Historie

Red Eagle Distillery is located in Geneva, Ohio, in a barn dating back to the 19th century. According to the site, this is the first bourbon and whiskey legally produced in Ohio since Prohibition. The owners also run South River Winery, which places the distillery close to other local beverage producers. The approach is to be closely connected with the local community and to run production together with neighbors and philanthropy around the ingredients.

Produktion / Fremstilling

Red Eagle Distillery sits on South River Road and is laid out as a modern, inviting bar and production space in a historic building. The site highlights that they personally know all the farmers who supply grain and grapes for their products, and that local farming matters to them. They describe five distilled spirits here: Bourbon, Rye, Vodka, Brandy and Red Maple. Bourbon and Rye are the two whiskey-like products produced by distillation, while Vodka, Brandy and Red Maple are also produced on-site.

Bourbon

90.2 proof; distilled with Red Eagle’s own blend of corn, wheat and barley from northeast Ohio; aged up to six years.

Rye

90 proof; made from a blend of Ohio rye, malted barley and corn; aged at least two years.

Vodka

Made from grapes from South River Winery; aged in oak barrels and offers a distinctly different flavor profile than grain- or potato-based vodkas.

Brandy

Described as a blend of grape distillate and the complexity from aging; aged at least two years.

Red Maple

A unique spirit distilled from Ohio maple syrup and aged two years in barrels; an excellent alternative to whiskey or rum in cocktails.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

• Bourbon – 90.2 proof, northeast Ohio grain blend (corn, wheat, barley), aged up to six years.
• Rye – 90 proof, blend of Ohio rye, malted barley and corn, aged at least two years.
• Vodka – produced from grapes from South River Winery, aged in a wooden barrel.
• Brandy – aged at least two years.
• Red Maple – distilled from Ohio maple syrup, aged two years.

Besøg / Oplevelser

Red Eagle Distillery is located at 6202 South River Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041. It mentions a modern and inviting bar and tasting-room experience with indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a close, collaborative relationship with the local farmers who supply the ingredients. It notes that restrooms are in the red building behind the barn, and that the area is within walking distance of M Cellars and South River Winery, making it easy to combine visits.

Filosofi

The site emphasizes the importance of locally sourced ingredients and knowing the conditions behind the raw materials. They emphasize that sourcing local ingredients is not necessarily the quickest way, but that it is valued and respected for the hands that tend the crops and grapes.