Heritage Distilling Co Service to America Salute™ Whiskey - War Dogs

Valor is in their blood. Loyalty is their heritage. Without hesitation, they will give their lives to protect their handlers, their units, their country. Revered for their unwavering Allegiance, they are U.S. Military Working Dogs, affectionately known as “War Dogs™”. From Guadalcanal to Korea, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, these four-legged fighters have saved the lives of countless American warriors, allied forces, and civilians. Forged through rigorous selection and intense training, War Dogs are force multipliers, providing their units with unmatched and mission-critical capabilities worldwide. 

This custom, Service to America Salute ™: War Dogs™ Edition whiskey honors the service, loyalty, courage, and sacrifice of America’s Military Working Dogs.

Your purchase meaningfully funds nonprofit, benevolent organizations that directly support our human and K9 warriors, veterans and their families.

Non-Profit Partners

• The Paw Print on label and tax tag is from “Duco”, a US Army Special Operations war dog who served in Afghanistan from 2012 – 2017.

Combat Assault Dog “Duco”, a Dutch Shepherd, was a multi-purpose US Army Special Operations Forces K9 that deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom. Duco could detect human odors specific to enemy combatants, numerous explosive compounds, and clear a structure searching out military aged males while bypassing children. He was trained to parachute jump tandem with his handler, be fast-roped out of a helicopter, and lead the way during infiltration missions to detect ambushes and IEDs.  He could switch from assault mode to detection during combat operations. In 2012, while conducting a nighttime raid on an enemy compound in Afghanistan, Duco and his handler, Rick Hogg, fell from their helicopter. Dropping approximately 30 feet, Rick was knocked unconscious but Duco appeared fine. Only years later did the fall seem to affect him, and he was retired from active duty. Rick adopted Duco and enjoyed his retirement years until cancer took him on July 5th, 2021.

• US Military Working Dogs (MWDs) have officially served alongside their handlers in every conflict since World War II.

• They currently serve across all branches of the US military, supporting a broad variety of units and missions.

• MWDs have super-human (literally) senses and capabilities that provide our forces with enormous advantages on the battlefield, and are widely acknowledged as “combat multipliers”.

• Revered as incredibly valuable assets by the units that benefit from their skills and abilities, war dogs are credited with saving the lives of tens of thousands of US service men and women, allied forces, and civilians.

Available shipping nationwide to 45 states.
Unfortunately we CANNOT ship to AK, HI, MI, SD, UT

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1 - 750ml bottle of matured 5 years (35 in Dog Years) Straight Bourbon Whiskey in keepsake bottle.

SPECIFICATIONS

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Rye, 10% Barley
Mashed, fermented, distilled and aged in KY
Maturation: 5 Years

49.3% ABV 98.6 Proof. (The internal temperature of the human body. Reflects the many human lives saved by war dogs during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror.)

Color: Golden Amber
Tasting Notes: Warm note aromas of vanilla, honey, caramel, and oak. Taste is smooth and warm full of caramel, cinnamon, and nutmeg finishing with a slight oaky sweetness and peppery spice.