Happenstance Founder's Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Nov 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 29
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About This Spirit from the Maker
Founded by Anheuser-Busch alum Paige Parker, Happenstance is a 100% women-owned and women-led whiskey company out of Nashville, Tennessee. When Paige discovered that 40% of whiskey drinkers are women but less than 2% of whiskey companies are fully owned by women, she wanted to create a premium whiskey brand that was unique in palate, contemporary in package design and spoke to the lifestyle of these women whiskey drinkers.
You can find Happenstance in Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina…or order online to 40 states.
If you visit Nashville, be sure to find us all over Broadway, the Nashville airport and Music Row.
At Happenstance, we’re raising a new generation of whiskey lovers.
So, cheers to that!
The Whiskey
DESIGN - Contemporary Take on a Classic Tradition
AROMA - Caramel, Maple, Honey
PALATE - Full Bodied Blend of Vanilla, Toffee, Hazelnut Notes and Toasted Oak. Bold and Smooth Finish
BOURBON - Straight Bourbon, Double Distilled, Aged in New American Oak
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How We Feel About the Spirit
🥃 Happenstance Founder’s Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A Toast to the Women Behind the Whiskey
Every now and then, a tasting turns into a moment — the kind that nudges you to pause, smile, and say, “Well, we’re definitely taking this bottle home.” That was exactly my experience with Happenstance Founder’s Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey during a recent tasting at Total Wine in Nashville.
I didn’t just stumble across a new bourbon. I stumbled across a story worth celebrating.
💛 Shout Out to the Ladies
Happenstance isn’t just another bottle on the shelf. It’s a 100% women‑owned and women‑led whiskey company born right here in Nashville, Tennessee. In an industry still dominated by men, these women are carving out their own space — boldly, creatively, and with a whole lot of heart.
Supporting them felt less like a purchase and more like joining a movement.
🍒 The Tasting That Hooked Us
I had my pour with a splash of cranberry and a little ice — a simple mix that let the bourbon shine while adding a touch of brightness. Jeff went neat, as he always does. And here’s the thing: we both loved it.
My sip: smooth, flavorful, and surprisingly versatile
Jeff’s sip: rich, clean, and confidently crafted
When two very different palates agree, you know you’ve found something special.
🛍️ We Bought the Bottle — And the Story
The moment we finished our tasting, the decision was easy. Into the cart it went. Not just because it was delicious (though it absolutely was), but because supporting women in whiskey feels like the kind of “happenstance” worth leaning into.
And now I’m spreading the word — because good bourbon deserves attention, and good people behind good bourbon deserve even more.
✨ Final Sip
Happenstance Founder’s Edition is more than a pour. It’s a reminder that passion, craft, and courage can come from anywhere — and often from the women rewriting the rules.
If you come across this bottle, give it a try. Better yet, raise a glass to the women who made it happen.
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Related Cocktails
Happenstance Cocktails include:
Happenstance Pineapple & Paradise
Happenstance Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Happenstance Sweet Southern Peach
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