As we chug towards our own Iron Fish distilled whiskey, we sent some American Oak kegs on a round-trip to The Filling Station Microbrewery. Upon arrival they were filled with their Imperial Stout, then emptied and returned to be refueled with a spirit made from a load of corn, rye and malted barley.
An interplay of corn, rye and malted barley tones, further mellowed by the nutty, blackberry caramel sweetness of the Tawny Port Casks.
Rooted in glacially formed soil and sourced from the endless greenery encompassing our farm – this perennial woodland gin is sown with rich local Michigan wheat, a subtle hint of juniper, deeply chilled natural well water, and a bouquet of native botanicals, including sprigs of Concolor Fir, to give breath to a delightful harmony. Wild and reserved, take a walk with our Michigan Woodland Gin.
Our “white dog” is all bark, no bite. Crafted using a mash made of Jupiter Winter Wheat and Organic Yellow Corn. It has a woody nose reminiscent of a walk through the woods to the river’s edge. Hints of white oak hit you fast like salmon running for home. The spirit lets out and the sweetness reels you back in. It finishes with a gentle smoky whisper of a burn that brings you back beside a bonfire. This whiskey is young, and like a new wool shirt, is ready to get you through a long starry night in Benzie County.
Beautifully bright and light, reminiscent of sandy Lake Michigan sunsets, our Michigan White Rum has been finished with a touch of gold, courtesy of Sleeping Bear Farms’ honeybees, and crafted with the very best Caribbean molasses. Here, we have the sun, the beaches, we have the water, and now, we have the rum.
Unfiltered and honest, our farm-distilled Michigan Winter Wheat Vodka is as clear, fresh and authentic as the glass filled lakes that inspired it. Pure Michigan water, from our deep-water source beside the Betsie River, and locally grown Winter Wheat, courtesy of the Sends’ Farm, couple to create our unique, flavorful take on this classic spirit.
While waiting for our own distilled whiskey, we found this full-flavored spirit made from a blend of corn, rye and malted barley, and aged in charred, american oak barrels. We loved it and finished it in freshly-emptied Caribbean rum casks. The taste plays off the sweetness of the rum and corn, the spice of rye and the nutty flavors of malted barley.
As the leaves began to fall, and while waiting for our own Iron Fish distilled whiskey, we came upon this spirit – a blend of corn, rye and malted barley in fired American oak barrels. We fell for it and gave it a trace of maple by finishing the spirit in old, withered whiskey barrels steeped in our neighbors, the Griner family’s, maple syrup. Thoughtful and distinct, settle in and enjoy our Bourbon – the beauty is in the contrast.
BORN ON THE WATERS OF THE BETSIE RIVER, RAISED ON ITS WATERSHED FARMLAND AND INSPIRED BY UPSTREAM JOURNEYS OF THE STEELHEAD. WE ARE MICHIGAN’S FIRST FARM BASED DISTILLERY, RETURNING SPIRIT TO ITS ORIGIN.
(East Field, Iron Fish Distillery)
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Monday: 2 – 8PM
Tuesday: 2 -8PM
Wednesday: 2 – 8PM
Thursday: 12 – 10PM
Friday: 12 – 10PM
Saturday: 12 – 10PM
Sunday: 12 – 7PM
News from the farm
Proceeds to charity! Come enjoy some cocktails in support of a new community center.
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