West Fork Whiskey has announced it will sell its hospitality and real estate assets in Westfield, Indiana, to locally owned Stick and Hack, with closing expected in approximately 45 to 60 days. The deal marks the end of West Fork’s physical presence in Westfield, though the company said its whiskey brands will continue through wholesale, retail, and on-premise channels across Indiana.
“For everyone who has supported West Fork in Westfield over the years, we are incredibly grateful,” said Blake Jones, co-founder of West Fork Whiskey. “This community helped shape our story.”
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Jones confirmed the company’s portfolio will remain available statewide. “While our presence in Westfield is coming to an end, West Fork is not going away,” he said. “Our brand, including Old Hamer and Hugh Hamer, will continue to live on through wholesale, retail shelves, bars and restaurants across Indiana, and through West Fork Social House in Fountain Square.”
The Westfield location will remain open during the transition period, giving guests a final opportunity to visit over the coming weeks. West Fork encouraged fans to stop by before the handover is complete.
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Looking ahead, West Fork’s brands, including its Hamer line of 99% corn bourbon, will continue to be distributed at retailers across Indiana and served in bars and restaurants around the state. The company’s Fountain Square location in Indianapolis will also remain operational.
“This is a moment of transition, but also one of appreciation,” Jones said. “We hope our supporters will visit us in Westfield over the next month or two, and then continue to support West Fork wherever they find us across Indiana.”
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READ THE STORYWest Fork Whiskey was founded in 2014 in Indianapolis and has built a reputation within Indiana’s growing craft spirits scene. The company’s flagship Hamer bourbon, made from a mash bill of 99% corn, has become a recognizable brand on shelves throughout the state. The distillery’s Westfield destination grew into a notable hospitality venue in the Hamilton County area north of Indianapolis, drawing visitors for tastings, events, and food service.
The buyer, Stick and Hack, is a locally owned sports entertainment and hospitality business in the Westfield area. The location is slated to become a sports and social club. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Additional updates will be shared through West Fork’s social media channels and direct customer communications as plans progress.
