Historie

Claremont Distilled Spirits, Inc. is an award-winning distillery located in Hamburg, New Jersey, and has been crafting exceptional spirits since May 2014. Their mission is to prove that world-class spirits can be produced in the Garden State using locally sourced ingredients. Their premium vodka is made from New Jersey potatoes, and their flavored vodkas highlight the region's fruits such as blueberries and peaches. Claremont is described as the largest craft distillery in New Jersey and has received several awards for their products.

Produktion / Fremstilling

The distillery has a fermentation capacity of 4,000 gallons and a distillation capacity of 1,000 gallons. They operate with three stills: a 500-gallon pot still for bourbon and other whiskies, a 5-plate hybrid still, and a custom-built 30-foot column still for vodka, where the vodka from the column still is distilled up to about 23 times. Their approach is sustainability and a farm-to-glass philosophy that creates a close connection between agriculture and spirit production.

Produkter / Whisky-serien

Tracks & Rails Wheated Bourbon: a 90-proof bourbon with a mash bill of corn, wheat, and malted barley. Aged in American oak barrels for 4 years. Flavor notes include caramel, vanilla, and roasted oak notes; described as smooth and round and suitable for neat, on the rocks, or cocktails.

Tracks & Rails Flying Fish Bourbon: limited release and distilled from the wort of Flying Fish Brewing Company’s Abbey Dubbel ale, described as a 102-proof straight whiskey. Aroma of cherry and fig with a finish that hints of chocolate and molasses; an attempt to blend brewing and distilling artistry into a unique bourbon/whiskey experience.

In addition, Claremont also produces the vodka line (Claremont Vodka, Claremont Blueberry Vodka, and Claremont Peach Vodka), which emphasizes the use of New Jersey ingredients in the company’s overall portfolio.

Besøg / Oplevelser

Distillery Experience encompasses over 11,000 square feet of facilities with tasting rooms and event spaces. The Front Tasting Room is open Thursday through Sunday with seating for 65; the Bourbon Room is bookable Thursday through Sunday. The back-room tasting room and patio are expected to open in May 2025. Tours & Tastings take place on Fridays and Saturdays after 12:00 PM, with no advance reservation necessarily required, followed by a tasting. They offer mixology classes and a bartender training program led by the award-winning mixologist Carlos Ruiz. Private events can be held for up to 200 people. Their calendar includes live music, new barrel releases, and spirit workshops.

Filosofi

Claremont established a farm-to-glass philosophy and focuses on sustainability and local partnerships with farmers. They are proud of their New Jersey heritage and production in the state, where the details of the entire production process support a genuine craft portfolio.