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Basement Bitters “Bitter Frost”

 

Basement Bitters is an innovative new creation from our bottling crew, who just so happen to work in the basement under our Tasting Room. “Bitter Frost” is the first release in the Basement Bitters line of products. This elixir is a special blend of unaged rye spirit, Sarsaparilla, and fourteen other herbs and spices, balanced with local maple syrup and aged in one of our rye whiskey cured barrels. The result is a distinctively aromatic bitters that is crisp, bitter and warm, it will truly enhance your favorite cocktail.

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Half Moon Orchard

Half Moon Orchard Gin, named for the vessel in which Henry Hudson first explored the River,  which now bears his name.  In that same spirit of exploration, we have created a new base of near neutral spirit from both Wheat and the Hudson Valley’s ubiquitous Apples. “We’re in the heart of the American apple industry so it’s natural for us to turn to apples to create an original New York gin”.  The distinctive subtleties of the apple blend in the base spirit create a smoother and rounder gin, more drinkable than the standard grain neutral spirit base used in other gins.  Half Moon Orchard Gin has an ABV of 46%.  The 1 liter bottle is priced to become the preferred “well” gin by bartenders in New York State and nationwide.  The product was recently mentioned in Serious Eats ”the new gin from Tuthilltown was delicious”!

San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results are in!

Double Gold Medal, Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Silver Medal, Hudson New York Corn Whiskey, New York, USA [46%] $35.
Silver Medal, Hudson Four Grain Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Bronze Medal, Hudson Manhattan Rye, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Bronze Medal, Hudson New York Single Malt , New York, USA [46%] $40

Ultimate Beverage Challenge Results

86- Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson New York Corn Whiskey American Whiskey United States, 46%, $35.00- Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
82-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson New York Single Malt 4 years old American Whiskey United States, 46%, $40.00 Good,
Recommended
86-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Four-Grain 4 years old Bourbon United States, 46%, $40.00- Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
85-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Baby Bourbon 4 years old Bourbon United States, 46%, $40.00- Very Good,
Strong Recommendation
83- Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Manhattan Rye 4 years old Rye Whiskey United States, 46%, $40.00 Good,
Recommended

Hudson (San Francisco World Spirits Competition Results) Double Gold Medal, Hudson Baby Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Silver Medal, Hudson New York Corn Whiskey, New York, USA [46%] $35.
Silver Medal, Hudson Four Grain Bourbon, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Bronze Medal, Hudson Manhattan Rye, New York, USA [46%] $40.
Bronze Medal, Hudson New York Single Malt , New York, USA [46%] $40
Hudson (Ultimate Beverage Challenge Results) 86- Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson New York Corn Whiskey American Whiskey United States, 46%, $35.00- Very Good,Strong Recommendation82-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson New York Single Malt 4 years old American Whiskey United States, 46%, $40.00 Good,Recommended86-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Four-Grain 4 years old Bourbon United States, 46%, $40.00- Very Good,Strong Recommendation85-Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Baby Bourbon 4 years old Bourbon United States, 46%, $40.00- Very Good,Strong Recommendation83- Tuthilltown Spirits, Hudson Manhattan Rye 4 years old Rye Whiskey United States, 46%, $40.00 Good,Recommended

William Grant & Sons Takes On Hudson Whiskey Range

Independent, family-owned William Grant & Sons has acquired the innovative Hudson Whiskey range from Tuthilltown Spirits, adding to its already enviable portfolio of premium spirits brands. The deal will see the New York based micro-distillery profiting from the infrastructure and resources of one of the world’s most respected distillers, while also maintaining the independence and flexibility of a family-owned company.

With this acquisition, William Grant & Sons will begin marketing and distributing Hudson Whiskey range, including the flagship Hudson Baby Bourbon, as well as Hudson Manhattan Rye, Hudson Single Malt Whiskey, Hudson New York Corn Whiskey, and Hudson Four Grain Bourbon.  The acquisition also adds the first American whiskey to the William Grant & Sons portfolio, which already boasts category-leading brands such as the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky Glenfiddich as well as The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Sailor Jerry Rum, Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, Stolichnaya vodka, and more.

