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St. George Spirits Fact Sheet ST. GEORGE SPIRITS FACT SHEET DISTILLERY OVERVIEW Established in 1982, California-based St. George Spirits is a true American original— deemed "iconic" by Spirit Journal and "a leading light in the American artisanal spirits movement" by Malt Advocate. Over three decades at the vanguard of the American craft spirits revolution, St. George has become one of the most prolific and innovative craft distilleries in the nation. LOCATION St. George Spirits is located on the former Naval Air Station in Alameda, California–just across San Francisco Bay from the city of San Francisco. VISITOR INFORMATION The distillery is open to the public Wednesday–Saturday 12–7pm, Sunday 12–5pm. Visitors have the unique opportunity to experience a working craft distillery on Basic Training tours ($15). Visitors may enjoy a complimentary spirits tasting before or after touring the distillery. DISTILLERS Jörg Rupf Jörg Rupf established St. George Spirits in 1982 to make exquisite eaux de vie and fruit liqueurs, and was owner and master distiller until his retirement in 2010. Rupf is a three-time James Beard Award nominee and a recipient of the American Distilling Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lance Winters Lance Winters joined St. George Spirits in 1996. Winters launched St. George Single Malt Whiskey, St. George Absinthe Verte, the St. George gins (Terroir, Botanivore, and Dry Rye Gin), and Agua Libre California Agricole Rum. He is now master distiller and sole proprietor. Dave Smith Distiller/blender Dave Smith joined St. George Spirits in 2007. Smith is the custodian of the St. George whiskey program, responsible for Breaking &Entering Bourbon and each new release of St. George Single Malt Whiskey (including the 30th Anniversary Edition). PORTFOLIO St. George Terroir Gin Top Spirit of 2012 — Wine & Spirits Magazine A forest-driven gin inspired by the California wilderness; full of Douglas fir, laurel, sage. ABV: 45% SRP: $12/200ml, $35/750ml St. George Botanivore Gin Top 50 Spirit of 2012 — Wine Enthusiast An elegant, herbaceous dry gin packed with 19 beautifully balanced botanicals. ABV: 45% SRP: $12/200ml, $35/750ml St. George Dry Rye Gin The most surprising gin I've ever tasted. Amazing in Negronis. — Washington Post A spicy, juniper-packed gin with a warm, malty base of 100% unaged rye. ABV: 45% SRP: $12/200ml, $35/750ml St. George Absinthe Verte At once classic… and innovative. — The New York Times No artificial ingredients, no gimmicks. One of the most respected absinthes available. ABV: 60% SRP: $20/200ml, $60/750ml St. George Single Malt Whiskey Might just be the best US single malt available today. — 1000 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die An American original, handcrafted out of love for what single malt can be. Very limited! ABV: 43% SRP: $70/750ml St. George Single Malt Whiskey, 30th Anniversary Edition *****/Highly Recommended — Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal A celebration of our 30 years of craft distilling. One-time release limited to 715 bottles. ABV: 47.3% SRP: $400/750ml Breaking & Entering Bourbon Worthy! — The Tasting Panel Spicy and warm, with notes of banana bread, cloves, cinnamon. Aged 5–8 years. ABV: 43% SRP: $36/750ml Agua Libre California Agricole Rum In the style of Martinique rhum agricole, but with a touch of West Coast swagger. — Wine Enthusiast Made from 100% California sugarcane. Grassy, bold, primal. Extremely limited. ABV: 43% SRP: $36/750ml Aqua Perfecta Eaux de Vie Smooth and clear with an unusually intense, true fruit essence. — Bon Appétit St. George's flagship spirits since 1982, available in five varieties: pear, raspberry, kirsch, grappa, basil. ABV: 40% SRP: $40/375ml Aqua Perfecta Liqueur Powerful yet refined. — Food & Wine The same potent nose as the eau de vie, only naturally sweet and velvety on the palate. ABV: 20% SRP: $20/375ml CONTACT INFORMATION St. George Spirits 2601 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501 510-769-1601 www.stgeorgespirits.com [email protected] .
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