Brother's Bond Bourbon is an award-winning, ultra-premium whiskey brand founded in 2021 by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. For close to a decade while filming in the south, Ian and Paul drank bourbon together on and off screen. Through their deep sense of brotherhood and shared love of bourbon, they formed a vision of crafting an exceptional whiskey company. This prompted them to embark on a meticulous journey of visiting distilleries, experimenting with various mash bills, and hand-selecting whiskeys for their final blends.

Launched in May 2021, Brother’s Bond Bourbon has quickly gained acclaim with three award-winning expressions, now available in 49 states. The brand has garnered prestigious accolades with ratings ranging from 92-98 from spirits journalists, Brother’s Bond has become the most followed spirit brand on Instagram, with over 1.93 million followers.

The goal: to create a bourbon that epitomized elegance, exceptional smoothness, complexity, and balance—one that would captivate the most discerning bourbon enthusiasts. Ian and Paul embraced an entirely hands-on approach to their venture. The brand was their sole vision; From blending the bourbon in Ian’s kitchen over the course of a year to developing the label, sourcing the glass, and selecting the name, their involvement was all-encompassing. They sought out advice from friends in the industry and ensured a holistic connection to their brand.