Westerly’s South County Distillers announced the launch of their inaugural batch of spirits, including vodka and gin. The sister company of Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island planned production of spirits this winter, but when COVID-19 hit they quickly turned their production over to making hand sanitizer for frontline workers. “We are extremely excited to share our first batch of spirits, a true labor of love,” said Jennifer Brinton, Co-owner of South County Distillers. “South County Distillers is unique in that we produce everything on-site, starting with the mashing of the grains, fermentation, distilling and to your glass.” South County Distillers Vodka is made from a select blend of rye and wheat, yielding an exceptionally smooth spirit that is dry and crisp with subtle spice notes. South County Distillers Gin begins with select grains as a foundation that culminates with the infusion of a secret blend of botanicals, yielding floral, spice and citrus notes with a classic juniper backbone. Grey Sail brews and South County spirits are available via McLaughlin & Moran, Inc.
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- South County Distillers Vodka and Gin are made from grain to glass in Westerly.
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- South County Vodka.
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- “Gin has become one of my favorite spirits to distill; the possibilities are endless,” said Ryan Gwozdz, Head Distiller. “I distilled dozens of gin recipes before landing on our final version, which is a versatile, botanical-forward gin.”
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- The distillery is located at 63 Canal Street, where visitors can also enjoy cocktails at the Beer Garden at Grey Sail Brewing.
