# Indiana-Distilled 10-Year Bourbons West Fork Whiskey Co. Debuts Its Oldest Aged Expression to Date By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10year-bourbon References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/pr/2025/04/04/west-fork-whiskey-co-launches-old-hamer-10year-bourbon) & [westforkwhiskey](https://www.westforkwhiskey.com/)  [West Fork Whiskey Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-peach-tea) has introduced a significant addition to its portfolio with the Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon. The Indiana-distilled spirit stands out for its unconventional 99% corn mash bill. This composition figures as a deliberate nod to pre-Prohibition Hoosier whiskey traditions and results in a distinctly sweet flavor profile that differentiates it from mainstream bourbons. The extended aging process provides depth and smoothness typically sought after in [premium bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderness-trail), while the high corn content creates a uniquely sweet foundation uncommon in contemporary offerings. Bottled at 100 proof after a decade in [new charred American oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungarian-oak), West Fork Whiskey Co.'s Old Hamer 10-Year Bourbon offers layered tasting notes ranging from initial bubble gum and caramel aromas to developing flavors of vanilla, mint, and toasted oak. Image Credit: West Fork Whiskey Co. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revival of Pre-prohibition Whiskey Recipes:** An opportunity arises for distillers to explore historical whiskey recipes, offering unique taste profiles that deviate from modern norms. - **High-corn Content Spirits:** The use of unconventional mash bills, like the 99% corn mash in bourbon, opens avenues for spirits that boast distinct sweetness and unique flavors. - **Extended Aged Bourbons:** Crafting bourbons with longer aging processes can appeal to consumers seeking deeper complexity and smoother finishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Distilleries:** Small-scale operations focusing on unique mash bills and aged spirits can distinguish themselves in a saturated spirits market. - **Luxury Spirits:** Premium aging and distinctive flavor profiles provide high-end spirits brands with differentiation potential in the competitive luxury goods sector. - **Agricultural Innovation:** Innovative mash bill compositions highlight corn varieties' potential, which can drive demand for diverse agricultural inputs and practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anniversary Rye Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyoming-whiskey.md) - [10-Year-Old Wheated Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wilderness-road.md) - [Flavorful Bourbon Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-strength-bourbon.md) - [Limited-Edition 12-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12yearold-bourbon-whiskey.md) - [Savory Spicy Bourbon Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8yearold-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey.md) - [Highly Anticipated Bourbon Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebel-bourbon.md) - [Limited-Production Bourbon Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitedproduction-bourbon.md) - [Distinct Sophisticated Bourbon Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-west.md) - [Ultra-Premium American Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/18-yearold-bourbon.md)