Brian Ferguson is a Pennsylvania native who got here to Flag Hill by way of the Cayman Island and ever since each he and his spouse Maggie have continued to remodel what was as soon as a farm right into a multi venue location. Driving as much as the farm one will see vineyards which are serving to to win gold medals, acres of corn and an inviting entrance that screams “sit some time and revel in”.
Apples play a significant position on the Distillery
The hybrid pot nonetheless with column at is working non cease on the distillery. There are over 500 barrels alone within the getting old warehouse for the coveted Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy. Anticipate a clean mouthfeel and light-weight amber hues on this flippantly from this 6 12 months previous brandy that’s aged in toasted barrels.
Together with the Apple Brandy, Flag Hill makes use of apples within the distillation of the
- Karner Blue Gin
- named after the state butterfly. This can be a heavenly drink and can make anybody a gin lover.
- Maple Sugar Liqueur
- decadence in a bottle, this liqueur is an ideal reward for the vacations otherwise you personal private stash for cooking and afternoon/night sipping.
- Common John Stark Vodka
- A should for cocktail followers!
These are simply the Apple Primarily based spirits. There are extra scrumptious spirts.
On this Chat
We converse with proprietor/distiller Brian Ferguson and Firm Wingman David Breslin
Flag Hill Proprietor and Distiller Brian Ferguson and Firm Wingman David Breslin
- Historic overview of Flag Hill – farm, distillery, vineyard, occasions venue
- Kind of nonetheless – column – clarification of the method from apples to Apple Brandy
- Apple Brandies made at Flag Hill – The Dusty Assortment
- Apples used. Varieties. Supply.
- Fermenting cider for distillation
- Oak used, Getting older situations, size of time
- Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy – Who’s Josiah Bartlett?
- What to anticipate from Josiah Bartlett Apple Brandy
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