Since first being introduced in 2006, The Hudson Whiskey range has created a stir both within the industry and the bartending community, as well as among discerning consumers.  In this short time, the micro distillery in upstate New York has quickly received acclaim not only for the quality of its marques, but also for its pioneering spirit -  it is the first whiskey distilled in New York since prohibition, and is the first ever New York state-produced bourbon.

“We are both excited and proud to have added the Hudson Whiskey range to our award-winning portfolio.” said Simon Hunt, Managing Director – North America, William Grant & Sons.  “When our founder William Grant first built his distillery by hand in 1886, he had one dream: to create the best dram in the Valley.  That dram became Glenfiddich and that valley was the Valley of the Deer in Speyside.  More than a century later, history is repeating itself as the Hudson Whiskey range becomes a part of the William Grant & Sons family.  This time, the dram is Hudson Whiskey and the valley is the Hudson valley. We are delighted to see that the spirit endures into the 21st century.”

“We are extremely happy to be working with a family company that shares our philosophy.” said Ralph Erenzo, distiller and partner for Tuthilltown Spirits. “This new relationship will enable us to maintain the high quality of our products and allow us to continue to meet the high level of demand, without sacrificing any of the principles that make us what we are.  We’re delighted to be taking place among such distinguished spirits as Hendrick’s Gin, The Balvenie and Glenfiddich.”
New York based Domaine Select Wine Estates will continue to distribute Tuthilltown’s non-whiskey products.

For more information on William Grant & Sons, please visit www.grantusa.com.  For more information on Tuthilltown Spirits, please visit www.tuthilltown.com.

Spirits: Craft whiskey distillers are over a barrel

The Washington Post

“Such were the contrasting assessments presented by the ADI, an organization of craft distillers, at its seventh annual Whiskey and Moonshine Distilling Conference, held this month in Louisville. With seminars and panels including “So, You Want to Open a Distillery,” “Mixology and Marketing” and “High-Proof Blending: Pros and Cons,” and a small trade show with companies hawking oak barrels, organic malted barley, frosted bottles and more, there was plenty of encouragement for those looking to begin making distilled spirits.”

Best New American Whiskeys

FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE

“According to Tuthilltown Spirits, New York had upward of 1,000 farm stills before the 1919 ratification of the Volstead act made them all illegal. When Tuthilltown launched in 2003, it became the state’s first small-batch whiskey distiller since Prohibition.”

How Bourbon Whiskey Really Got Its Famous Name

Admittedly, ‘bourbon’ is a strange name for a type of whiskey, especially when you consider that most of the world’s whiskey styles have admirably straightforward appellations. The whiskey made in Scotland by Scots is called scotch, the whiskeys made in Ireland and Canada are called Irish and Canadian respectively. Even bourbon’s closest relations, Tennessee Whiskey and rye, frankly describe either their state of origin or principal ingredient, both completely logical approaches.

So why is America’s best known and most popular whiskey style called bourbon, a name borrowed from French royalty? The French, after all, don’t even make whiskey or any other significant grain-based spirit, preferring to mess around with grapes instead.

Click here to read whole article: www.straightbourbon.com

Viticulture NY 2010- Panel Discussion on Artisanal distilleries

Tuthilltown Spirits will be participating in the Panal dicussion on Artisanal distilleries. Changes in state legislation and renewed consumer interest in local products have produced a dramatic increase in the number of craft distilleries in New York State. Viticulture 2010 will include a workshop focused on distillation and issues related to creating a farm distillery. This session will focus on legal and technical considerations for wineries thinking of adding distillation or those wishing to create standalone operations.

For more information click here: www.rrcc.com

Distilled in NY: An Introduction to Handcrafted NY Spirits

New York Wine & Culinary Center

New York State is well known for wine production, but is also becoming a hotbed for the emerging craft distilling industry. In this class, you will learn how NYS Farm Distillers are making use of the abundance of high quality raw materials in our state to make an interesting array of distilled spirits.

Click on the above link for more information.

GreenMarket- NOFA-NY: Local Grain discussion

“For years, it was widely believed that good quality grain could not be grown in our region. Thankfully, recent efforts show that New York State can indeed grow high quality grains for a wide variety of uses. In order to further expand local production and develop regional markets, farmers need feedback from bakers, chefs and consumers.”  Click on above lick to read more about the project.