Tamworth Distilling

Tamworth Distilling is a small-batch distillery located in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The distillery is known for producing small batch spirits with local ingredients.[1]

Tamworth Distilling
IndustryDistillery
Founded2015
HeadquartersTamworth, New Hampshire
ProductsSmall batch whiskey and spirits
Websitetamworthdistilling.com

History

Tamworth Distilling was founded in 2015 by Steven Grasse, a student of transcendentalism who grew up summering in New Hampshire. Grasse, who had previously developed brands like Hendrick's Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum, came up with the concept for the distillery after discussing with whiskey enthusiast Jamie Oakes and Matt Powers. Tamworth Distilling was intended to revitalize the town of Tamworth, which Grasse described as the most idyllic place possible,[2] by employing local farmers and attracting young people.[3][4]

The distillery was built on the grounds of the former Tamworth Inn, with Tamworth Garden (formerly a venue for theater, music, and boxing matches) serving as the barrelhouse.[5] The distillery's products include vodka, rye whiskey, eau de vie, gin, applejack, liqueurs and infused vodkas.[6][7] It operates under a wilderness-to-bottle model and is known for using foraged ingredients in its spirits.[1][8]

Since its founding, the distillery has produced themed spirits such as Eau de Musc, a whiskey flavoured with castoreum.[3][9] In 2015, the distillery produced Skiklubben Aquavit as part of a fundraiser to restore the Nansen Ski Jump. An updated recipe of the aquavit was made available in 2018.[10] In October 2019, the distillery released Graverobber Unholy Whiskey, which was produced using maple syrup from cemetery maple trees.[11]

Beginning in 2017, a selection of products from Tamworth Distilling became available in Philadelphia via the retail shop and bar Art in the Age.[12]

In March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery began producing hand sanitizer which was donated to the Tamworth Community Nurse Association.[13]

References
  1. Plummer, Todd (October 29, 2018). "Is "Wilderness to Bottle" the New Farm To Table?". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "How Do You Make a Booze Brand Go Viral? The Master of Craft Explains". VinePair. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  3. Crump, Andrew (2019-11-19). "Tamworth Distilling Combines Quality with Locality". Northshore Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Steven Grasse Went from Mad Man to Distiller and Never Looked Back". The Manual. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  5. Robb, Adam (2015-09-30). "The Essence of New Hampshire, Distilled". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Laughlin, Susan (2015-07-15). "Tamworth Distillery's Local Spirits". New Hampshire Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Vorel, Jim (2019-01-10). "Tasting Three Spirits From New Hampshire's Tamworth Distilling". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. May, Clifford D. (July 10, 2015). "THE WHISKEY REBELLION AND THE BOURBON RESTORATION". American Spectator.
  9. Pomranz, Mike (June 11, 2018). "This Whiskey Is Flavored with Beaver". Food & Wine. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Fabricant, Florence (2018-12-10). "For the Slopes, a Ski-Themed Aquavit". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Steele, Allison (October 15, 2019). "This maple-infused spirit comes from beyond the grave — literally". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "Art in the Age Has Reopened in Old City with a Bottle Shop and Tasting Room". Drink Philly. November 20, 2017. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. Berry, Nancy E. (2020-03-26). "Tamworth Distilling in New Hampshire Pivots to Making Hand Sanitizer for Nurses". Northshore Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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