Introduction Introducing the #09 release from independent bottlers, The Heart Cut. Discover our limited edition release from St George Spirits. Beginning life as a coffee-infused stout, this release pushes the boundaries of 'whiskey'. Whiskey Tasting Notes This whisky kicks off with a bright, peppery punch from green pepper and fresh jalapeño, combined with the aroma you get when walking past your favourite coffee shop, balanced by the gentle sweetness of poached pears. It finishes smooth with creamy white chocolate matcha and the comforting crunch of Hob Nobs. AN INTRODUCTION TO ST GEORGE SPIRITS Nestled in the bustling Bay Area of San Francisco… …St George Spirits is a celebrated craft distillery, a true one-of-a-kind, Willy Wonka, ‘you need to see and taste it to believe it’ sort of places. We first visited in 2013 and since then have been fascinated with their ethos, their approach to distilling and - honestly - everything they make. They’ve been on our wish list to collaborate with since launching The Heart Cut - so releases #08 + #09 are a dream come true. When Jörg Rupf moved from Germany to California and founded St George Spirits in 1982, he may not have had the intention of kickstarting the modern American artisan distilling movement. Coming from a family with a heritage of distilling fruit in the Black Forest and inspired by the abundance and quality of California’s fruit, he combined these influences and began distilling eau de vie. Using pears, raspberries, cherries, and other ripe, juicy fruits, Jörg created exceptional spirits that caught the attention of many, including Julia Child. This focus on getting the best from the ingredients and letting them shine, paired with a maverick "why not, let’s try it" mentality, remains at the heart of St. George Spirits today. With a background as a nuclear engineer and a brewer, Lance Winters is an absolute distillation mastermind. Sharing the same convention-pushing mentality as Jörg, he joined St George Spirits in 1996 and began applying similar eau de vie production techniques to create other spirits. That of trying to capture a sensory snapshot of the fruit harvest in its purest, most authentic, and aromatic form. Today, the distillery is renowned for its various gins, American Single Malt, absinthe, vodka…the list goes on. Speaking of their Absinthe - this is a cool one - in 2007 they were the first to release a legal Absinthe in the US since the ban in 1912. Completing the team is Dave Smith, Head Distiller and Blender. Dave is a crucial force behind St George Spirits whiskey program. Viewing it as an eau de vie of barley, and barrel ageing as its picture frame, enhancing the mash bill and grain profile. A flavour and boundary pusher, he has developed strong relationships with local breweries, resulting in various distilled beer experiments, two of which are bottled as releases #08 and #09. The distillery is at the former Alameda Naval Air Station, with a panoramic view of the San Francisco skyline. Initially one of the very few places to visit in the area, you can now find cool breweries and wineries just a stone's throw away. If you are in town - check out our tried and tested map of all our favourite spots to brunch, caffeinate, drink, eat and see. CHEERS! Read more about St George Spirits here. Cask Details 52.5% ABV 315 bottles available Cask: New Amercan Oak Distilled: 25/07/2016 Bottled: 17/11/2023 Who is this whisky for? This is the perfect whisky gift for someone who loves American whisky and, furthermore, wants to explore new and exciting whisky brands from around the world. In addition, it offers a delicious alternative to the current options, making it an ideal choice for adventurous whisky enthusiasts.
