Whiskey Model and Distillery Gathers Collectively Native Charlotte-Space Bars & Eating places to Give Again to Impacted Group
CHARLOTTE, NC (Could 30, 2025) – Oaklore Distilling Co., a rising identify in North Carolina’s premium craft spirits scene, is proud to announce a charitable initiative to help Hurricane Helene restoration efforts. Starting June 1, 2025 via June 30, 2025, for each Oaklore cocktail bought at choose taking part bars and eating places within the Charlotte space, the corporate will donate $5 to the Group Basis of Henderson County as much as $10,000. The American Whiskey model invitations patrons throughout Charlotte to lift a glass for a trigger, figuring out that each sip makes a distinction.
Taking part Charlotte Bars and Eating places embrace:
| Catalina Kitchen + Bar | @catalinakitchenandbar |
| CharBar7 (Matthews) | @CharBarNo7 |
| CharBar7 (Mint Hill) | @CharBarNo7 |
| CharBar7 (Carmel) | @CharBarNo7 |
| Dram & Draught | @dramanddraughtclt |
| Dressler’s | @dresslersrestaurant |
| Mac’s Pace Store (Matthews) | @macspeedshop |
| Mac’s Pace Store (Steele Creek) | @macspeedshop |
| Mac’s Pace Store (Southend) | @macspeedshop |
| Mac’s Pace Store (Lake Norman) | @macspeedshop |
| Mac’s Pace Store (Harmony) | @macspeedshop |
| Napa on Windfall | @napaonprovclt |
| O-Ku | @okucharlotte |
| Oak Steakhouse | @oakcharlotte |
| Reid’s Fantastic Meals (Southpark) | @reidsfinefoods |
| Reid’s Fantastic Meals (Dilworth) | @reidsfinefoods |
| Scissors & Scotch | @scissorsscotchclt |
| Classic Whiskey & Cigar | @thevintageclt |
| Yunta | @yuntanikkei |
This fundraising effort will straight support in rebuilding communities impacted by the storm, with a particular give attention to the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas – a area that represents a major a part of Oaklore Distilling Co.’s future. The corporate is at the moment growing Oaklore Ridge, an 87-acre mountain property within the space, which can characteristic greater than six miles of ATV trails, a group of premium mini cabins, a communal residence constructed for gathering, and mountain-climate warehousing to age a portion of their barrels of bourbon and rye whiskey.
“We consider nice whiskey ought to deliver individuals collectively—not simply to share a drink, however to raise one another up when it issues most,” stated Matt Simpkins, Co-Founding father of Oaklore Distilling Co. “The Lake Lure area is an integral a part of our future, and we’re honored to contribute to its restoration and resilience.”
In October 2024, shortly after Hurricane Helene powered via the North Carolina mountain cities of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, Oaklore Distilling Co. was capable of elevate greater than $50,000 with its “Clear the Cabinets for Carolina” marketing campaign – donating 200% of the price of each bottle bought from its distillery retail store in Charlotte, North Carolina. “That marketing campaign confirmed us what’s potential when a group rallies round a trigger—and good whiskey,” stated Oaklore Co-Founder Matt Simpkins.
For extra details about Oaklore Distilling Co., go to www.oakloredistilling.com and observe @oakloredistillingco on Instagram and Fb.
ABOUT OAKLORE DISTILLING CO.
Constructed on the thought of group, Oaklore Distilling Co. in Charlotte, NC celebrates nice spirits and the tales that come together with them. Born of friendship and fervour in 2017 Matt Simpkins, Thomas Bogan, and Travis Masters have spent years studying the artwork of distilling and crafting Oaklore’s signature line of spirits. Oaklore spirits – one hundred pc Carolina crafted – are created with dedication to the method, elements, high quality and presentation. Oaklore Distilling Co. was named No.1 distillery by the Charlotte Observer’s Greatest in 2023 and 2024. For extra info, go to www.oakloredistilling.com.
