Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. (BHAWK) is proud to announce that only six months after opening, Brad Halling received gold medals for both Sergeant’s Valor Select Bourbon and Sergeant’s Valor Select Rye at the USA Spirits Ratings and Sergeant’s Valor was named Rye Whiskey of the Year! 

USA Spirits Ratings is a unique competition that judges a robust number of candidates on quality, connection with consumers, value and how the products stand out on the shelf.

BHAWK Distillery opened its 15,500 square foot destination distillery, cocktail bar and restaurant, and event space in Southern Pines, North Carolina in late February, 2024.

Army retirees and husband and wife co-founders, Brad Halling (Sergeant Major, US Army, Retired) and Jessica Halling (Colonel, US Army, Retired), Raise the American Spirit by expressing Gratitude for extraordinary service through premium spirits and distillery experience.

Under the Sergeant’s Valor brand, Brad Halling and his team blend premium bourbon and rye whiskeys for their initial offerings while BHAWK’s estate products properly age on site. In addition to premium bourbon and rye, the distillery also produces premium Pistachio Bourbon Cream vodka, and gin under the Madam Colonel clear and flavored spirits portfolio.

Sergeant’s Valor and Madam Colonel products are available in Southern Pines at BHAWK distillery and across North Carolina in ABC stores and bars and restaurants.