Beverly Spirits was founded by Andrew Borenzweig to create American whiskeys that deliver an exceptional sipping experience—balancing rye’s bold spice with bourbon’s richness in an effortlessly refined expression. Inspired by the lifestyle of his hometown, Los Angeles, each whiskey embodies luxury without pretense. In collaboration with Master Blender Murphy Quint at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher, Iowa, Beverly Spirits produces award-winning blends in small batches using proprietary recipes from hand-selected straight rye and straight bourbon from Iowa and Indiana.
Andrew partnered with Cedar Ridge Distillery, drawn to the family-owned operation’s commitment to quality and craft. Working closely with Murphy Quint, Cedar Ridge’s Master Distiller, they developed a signature profile that balances bold complexity with refined smoothness. The process culminated in Barrel Shed #7 on an Iowa summer day in 2021. After exhaustive tastings at cask strength and various proofs, they finalized their recipes for Beverly High Rye and Beverly Reserve.
Since launching Beverly High Rye in May 2022 and Beverly Reserve in October 2023, our whiskeys have earned widespread recognition. Beverly High Rye was named Best Rye of 2024 by Rolling Stone, recognized as one of the 13 Best American Whiskeys by Food & Wine, and featured among Forbes’ 5 Must-Try Rye Whiskeys. Beverly High Rye and Beverly Reserve have been awarded 98 and 99 points respectively by Tasting Panel Magazine. Today, our expressions are enjoyed at world-class establishments including Nobu, Aman, Gucci Giardino, and Erewhon.
Beverly Spirits partners with Trees for the Future to combat climate change, food insecurity, and poverty. Our whiskey is aged in barrels made from American oak trees that are 80 to 100 years old. For every bottle sold, we plant one tree. Trees for the Future has planted over 250 million trees, supporting farmers across Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya through their Forest Garden approach.