“As a whiskey-maker, Herman was successful thanks to his dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and integrity,” said Matthew Obernauer, H. Obernauer & Co. owner and chief revival officer. “We’re proud to revive his legacy and begin a new chapter for a name that still upholds those values.”

According to Matthew Obernauer, at a time when Pennsylvania was among the nation’s leading whiskey-producing regions, his great-great grandfather built a successful whiskey business based on the principle that his word was as good as his bond.