Leadslingers

Leadslingers was founded in 2013 by seven combat veterans from US Army Rangers, USAF TACP, Special Forces, and Paratrooper communities, producing bourbon, rye, vodka, rum, and flavored whiskeys. The lineup includes Bourbon, Thin Blue Line Bourbon (tribute to law enforcement), 10 Year Bourbon, Minuteman Single Malt, Black Flag Rum, Napalm Cinnamon Whiskey, and American Vodka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story behind Leadslingers?

Leadslingers was founded in 2013 by seven combat veterans spanning multiple special operations and combat communities — US Army Rangers, USAF Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Special Forces, and Paratroopers. The name “Leadslingers” is military slang for soldiers who engage in direct combat. The brand’s full lineup — Black Flag Rum, Napalm Cinnamon Whiskey, Minuteman Single Malt — uses naming conventions drawn directly from military culture and American heritage.

What is the Leadslingers Thin Blue Line Bourbon?

A bourbon expression produced as a tribute to law enforcement, with a portion of proceeds supporting police foundations and first responder charities. The “Thin Blue Line” refers to the metaphorical line law enforcement forms between order and chaos — a symbol widely used in American law enforcement culture. The bourbon itself is a Kentucky-sourced straight bourbon with vanilla, caramel, and light oak character.