Heritage Distilling (NASDAQ: CASK) updates $IP validator metrics and Story Network

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heritage Distilling Holding Company Inc., doing business as IP Strategy, furnished an update on its $IP validator business. On January 8, 2026, the company issued a press release outlining $IP validator performance metrics for the periods from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and from September 18, 2025, the launch date of the company’s $IP validators, to December 31, 2025.

The press release also highlights the growth of the Story Network ecosystem. This information, furnished under Regulation FD as Item 7.01 of a Form 8-K, is provided in Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed “filed” for liability purposes under the Exchange Act.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 8, 2026

HERITAGE DISTILLING HOLDING COMPANY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware

001-42411

83-4558219

(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9668 Bujacich Road Gig Harbor, Washington						98332
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(zip code)

(253) 509-0008

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

IPST

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 8, 2026, Heritage Distilling Holding Company Inc. d/b/a IP Strategy (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s $IP validator performance metrics for the periods December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and September 18, 2025 (the date of launch of the Company’s $IP validators) to December 31, 2025, and certain highlights regarding the growth of the Story Network ecosystem. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated January 8, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: January 8, 2026			HERITAGE DISTILLING HOLDING COMPANY INC.
			By:			/s/ Justin Stiefel
						Justin Stiefel
						Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Heritage Distilling (CASK) announce in this Form 8-K?

The company disclosed that it issued a press release on January 8, 2026 providing $IP validator performance metrics for two recent periods and highlighting the growth of the Story Network ecosystem.

Which performance periods for $IP validators did Heritage Distilling report on?

Heritage Distilling reported $IP validator performance metrics for December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and for September 18, 2025, the launch date of the $IP validators, to December 31, 2025.

How was the Story Network ecosystem described in the Heritage Distilling filing?

The company stated that the press release includes highlights regarding the growth of the Story Network ecosystem, indicating updates on how that ecosystem is developing.

Where can investors find the detailed $IP validator metrics for Heritage Distilling?

The detailed $IP validator performance metrics are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Is the $IP validator information in this Heritage Distilling Form 8-K considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The company specifies that the information under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Does this Heritage Distilling 8-K include financial statements?

No financial statements are listed. Under Item 9.01, the only exhibits referenced are the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the cover page interactive data file (Exhibit 104).