Tuthilltown Distillery: Local Whisky comes to New York

Tuthilltown Distillery in the beautiful Hudson Valley is the only producer of New York distilled and aged grain spirit since prohibition. A small family run business, Tuthilltown is dedicated to single batch spirits made from local farm ingredients like corn and apple cider. In only 7 years of production, they have established their whiskies as top shelf items in many New York retail stores, restaurants and bars. The passion and fine craftsmanship that goes into each bottle is evident in the smooth and nuanced flavor of their whiskies. Below are tasting and production notes for two of their most popular items, the Baby Bourbon and Four Grain Whisky.

Baby Bourbon

Made from 100% New York corn and aged in 100% American oak, Baby Bourbon is a beacon of patriotism. Aptly named, Baby Bourbon is Tuthilltown's origianl bourbon. Mild and smooth in flavor, the Baby features a golden amber color and pungent aroma of fresh sweet corn with undertones of caramel. The nose is both earthily and caramelized, foretelling complexity, yet smooth and approachable.
The flavors are sweet and fresh with pleasant tongue tingling spice, undertones of caramel and subtle vanilla. Medium bodied, it is very plush and soft in the mouth, silky and almost creamy. The finish is long lasting with flavors of caramel and lingering spice.


Four-Grain Whisky

As it’s name suggests, this spirit is made from corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley. After in-house grinding, cooking and fermenting, the mash is distilled not once, but twice to achieve optimal flavor and balance. The rich liquid is then aged in American oak for softness, color, and character. Like so many delicious whiskies, the Four-Grain is golden brown in color, with sweet and spicy aromas of caramel, toast, and a distinct freshness. The flavors follow suit with deep toffee, toasted oak, and refined spiciness. Characteristic of Hudson whiskies, Four-Grain is silky and smooth in the mouth, feeling round and pillowy. After each sip the intense toffee flavors are long lasting as the spice evolves and gently fades.


Bourbon Tasting
Stay tuned for Chefs In The City’s upcoming Bacon and Bourbon Tasting, featuring these Hudson products! Visit Brooklyn Cocktails Examiner for Baby Bourbon and Four Grain Whisky recipes and The Poetic Palate blog for more about Tuthilltown Distillery.

written by: Tess Rose- To read other works by Tess visit: http://www.examiner.com/x-26386-Brooklyn-Cocktails-Examiner