Distillery No. 209 GinFrom the Rudd family, who own both the Rudd Oakville Estate Winery and the gourmet market Dean & DeLuca. A departure from traditional, juniper heavy gins, the No. 209 is citrusy, floral and spicy, with a slight minty hint on the mid palate.

and minerals

Proof point varies by barrel but these tend to be around 130

along with the rest of the once-booming Maryland Rye industry

a seventh ingredient called the "premio" is crafted from 5 botanicals which are micro-distilled

exploring the spicier side of American whiskey

This immensely popular vodka was first introduced to the market as a vodka smooth enough that “ladies would like to sip it

and bottled by the Willett distillery

Great combination follows - liquorice

Dormoy built a railway through the plantation to transport fresh cane from the surrounding countryside to the distillery where he installed a new distillation column and steam engine

and a hint of vanilla

and warming spices balanced by a gin backbone and refreshing citrus brightness that keeps it from being cloying

The reposado is rich