Raj Peter Bhakta:
A Love Affair with Pigs
The Visionary Behind Hogsworth
Raj Peter Bhakta doesn't just build brands—he builds legacies. From revolutionizing American rye whiskey with WhistlePig to resurrecting forgotten Armagnacs with Bhakta Spirits, his name has become synonymous with quality, rarity, and audacity in the spirits world. But behind every great empire, there's a surprising muse
For Raj, that muse is the pig.
The Pig as a Symbol of Obsession & Excellence
Bhakta's journey into spirits was, quite literally, led by a pig. When he launched WhistlePig, he didn't just name his brand after the mischievous woodchuck (often called a "whistle pig")—he adopted the pig as his totem animal, an emblem of boldness, tenacity, and excess.
Pigs, after all, are intelligent, stubborn, and resourceful—not unlike Raj himself. While others sought to capitalize on fleeting trends, he saw opportunity where others didn't:
- WhistlePig proved that American rye whiskey could compete with the best in the world.
- Bhakta Spirits resurrected centuries-old Armagnacs, transforming them into collectible masterpieces.
- Hogsworth now takes that same daring approach, blending Bourbon and Armagnac into something never before imagined.
Hogsworth: A Natural Evolution
With a track record of challenging convention, Hogsworth is Raj’s ultimate expression of risk and reward—a name that nods to both his porcine inspiration and his pursuit of the extraordinary.
At Hogsworth, tradition is honored but never worshipped. The result? A spirit as rich, layered, and uncompromising as the man behind it.
From Farm to Cask: A Life Defined by Flavor
Raj isn’t just a businessman—he’s a farmer, storyteller, and connoisseur of the unconventional. His farms have always been filled with pigs, a constant reminder of his roots and his rebellious approach to life.
Pigs don’t follow the rules, and neither does Raj.
Whether it’s reinventing whiskey, reviving lost spirits, or pioneering the Armagnac-Bourbon blend, his relentless curiosity and farm-born wisdom continue to shape the future of fine spirits.
The Legacy Continues
Hogsworth isn’t just a brand—it’s a philosophy. A belief that greatness comes from defying expectations. A commitment to sourcing, aging, and blending with purpose.
And, if history has proven anything, it’s this: where Raj Peter Bhakta and a pig lead, the world follows.