Smooth Ambler is a craft whiskey distillery founded in 2009 by John Little and TAG Galyean, nestled in the rural Greenbrier Valley in Maxwelton, West Virginia. Built on the straightforward goal of producing the best whiskey possible, the distillery has grown from a small independent operation into a nationally recognized brand. In 2016, Smooth Ambler became part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, giving the brand the resources to expand while maintaining its commitment to quality and craftsmanship rooted in the hills of West Virginia. Smooth Ambler is known for its dedication to both estate-produced and thoughtfully sourced whiskeys. A hallmark of the brand is its Contradiction Bourbon, introduced in 2014, which blends the distillery's own Yearling wheated Bourbon with a seven-year-old sourced rye-based Bourbon — a bold approach that reflects the brand's spirit of innovation. Their portfolio spans bourbon and rye whiskeys, with an emphasis on transparency and intentional blending that sets them apart in the American craft spirits landscape. With a reputation for excellence and innovation in craft distilling, Smooth Ambler has quickly earned the respect of whiskey enthusiasts across the United States and beyond. The brand continues to represent the pioneering spirit of West Virginia distilling, combining traditional methods with a modern, forward-thinking approach to American whiskey.