McMenamins - Edgefield Distillery Spirits

Monkey Puzzle

We selected a choice barrel of our finest malt whiskey and dry-hopped it with Teamaker hops, which contain no bitterness. The mix is sweetened with a touch of blackberry honey, harvested from hives found on the Edgefield estate. The result is a bit of a puzzle itself, but a truly great one. There are strong flavors of malt, vanilla and caramel mixed in with citrus hop characteristics and blackberry honey sweetness.
46% alcohol by volume, 92 proof
Retail: $19.50 for a 375ml bottle

Herbal Liqueur No. 7

Distilled with a blend of Edgefield estate-grown garden herbs called the Black Rabbit Magic Potion #9, the spirit is bold with flavors of cinnamon, mint and caraway, balanced with the sweetness of organic birch syrup. And what does the number seven signify? According to the distillers (with a little help from their friends), it could mean that the nectar from the wimbled birch kindles this botanical trundle wheel at seven turns...seven families of laughing botanicals. Or perhaps it refers to the seven incantations: Seven rides on the broom: Seven calls in your cups. We’re not really sure. You’ll have to taste it to figure it out for yourself.
40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof
Retail: $19.50 for a 375ml bottle

White Dog Whiskey

Our White Dog – A version of our Hogshead Whiskey before it sees a barrel -- is produced from four unique and complementary malted barleys. The aroma is of rich grain and cereal while the flavor has layers of dark chocolate, malt and roast. The body of the whiskey is full and semi-sweet, lingering on the palate with a surprising smooth finish.

We chose to release our White Dog because we feel it stands strong on its own and is a great companion to its barrel-aged version – Hogshead Whiskey. Even in its infancy as a whiskey, our White Dog is incredibly drinkable in a specialty cocktail or served neat.
46% alcohol by volume, 92 proof
Retail: $17.50 for a 375ml bottle

Hogshead Whiskey
American Distilling Institute 2011 Single Malt Whiskey of the Year 

Hogshead is an original. Continuing the independent and innovative styles of Northwest brewers and vintners, this whiskey is distilled with only a passing nod to the great Scotch, Irish and Bourbon distillers, before striking off on its own. Boasting a palate-pleasing combination of malty spirit – reminiscent of the malted barley grain that began the process – and the smoky, vanilla sweet-wood that surrounds the spirit until bottling, Hogshead is a rich, amber-hued whiskey.
46% alcohol by volume, 92 proof
Retail: $32.50 a bottle

Alambic "13" Brandy
American Distilling Institute 2011 Bronze Winner "Grape Brandy - Over 10 Years" 

This handcrafted brandy was distilled from Pinot Noir grapes. Thirteen years in a French oak barrel have allowed hints of vanilla, cinnamon and floral notes to soften and enrich this fine liquor. Enjoy.
40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof
Retail: $37.50 a bottle

Edgefield Brandy

Try this barrel-aged grape brandy, a marriage of two distilled Edgefield wines. Aged separately in French oak barrels then blended together and finished in American oak barrels, the spirit boasts a flowery aroma with hints of berries. The flavor is sweet and warm with pronounced vanilla and cherry flavors.
40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof
Retail: $28.95 a bottle

Pear Brandy
American Distilling Institute 2011 Bronze Winner "Pear Eau de Vie"

A pure and clean spirit, our Pear Brandy is created using 100% Hood River, Oregon-grown pears. Distilled in our Eau de Vie Pot Still, the spirit is hand-bottled, with no barrel aging. It boasts a flavor that captures the true essence of fresh pears.
40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof
Retail: $18.55 a bottle

Longshot Brandy

The latest version of our popular Longshot Brandy is deeper and more complex than ever. We still use Syrah grapes harvested from Edgefield's own two-acre vineyard, double-distill the wine but then we barrel-age the spirit for one year in a used Syrah wine barrel and then another year in a used Syrah port barrel. The result is a unique brackish-hued brandy that has flavors of raisin, cherries, licorice and spice. The aroma is rich in vanilla, violet and floral notes. Longshot Brandy is perfect as an after-dinner sipping brandy or in a specialty cocktail.
40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof
Retail: $25 a bottle

Penney's Gin

This American dry gin is inspired by its London counterpart that caters to the martini connoisseur. It is handcrafted using the traditional English method in which pure grain spirit is distilled alone, with its vapors passing through carefully selected botanicals. Ingredients include whole juniper berry, sweet orange peel, lemon peel, freshly zested lime and cardamom. The aroma is rich in juniper and fresh citrus, making it ideal for spring- and summertime cocktails.
45% alcohol by volume, 90 proof
Retail: $26.75 a bottle

Professor's Gin

Formerly known as Vintner's Gin, this spirit is more spicy and herbal than Penney's. Its bolder style is perhaps inspired by the Dutch-style genevre, yet with a brighter, more layered profile. It's an infused gin, in which botanicals are soaked with pure grain alcohol to extract their flavors and scents. The resulting aroma has distinctive juniper, herbal and cracked black pepper notes. Taste hints of coriander and juniper.
45% alcohol by volume, 90 proof
Retail: $26.75 a bottle

Coffee Liqueur

For all those diehard coffee drinkers looking for a little extra kick, this spirit is imbued with our houseroasted Ethiopian Sidamo coffee beans, imparting a dark, spicy flavor that marries well with the liqueur's rich, silky texture. These elegant, silkscreened bottles make excellent gifts - spot the cat in the painted label in various spots around the Edgefield estate.
20% alcohol by volume, 40 proof
Retail: $12.75 a bottle