COMPLEX FLORAL AROMA IS ALWAYS WORTH THE TROUBLEWe fell in love with the aroma of California’s mandarin orange trees, but when we tried distilling the fruit, the acids in the juice wouldn’t cooperate. After plenty of late nights tinkering around in our h

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 89 points – Aromas of vidalia onions, lemon zest, and coriander all waft from the glass. It opens on the tongue with tangy citrus zest, followed by distinct green chili spice, tomato skin, and finally cooling cucumber flavors. A full meal of flavors in each sip.- 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Very Good, Strong Recommendation).April/2019 |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 points – Warm aromas of baked apples and pears are filled with vanilla, raisins and cinnamon. The sweetness on the palate is like ripe juicy pears rather than confected. Long lasting and intense cinnamon, clove and vanilla fill the mouth..March/2017 | St. George Fruit Liqueurs have an impeccable pedigree: They begin as our flagship pear and raspberry brandy, to which we add luscious fruit juice.This brings down the proof (from 40% alcohol by volume to 20% alcohol by volume) and transforms our crystal clear brandies into jewel-toned liqueurs. | Both elegant and earthy, this luscious liqueur has all the complexity of a perfectly ripe Bartlett pear. Cinnamon and clove add a warm touch of spice.

James Suckling 93 points – A delicious chardonnay with sliced cooked apples and subtle vanilla and cream on the nose and palate. Hints of toffee and butterscotch, too. Full-bodied and compact. Racy finish. Very serious. Drink or hold..February/2020 |

Note from Todd Hardie of Caledonia: “The gin is a celebration of our special connection to the land. We use pure grain spirits as a canvas to showcase juniper berry and raw northern honey. Added just before bottling, the raw honey imparts unique floral qualities that vary with season and blossom. Our distillery, on the banks of the Lamoille River in the Northeast Kingdom, is rooted in the agriculture of Vermont. Hardwick, Caledonia Country, is a community inspired by farms where the production of milk, cheese, timber, grains, honey, seeds, and herbs are part of our lives and help define our place.” |

Ready for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes inspired by distiller Lance Winters’ formative experiences growing up in California in the 1970s | Bruto and Soda is a brilliant session drink. Also recommended in a Negroni, Boulevardier, Americano, and in various Spritzes. | Inspired by Italian modernism, the label was a collaboration between master distiller Lance Winters, head distiller Dave Smith, and bartender/graphic designer Brandon Josie.

Marriage of two straight rye whiskies that combines the feisty properties of a high rye 2-year-old and the saddle smooth richness of a 16-year-old. The 2-year-old has a 95% rye 5% barley malt mashbill. The older rye has a “barely legal” rye mashbill of 53

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 91 points – Pleasing aromas of candied pecans, baked apples, milk chocolate, and honey permeate the nose of this bourbon. Nothing is held back on the palate, with bold flavors of caramel, maraschino cherries, vanilla, grated nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bold and beautiful. – 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Tried and True Award).April/2018Whisky Advocate 95 points – From first sniff, it’s clear this is mature and stately stuff. It’s quite oak-driven, but rather than purely primary wood, it smells of fine leather, cedar chest, polished handrails, and barrel warehouse. Beneath the woody splendor lurks a core of rich black cherry fruit, which permeates the full-bodied palate, oozing with dark berry fruit that slowly succumbs to butterscotch, espresso, chocolate-covered cherries, and drying tannins. A masterful work of balance and lush flavors..January/2019 | Nose: Spicy, rich, mellow, fruity, hints of sweet oak & caramel.Palate: Creamy, mellow, ripened red berries, rich, spicy, well-balanced, moderately sweet.Finish: Soft, smooth & pleasantly long.