It’s All About the Hops
When Sons of Liberty started to distill, they decided to put their own spin on how whiskey is made in turn revolutionizing traditions and techniques centuries old. It is not common knowledge that in order to make a great whiskey you have to start with a beer first. This does not mean reach for cold one in the fridge. All distillers need to brew a beer before distillation takes place. Usually the beer, also known as a “mash” is made up of fermented grains; most commonly malted barley, corn, rye or wheat. This “beer” however is not what you’d find at your local packie and does not have much flavor to it. What the guys at Sons of Liberty decided to do was use common brewing grains and brew a beer that is flavorful before distilling it.
Awarded “Best Flavored Whiskey in North America in 2015” at the World Whiskey Awards, Sons of Liberty Hopped Whiskey distiller Mike Reppucci started by brewing an IPA , then distilling it and aging in American Oak barrels. Once done aging the whiskey is then dry-hopped with Citra and Sorachi Ace hops giving the spirit even more aroma. This whiskey is great on its own with a large ice cube on a warm summer evening or stands out great in cocktails. Try it in a Boulevardier or in a highball with some tonic and a dash of orange bitters.
This year’s batch has just arrived in our warehouse and is fantastic! 375mls are arriving soon as well!
Cheers! ND