Local and Sustainable Gin and Vodka... From Wisconsin??

by benny2run | May 1, 2008 at 05:13 pm | 116 views | add comment
Local and Sustainable Gin and Vodka... From Wisconsin?? by benny2run

Death's Door Spirits, a micro-distillery out of Door County, Wisconsin, has been producing sustainable and local spirits for the past year with growing success.  All of the ingredients are grown on Washington Island in Door County, WI.  The vodka is crafted from a unique variety of red wheat grown organically on the island.  The vodka recently won an American Vodka tasting competition at the Liberty Bar in Seattle, WA. 

The major ingredient for the gin, Juniper Berries, are picked wild on the island and includes two other botanicals - fennel and coriander - for a fresh, clean, and slightly sweet taste.  Some of the finest cocktail lounges in the Midwest, including the Violet Hour in Chicago serve Death's Door Spirits with pride.  Many have stated that this Gin is what they believe to be the closest thing to a Pre-Prohibition Gin that is currently in production today.  This sweet gin does not overwhelm you with botanicals but provides a great crisp taste that mixes well in Aviation Cocktail, Martinez, Clover Club, Amperstand. 

The company focuses on food pairings, pre-prohibition cocktails, and infusions.  The website has a great deal of information include recipes, further information about the farmers involved, the process, and stories.

Current distribution is mainly focused in Wisconsin and Illinois but plans to expand into Ohio are in the near future as well as other Midwestern states.  A Great Taste from the Great Lakes

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