St. George Spirits

Founded in 1982 by German-born Jrg Rupf, St. George Spirits is one of the oldest craft distilleries in the United States. The distillery, housed in an old World War II airplane hangar on a former naval base on the edge of San Francisco, is home to Lance Winters, mad scientist and St. Georges master distiller.Winters, who is widely-known for experimenting with different types of spirits, has a laboratory dominated by a 10-liter test still in addition to the glass beakers and graduated cylinders that cover every inch of counter space. Next to the dusty chalkboards caked with equations for the conversion of sugar to alcohol and intricate diagrams of molecular structures are bottles of experimental whiskies, vodkas and even an aging balsamic vinegar (its 14 years old already).St. George California Citrus Vodka is a newly-launched vodka from one of Americas most creative craft distilleries. The distillery sources fresh Valencia, Seville and bergamot oranges from local farmers and ranchers, infusing the flavors into three separate non-GMO spirits. The three distillates are then blended together and filtered to remove visible impurities before bottling.As a result, St. George California Citrus Vodka has a lemony scent on the nose, which leads to a robust palate filled with bright notes of orange peel and pomelo. The finish is slightly sweet, with flavors reminiscent of orange groves and other citrus plants.The Spirit Journal called St. George California Citrus Vodka a rare gem of a citrus flavored vodka... nothing short of brilliant.

Founded in 1982 by German-born Jrg Rupf, St. George Spirits is one of the oldest craft distilleries in the United States. The distillery, housed in an old World War II airplane hangar on a former naval base on the edge of San Francisco, is home to Lance Winters, mad scientist and St. Georges master distiller.Winters, who is widely-known for experimenting with different types of spirits, has a laboratory dominated by a 10-liter test still in addition to the glass beakers and graduated cylinders that cover every inch of counter space. Next to the dusty chalkboards caked with equations for the conversion of sugar to alcohol and intricate diagrams of molecular structures are bottles of experimental whiskeys, vodkas and even an aging balsamic vinegar (its 14 years old already).This striking Green Chile Vodka is crafted from a variety of California-grown hot and sweet peppers (jalapenos, Serranos, habaneros, red and yellow bell peppers) that build layers of sweet, savory heat. Lime peel and fresh cilantro are added to impart even more vibrancy and depth of flavor. The bold vodka is elaborately distilled using a 1,500-liter still, filled with crushed jalapeno peppers, lime peel, and a non-GMO base spirit.This mixture is then distilled through a Carter head assemblylayered with fresh cilantro. Serrano, habanero, red and yellow sweet bell peppers are infused separately, then each infusion is blended with the jalapeo lime distillate, giving the vodka its distinctive green hue. Sure to add a kick to any cocktail, this is the salsa fresca of spirits.Pick up your bottle today!

Founded in 1982 by German-born Jrg Rupf, St. George Spirits is one of the oldest craft distilleries in the United States. The distillery, housed in an old World War II airplane hangar on a former naval base on the edge of San Francisco, is home to Lance Winters, mad scientist and St. Georges master distiller.Winters, who is widely-known for experimenting with different types of spirits, has a laboratory dominated by a 10-liter test still in addition to the glass beakers and graduated cylinders that cover every inch of his counterspace. Next to the dusty chalkboards caked with equations for the conversion of sugar to alcohol and intricate diagrams of molecular structures are bottles of experimental whiskies, vodkas and even an aging balsamic vinegar (its 14 years old already).Our objective with St. George Raspberry Brandy, explains Winters, was to take an olfactory snapshot to capture exactly what raspberries smell like at their peak of ripeness. We used the whole fruit in its entirety in a deliberate effort to maximize the most elemental and essential flavors and aromas. Once the raspberries have been harvested, they are distilled through copper pot stills without the use of sugar or any other artificial ingredients.The brandy has an extraordinary texture and flavor profile, with rich waves of soft fruit, raspberries, oak and cinnamon that are complemented by a mineral touch. The brandy was named one of the Top 75 Spirits of 2014 by F. Paul Pacults Spirit Journal. Pick up a bottle today!