American Single Malts

Nestled in a picturesque stretch of the Heartlands, just outside the town of Swisher in Eastern Iowa, sits Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery, and Distillery. Family-owned by Jeff and Laurie Quint, Jeff serves as both Master Distiller and Master Winemaker at the small operation, which has an outsized reputation for quality. Cedar Ridge the first micro-distillery in the state began distilling vodka back in 2005 before moving onto fruit liqueurs and, eventually, bourbon, crafting Iowas first bourbon whiskey since Prohibition.Cedar Ridge meticulously oversees every step of production from grain to glass. They store and mill our corn and grain on-site. The grains are twice distilled to a higher proof, removing the impurities and resulting in a cleaner, more approachable sipping whiskey. The grains left over from distillation are hauled off as animal feed for local farmers.The whiskey is then transferred to barrels, where they allow the spirit to mature naturally, being stored in a non-temperature controlled rick house. Iowas inconsistent weather patterns are what aids in the expansion and contraction of the barrels, allowing the whiskey to absorb the rich aromas and flavors more quickly than in other regions. This natural aging process, however, leaves about 18 percent to the angels. Cedar Ridge Single Malt Whiskey is aged in wine barrels, yielding a rich spirit full of character. Because we are a winery AND a distillery, naturally we have an abundance of wine barrels. We chose to go with a more fruit-forward recipe for our new Single Malt to really utilize the depth of flavors we have created within our wine barrels, states Production Manager, Kolin Brighton. Winner of Best American Craft Whiskey at the 2016 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.Pick up your bottle today!

Arroyo Design is a small custom furniture company founded upon the principles of using mesquite wood from the Sonoran Desert and making it into fine furniture, as opposed to using exotics from the rainforest. That same idea is the founding principle on which Del Bac Whiskey was founded. Stephen Paul founded the private family-owned and operated distillery company, Hamilton Distillers, Inc. in 2006. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona they produce a unique range of Single Malts, including Del Bac.Del Bac was conceived while Stephen was drinking Scotch and barbecuing with mesquite scraps from his custom furniture company. The idea was born to malt barley over mesquite instead of peat. The result was a signature whiskey embodying the spirit of the American Southwest terroir. The unique whiskey was initially distilled using a 5-gallon alembic pot-still from Portugal. While perfecting the production process he learned how to malt barley, initially using a 6-row cattle-feed barley sourced from nearby Coolidge, AZ, later sourcing 2-row malting barley from Southern Colorado.After graduating with a 40-gallon pot-still in 2011, Stephen and his daughter Amanda incorporated Hamilton Distillers in 2011. They expanded and re-vamped their facility incorporating a 500-gallon distillery and malt house to malt 5,000 lb batches using a tank system to steep, germinate, and dry the malt between two tanks, a system that allows for more control, yielding a better quality malt."We do everything right in-house. We malt our own barley, and we mash, ferment, distill, barrel and bottle under one roof. After learning that so many "craft" or "artisan" American whiskeys actually come from the same mega distillery in Indiana, we are especially proud to say we do it all ourselves. Its as real as it could ever be"(producer). For this "Distillers Cut," each cask was specially hand-selected to work in harmony. This expression is an exercise in the art of blending by utilizing varying malts, cask types and finishing methods, all to showcase cask strength single malt whiskey, giving the whiskey deeper more nuanced layers."Offered at cask-strength every time, Distillers Cut is a pure reflection of its makers and of the place from which it comes" (producer). For this first batch, the nose offers notes of bright citrus, dried stone fruit and herbs. The palate tastes of caramel toffee spice integrated with cherry, leather and sassafras. A lingering vanilla sweetness develops with its lengthy finish.Pick up your bottle today!

