Veritable Distillery Debuts, Bottling The Spirit(s) Of New England

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Mar 27, 2025, 08:51 ET

Connecticut-Based Distillery Revives Centuries-Old Techniques with the Launch of its First Two Expressions: Ship's Bell Bourbon & Southwick's American Gin

STONINGTON, Conn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Veritable Distillery, a Connecticut-based spirits company dedicated to crafting authentic, premium historically-inspired spirits, proudly unveils its first two expressions: Ship's Bell Bourbon and Southwick's American Gin. By reviving time-honored production techniques and using natural ingredients without the addition of industrial chemicals, Veritable Distillery captures the essence of 18th-century New England in every bottle.

Ship's Bell Bourbon, a new release from Veritable Distillery, is a bold, historically-inspired whiskey crafted in Connecticut using open-top fermentation and traditional 18th-century techniques. Made with heritage grains and no industrial additives, this bourbon delivers rich, warm notes of caramel, toasted spice, and oak. Its depth and smooth finish make it ideal for sipping neat or as the foundation of a classic whiskey cocktail. It's available online and select NY, RI and CT retailers.

Newly released Southwick's American Gin from Veritable Distillery is crafted in Connecticut using botanicals historically traded in 18th-century New England. Produced through fractional distillation for clarity and depth, it offers bright, expressive notes of grapefruit, pink peppercorn, and nutmeg. With a smooth, clean finish and no industrial additives, it's ideal for classic cocktails or enjoyed simply on its own. It's available online and select NY, RI, and CT retailers.

Veritable Distillery is committed to sustainability, ethical production, and transparency. By using ingredients that were historically available and commonly traded in New England over 300 years ago, Veritable ensures that its products remain true to the origins of American distilling. Veritable employs open-top fermentation for its whiskey and fractional distillation for its gin, striking a balance between artistry and science to create spirits with exceptional depth and character.

Veritable Distillery also leads the industry in radical transparency by voluntarily disclosing ingredients and serving facts directly on its bottle labels, a first for the spirits industry. Unlike most distilleries, which often withhold details about their industrial production process and chemical additives, Veritable believes that consumers deserve to know what goes into their spirits. Each label clearly lists all ingredients, setting a new standard for complete visibility from grain to glass. This initiative allows customers to make informed choices, fostering a deeper appreciation for authentic, traditional spirits.

Veritable Distillery products are available online and at select retailers in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York.

Introducing Ship's Bell Bourbon

Ship's Bell Bourbon is an authentic blend developed in collaboration with the renowned Bardstown Distillery in Kentucky. Aged for three years in new American white oak casks (Quercus Alba), the bourbon is then blended with The Veritable American Single Malt Whiskey—crafted from 100% malted barley and aged for three years in ex-Rye casks from Bardstown Distillery. The result is a blended bourbon of exceptional depth and balance.

Mash Bill: 73% Corn, 21% Rye, 6% Malted Barley
Aroma: Caramel-covered apple, dried peanut shell, and stewed black cherry
Palate: Sweet oak, apple cider donut, and a lingering caramel finish
ABV: 43% (86 Proof)

Introducing Southwick's American Gin

Southwick's Gin is crafted with rarely-utilized historical techniques; unlike conventional gins that use inexpensive vodka as the base spirit, Southwick's Gin uses aged rum as the base spirit, a practice dating back nearly 600 years. Distilled in a custom-designed copper pot still, three separate "fractional" groups of botanicals are prepared, macerated, vapor infused and distilled individually before being blending together in the final product. This method ensures a harmonious, layered flavor profile and allows for each of the carefully selected botanicals to shine.

Aroma: Pine sap and honeyed blueberry with fresh citrus zest and hints of vanilla
Palate: Effervescent citrus, peppercorn, and earthy mountain pine with a lingering warm spice finish
ABV: 46% (92 Proof)

"We created Veritable Distillery to highlight the beauty and complexity of traditional spirits production - countering the mass production and homogenization of spirits by large corporations," said Finneas Pryor, Vice President and Co-Founder of Veritable Distillery. "By focusing on authenticity, craftsmanship and community, we provide our customers with a better opportunity for informed consumption. Our first two releases, Ship's Bell Bourbon and Southwick's American Gin, honor New England's rich history while setting a new standard for transparency in the industry."

ABOUT VERITABLE DISTILLERY
Veritable Distillery is a Connecticut-based spirits company dedicated to making authentic spirits using only traditional methods and natural ingredients with no industrial additives.

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