Ole Smoky Distillery Makes the Inc. 5000 for the Fifth Year in a Row — Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Today, Inc. revealed that Ole Smoky Distillery has once again ranked on the Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Intuit, Chobani, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“Being acknowledged among the world's leading companies and thought leaders is a significant honor for us at Ole Smoky,” said Robert Hall, CEO of Ole Smoky Distillery. “Receiving our fifth annual recognition on this list is a true testament to our team’s continual pursuit of excellence and commitment to product quality and innovation. We look forward to progressing even further in the coming years.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Ole Smoky is one of the nation’s fastest growing spirits companies and the No. 1 selling moonshine brand in the world. The brand launched as a small craft distiller in 2010 but has grown rapidly to being in the top 20 spirits companies in the United States, while maintaining their craft authenticity in products and consumer experiences. Each year, Ole Smoky continues to stay at the forefront of the spirits industry by introducing innovative, unique, delicious moonshine and whiskey products showcased in its four distilleries, which remain the most visited in the world welcoming over 5 million guests annually. In addition to product innovation and quality, Ole Smoky attributes much of their success to their strong network of distributor and retail partners who have helped make the company’s moonshine and whiskey products available to consumers in all 50 states and over 20 international markets.