Irish Whitetail Distillery was founded by husband & wife, Nickolas & Violetta Boyle. The 12 Point whiskey brand is inspired by their own family history and the story of emigration from Ireland in search of the great American dream and the pursuit of a better life. 12 Point whiskey brings the story of emigration full circle, as Irish Whitetail Distillery now craft their malt whiskey on Irish shores. The shape of the bottle and the label design pay homage to a time of shipping and transport, documentation and stamps, as well as the utilitarian labels of the 19th and early 20th centuries.