Forward/Slash Artifact Spirits Atelier Collection Straight Bourbon Whiskey Blend Finished in Oloroso Sherry, Armagnac, and Cognac Casks

Forward/Slash Artifact Spirits Atelier Collection Straight Bourbon Whiskey Blend Finished in Oloroso Sherry, Armagnac, and Cognac casks 50%-ABV, 750ml bottles.

About Forward/Slash Artifact Spirits:

(legally Artifact Spirits, LLC) is a boutique distillery, blending house, and cocktail bar located in Winter Park, Florida.

Key Operations & Philosophy

Art of Blending: They primarily act as “transparent whiskey blenders,” acquiring rare bourbons and whiskeys from independent distillers across the U.S. to create unique flavor profiles through a meticulous marrying process.

Quality Standard: Their mission is centered on the motto “DRINK BETTER SPIRITS,” focusing on integrity, high-quality ingredients, and robust flavor.

Hospitality: Their Winter Park location serves as a community space featuring a full cocktail bar where patrons (21+) can experience their blends firsthand.

Notable Products & Collections

Thornhurst: A multi-distillery whiskey blend featuring components such as an organic rye from Michigan.

Patience: A whiskey blend matured for 18 months in high-quality ex-sherry (Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez) barrels, characterized by notes of stone fruit, peat smoke, and caramel.

Buffa Bitters: Under their Artifact Spirits umbrella, they also produce non-alcoholic components like “Holy Mole” bitters.

Sin Nombre: A specialty spirit produced and marketed under their label.

Who We Are

FORWARD/SLASH is a one-of-a-kind boutique distillery and blending house located in the prominent and historic Winter Park, Florida. Owned and operated by beverage veterans and enthusiasts Tim Bradstreet and Michael Buffa, FORWARD/SLASH aims to maintain the rich history of the spirit industry with an authentic and forward-thinking approach.

Bradstreet, a spirits nerd, former bartender, and corporate Beverage Director, alongside Buffa who founded both the Orlando Whiskey Society and Buffa Bittering Company, found each other through a shared adoration for the world of whiskey.

As their passion for whiskey grew, it was the stories behind the spirits that really connected with them. Meeting the farmers who spend their days in the dirt nurturing superior-quality grains to the distillers challenging the status quo with every cask. What was once a dream became a reality in April 2023 when they opened their distillery doors in the historic Holler building located on 650 S. Capen Avenue in Winter Park, Florida.

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