Newly Launched Premium Grape-Based mostly Gin Joins Monson Household’s Increasing Spirits Enterprise
BENTON CITY, WA – January 10, 2023 – Introducing Feather & Folly Copper Pot Distilled Premium Gin, from the Monson Household, the crew behind Goose Ridge Property Vineyards and Vineyard, situated within the Columbia Valley of Washington State. The handcrafted gin is distilled from sustainably farmed Goose Ridge Property Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown throughout the Goose Hole AVA and infused with six distinctive botanicals thoughtfully sourced within the Pacific Northwest and from around the globe. Feather & Folly is the most recent addition to the Monson Household’s rising line of premium spirits, together with VIDO Vodka.
Feather & Folly presents a hovering and seductive gin expertise that features a proprietary “batch 5” recipe that includes six distinctive botanicals. The spine of the mix comes from native Washington juniper berries mixed with Angelica, coriander, licorice root, orange zest and uncommon black lime from the Center East. This botanical combine creates a stability between merriment and mischief, in search of to seize the playful, curious power of the Pacific Northwest.
“Utilizing a grape-based spirit with fruit from our property vineyards permits us to faucet into the distinctive facets of the Goose Hole appellation. Feather & Folly highlights this terroir as we layer in our personal distinct mixture of botanicals,” defined Brian Morton, Grasp Distiller for Feather & Folly. “The tip result’s a uniquely expressive gin that includes a fruit-forward fashion that advantages from the tart notes of the black lime and orange zest balanced by the savory notes of licorice root and a touch of nutty aromas from the coriander.”
The Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes from the Goose Ridge property are fermented earlier than being distilled via two 25-foot columns with 24 copper plates at Monson Ranch Distillers. After distilling every batch to over 190 proof, the botanicals are macerated and copper pot distilled, which separates all non-essential oils, maintaining solely essentially the most flavorful botanicals. Following this double distillation, the gin is chill filtered and blended utilizing pure water to showcase the essence of the botanicals.
“Our fast-growing spirits enterprise is a singular partnership between the third and fourth generations of Monsons that started with the launch of VIDO Vodka, an homage to our father Arvid Monson in 2020,” mentioned Invoice Monson, Goose Ridge Winery and Vineyard President. “With at present’s announcement of Feather & Folly Gin, our household continues to innovate and develop on methods of bringing not solely Washington wine, but in addition Washington spirits to at present’s shoppers.”
Feather & Folly will launch in Washington, California, Alaska and on the Feather & Folly web site ($35 SRP), earlier than increasing nationally. Customers may also attempt the brand new gin together with VIDO Vodka on the Goose Ridge Tasting Rooms in Woodinville and Richland. For extra info go to http://www.drinkfeatherandfolly.com/.
About Feather & Folly
All of it begins with 100% property grown and sustainably farmed wine grapes from Goose Ridge Vineyards in japanese Washington, the place a balanced and sustainable ecosystem depends upon the predatory birds, bugs and snakes to co-exist, guaranteeing a thriving, nutrient-rich setting for the vines. This distinctive interplay among the many wildflowers and canopy crops resembles a well-choreographed dance celebrated by Feather & Folly. Feather & Folly Gin is copper pot distilled at Monson Ranch Distillers from wine grapes and infused with six distinctive botanicals. The spine of the mix comes from native Washington juniper berries mixed with Angelica, black lime, coriander, licorice root and orange zest thoughtfully sourced from around the globe. Feather & Folly Gin finds stability between merriment and mischief. Capturing the playful, curious spirit inside us all.
