“Both of our distilleries are passionate about whiskeys and gins and this was a natural collaboration.” said Braeden Bumpers, owner of McClintock Distilling. “We are so excited to finally release this project and we are thrilled with the way they both came out.”
FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB) August 06, 2019
McClintock Distilling and The Baltimore Spirits Company (BSC) today announced that they are separately releasing two limited-edition gins as a collaborative endeavor. The project between the two Maryland distilleries uses rye whiskey mash infused with signature botanicals to create a Genever-style gin made in the traditional Dutch fashion. McClintock Distilling used mash from BSC’s Epoch Rye and BSC used mash from McClintock’s Bootjack Rye Whiskey.
While BSC has undertaken collaborative projects before, such as with their neighbor Union Brewing, this is the first collaboration of its kind between two Maryland distilleries. The project comes after almost two years of planning and will highlight Maryland’s rich tradition in rye-based spirits as well as the ingenuity the companies are known for. Both distilleries are active members of the Maryland Distiller’s Guild and work to promote the industry in the state.
Genever-style gins are distinct from other gins in that the flavor of the grains are preserved and act to highlight the botanicals to create a kind of whiskey-gin hybrid. It is the oldest style of gin in the world but is one of the rarer varieties in the US. While traditional Genever is made using malted barley, these collaborative products use the spicier and more peppery rye base making them unique expressions.
“Both of our distilleries are passionate about whiskeys and gins and this was a natural collaboration,” said Braeden Bumpers, owner of McClintock Distilling. “We are so excited to finally release this project and we are thrilled with the way they both came out.”
About half of the finished product will be released on August 17th at McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Maryland and at the Baltimore Spirits Company Distillery in Baltimore, Maryland. The other half will be barrel aged in used rye whiskey barrels for a second release at a later date. Only a few hundred bottles of the collaboration will be produced and both distilleries expect to sell out fast.
Both McClintock Distilling and Baltimore Spirits company have received gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits competition and the New York International Spirits competition for their whiskeys and gins and are two of the highest awarded distilleries in the state.
For more information contact Braeden Bumpers of McClintock Distilling at 202-557-9914 or braeden@mcclintockdistilling.com, or Max Lents of Baltimore Spirits Company at 713-824-6178 or max@baltimorespiritsco.com.
About McClintock Distilling
McClintock Distilling, an organic craft distillery located in Frederick, Maryland, offers vodka, gins, and whiskeys. McClintock Distilling strives to maintain a sustainable and locally sourced business with a focus on product quality, environmental impact and community betterment. McClintock Distilling is committed to bringing the McClintock experience to all of our customers through every drop. For more information please visit http://www.mcclintockdistilling.com.
About Baltimore Spirits Company
Founded in 2015 by friends Ian Newton (CFO), Max Lents (CEO) and Eli Breitburg-Smith (Head Distiller), the Baltimore Spirits Co® distills premium, award-winning spirits that express the culture, chorus, and meaning of Baltimore, restoring an industry of rye whiskey and spirits manufacturing to Maryland. In their new, state-of-the-art distillery located in the Baltimore Union Collective building, they combine modern distillation techniques with Old World craftsmanship to create expressive spirits that can only come from bold, forward-thinking experimentation. Their portfolio includes Shot Tower® Gin (Gold Medal Winner at both the New York International Spirits Competition and San Francisco World Spirits Competition), Epoch Straight® Rye (Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition), Fumes Pumila® Smoked Apple Brandy, and Baltamaro®, a volume of flavored Amari consisting of Fernet, Coffee and Szechuan Amaro. For additional information visit baltimorespiritsco.com.
