Irons One whiskey distillery under new ownership

Huntsville whiskey maker Jeff Irons has sold his Irons One distillery. Turning his decades-long love for whiskey into a business was not only a worthwhile venture for Irons, but also an award-winning one.

Now, Irons turns his business over to a new owner. Here’s what’s up:

New ownership at Irons One

Jeff Irons started the distillery almost a decade ago, and even then he knew that he would need to pass it on to someone else eventually.

“After founding Irons One Distillery in 2015, I decided a while back that the best thing for the distillery would be to sell it to new leadership who can take the distillery to the next level.” 

Jeff Irons, founder of Irons One

This sale was completed at the end of October to the new owner, Jim McCarty. McCarty is a local oncologist and serves on the Huntsville Hospital Committee on Cancer. He also serves on the Board for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

Irons says McCarty shares hi love for whiskey and his desire to make quality whiskey right here in Huntsville.

“Jim comes to the distillery with a passion for whiskey, and is a member of our local community – so this small local distillery will continue to shine and grow with this new leadership.”

Jeff Irons

Under new ownership, bourbon and bourbon mash whiskey will continue to be made at the distillery here in Huntsville, but Irons said to expect some “new and interesting products in the future.”

“We want to extend a huge thank you to Jeff for his vision, hard work, and dedication in creating such an incredible distillery. Under his leadership, Irons One has grown into something special, and we’re excited to continue building on that legacy.”

Jim McCarty, Irons One’s new owner

Visit the distillery at Lowe Mill studio #2061 (2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805).

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