Botanical Spirits
Botanical Spirits
Probably our most diverse category. These are traditional and new spirits inspired by the true roots of the arts of distillation in the apothecaries. Gins, Absinthe, and Aquavit, flavored using unique herbs, spices, and botanicals sourced from only the most reliable of producers!
The 13th
Absinthe may just be the ultimate expression of the distiller's art, so Old Homestead Distilling Co. created a unique spirit that stands on its own while paying tribute to the various Sages of time who built the foundations of this botanical based spirit. Compiling information and methodology from the 1750's through to the Belle Epoch, this distillation is composed of 13 botanicals hand selected from lists from Mere Henriod (The Mother of Absinthe) through to Lyons France and The Val De Travers. A truly experiential drink, handcrafted in tiny direct fired stills with love, care, and grace.
Short Term Effect
Artists and Bohemians alike understood the distinct allure of Absinthe, particularly of that which they termed the Green Fairy, and they leaned heavily into its mythology to create beautiful words and works of art. The powers that be took our Fairy from us for nearly a century before it returned, but mostly stifled by tradition. Old Homestead decided to focus on a truly Americanized form of Absinthe in this release, utilizing Maize Morado to create a gorgeous Amethyst hue in the finished spirit and bring a taste of the New World into balance with the Old. The ban indeed is over and the Effect has returned!
Aquavit
Aquavit, the water of life, originated on Scandinavian homesteads as a folk spirit. Hand crafted with savory and bold botanicals on an open fire pot still, our expression uses carroway, coriander and dill with just a pinch of Cayenne pepper to introduce some Hoosier Hospitality and warmth. Excellent for a big, bold, experiential Bloody Mary, or chilled in the freezer for a summer cool down.
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2 Gingers Gin
A decidedly driven, boldly decadent, and daringly delightful Gin made with a base alcohol fermented from the Quintessence of the Sun: orange juice. The nose is of marmalade, key lime pie, and light spice. Almost effervescent in effect. Ginger ale and Sprite are not bad descriptors. The palate entry is soft and supple, and mid pallet it starts to coat with dense but not overpowering creamy oils and a high note similar to light cinnamon in a pie crust. To the sides slightly warming baking spices lend an earthy balance to the height of Apollos prowess. The finish goes super bright, not dissimilar to fruity pebbles with a pleasantly numbing and subdued black pepper on the tip of the tongue.