Unlike beer, where smaller is often "better" (as in more flavorful, more innovative, more unique, more interesting - but definitely not more consistent);
Most of the new "distilleries" are actually non-distilling bottlers - simply taking (and sometimes ageing) distilled spirits from MGP[2] (the former Seagram Distillery).
Consider - how can a ~5 year old brand have bottled and distributed 15 year old or 25 year old spirits?
This is a real problem in the industry, as 1) it's false marketing, and 2) the equipment needed to make great spirits is not nearly as affordable, and is much more a function of scale, then it is in other industries. So the craft distillery with the 12 foot still and 5 plates really can't compete with the large distillery with a 35 foot still and 15 plates (that's the level of control they have over their process and thus their flavor profile).
And thus, with these "fake" craft spirits - it's the consumers (you and I) that get screwed - we pay extra for a fake premium brand available for much less - the identical spirit, on the same shelf, with the same flavor profile, just under a different name.
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and in case anyone is interested: my company helps real distilleries, breweries, and coffee / chocolate makers, optimize their flavor profiles and consistency through predictive manufacturing[1]. Feel free to reach out![3]
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[0] www.Gastrograph.com
[1] off by one error
[2] http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/28/your-craft-...
[3] jasonceo [at] gastrograph [dot] com