Proof and Wood's mission is to source, age, and bottle the finest whiskies and spirits. The brand was founded in 2015 by industry legend Dave Schmier, commonly known as one of the premier merchant whiskey bottlers in the United States. The name comes from the two components Dave and his team control. The proof its bottled at, and the wood that it is aged in.

"We do things that are pretty resource-intensive and we wanted to have a counterpoint to the, "You're just sourcing" mentality. Sourcing takes on a lot of forms. We're in this for the long haul, and I don't like being lumped in with people who started a whiskey brand because it's a hot thing and they heard they can make a lot of money doing it".

The diverse lineup features spirits that are perfect value items for any cocktail pour, with more premium items and specialty bottlings that consistenly deliver the highest quality.