The late Dr. George G. Moore was a native Irishman, with an incredible passion for single malt whiskyand his adopted home Virginia. His Virginia Distillery Company is a union of these two passions, brought to life in 2011. Today the distillery is looked after by, Georges son,Gareth Moore and his wife,Maggie Moore, who have continued to preserve and cultivate Georges single malt dream.Virginia Distillery Company is currently producing an American Single Malt on-site using malted barley from the U.S. and water from Virginias Blue Ridge Mountains. This distillery flagship is being aged in ex-bourbon, sherry and re-toasted wine casks. Virginias hot summers and cool winters significantly influence the aging cycle, imparting a distinctive character onto the whisky. This flagship will be released in three to six years from the time of casking, in 2019.While this single malt matures, Virginia Distillery offers their Virginia-Highland Malt Whisky expression, distilled from 100 percent malted barley, and crafted from single malt whisky produced in the Scottish Highlands a region known for producing bold and powerful single malts that are full-bodied, rich, textured, and characterized by a touch of smoke and fruit.The whisky is then transported over 3,000 miles to the Virginia Distilling Company in Lovingston, Virginia where the Scotch is married with whisky made onsite in Virginia. This hybrid whisky is finished for several months in French oak casks that were previously used to mature a Virginia port-style wine. The French oak casks, which are sourced from a local Virginia winery, impart a copper-reddish hue to the whisky and contribute sweet, fruity notes. Port Cask Finished Virginia-Highland Whisky has notes of dried fruit and raisins on the nose, along with vanilla and barrel spice. The palate has hints of toffee, cocoa and toasted oak with a soft finish. Enjoy it neat, with a cube or a splash of water or in your favorite specialty cocktail.Pick up your bottle today!

During the 17th century, Cornelius Van Brunt one of the founding fathers of Brooklyn farmed land alongside the banks of Gowanus Creek, while helping forge the eclectic society that became Brooklyn. In the 1800s, as the population of New York mushroomed and its waterways became vital hubs for maritime travel, the Brooklyn waterfront became home to some gin, rum, and whiskey distilleries.Prohibition forced the distillery to close, and it wasnt until the new 21st century that distillation resumed. Opened in 2012 Van Brunt Stillhouse honors the pioneering spirit of Cornelius Van Brunt, one of the founding fathers of the area. Founded by Daric Schlesselman who first began by producing the first Rum from Brooklyn since the Prohibition era. Soon after releasing the rum, the brand started producing other spirits such as Grappa and other grain distillates. Daric, a former editor at The Daily Show, left behind the world of television and followed his dreams of reincarnating the of Spirits of the past.Van Brunt Stillhouse Single Malt is crafted from 100 percent malted barley sourced from all over the world. Getting its rest in virgin oak barrels, it won a Bronze medal at the American Craft Spirits Association Awards 2015 and earned a Gold medal from The Fifty Best list in 2016.Pick up your bottle today!

As the highest-rated American Single Malt, Westward is a whiskey of Northwest Provenance. Born in the Northwest, from the distinctive culture, climate, and natural ingredients that come together to make a provenance-driven whiskey, Westward is a whiskey of the elements. More than a decade ago, in Portland, Oregon, they set out to create a whiskey from all of these elements and called it Westward along the way. Westward is aged to taste in Oregon, where the regions hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters are the ideal environment to raise a world class whiskey.Westward strives for perfection through Minimalist Distilling, a philosophy pioneered by their founders that begins by selection the highest quality ingredients. Their purposefully inefficient production process brings out the flavor of the grain and other natural ingredients. Every step is meant to express flavor; never to strip away or mask impurities. Westward American Single Malt begins by brewing a delicious, artisanal American ale, from scratch, using locally malted barley, ale yeast, and a slow, low temperature fermentation. The fresh beer is then distilled twice in custom low-reflux pot stills designed to create a robust spirit, transforming our fresh beer into whiskey. Westward is aged to perfection in new, charred American Oak barrels, then mingled in small batches to achieve Westwards signature flavor profile balanced and bold, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness.Westwatd American Single Malt Whiskey earned a Double Gold, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2019.Get yours today!