Officer #SNACKO
Robert "Trip" Raymond
Trip spent 23 years in the Air Force as an F-16 pilot, weapons officer and commander. He retired as an old crusty Colonel before transitioning to the business world. Trip is also a life-long musician and 1/2 of the fighter pilot band Dos Gringos.
More musician than pilot but still managed to not get fired from the Air Force, Trip keeps the fun in Winglore.
Co-Founder, CMO, Chief Roast Officer
Erik "EZ" Brine
Erik “EZ” Brine spent 26 years as an Air Force airlift pilot in roles from the cockpit to the Pentagon, 21 years as a husband, 18 years as a dad, 10 years as a bureaucrat in the State Dept, Senate, & White House, 10 years leading a non-profit, and 6 years in the private sector & academia, which explains his love of whiskey.
'Meh' pilot but a top-notch leader, reliable buddy, devoted spouse, and caring dad with a debatable taste in whiskey.
Co-Founder, CSO, and Chief Toast Officer