Historie

Freeland Spirits is a whiskey distillery in Oregon founded by Jill Kuehler. She wanted to create a brand that highlights Oregon terroir and local ingredients, and is behind a range of spirit products beyond whiskey. Meemaw Freeland is the eponym and is mentioned in the description of Freeland Bourbon as a tribute to the American South and to Meemaw Freeland. The company emphasizes an approach where women play a central role in the art of distillation, e.g., in descriptions of Master Distiller Molly Troupe, who blends for a balanced texture and harmonious flavor nuances. Critical feedback and tasting notes are available in the product descriptions, where existing customers highlight the craft and complexity. Freeland offers a range of whiskey variants along with a larger portfolio of gin, Amaro and various bundles to highlight their products.

Produktion/Fremstilling

Freeland uses a Wheated Bourbon line where wheat appears in the mash bill instead of rye. The bourbon is described as aged in charred American oak and finished in Elk Cove Pinot Noir barrels, which gives a Pacific Northwest terroir. The mash bill for Freeland Bourbon is 70% corn, 20% rye, and 10% malted barley, and the alcohol is 46% ABV. Master Distiller Molly Troupe is mentioned as a key figure in the blending process to achieve balanced texture and flavor. Freeland Cask Strength Bourbon is bottled at 57.5% ABV (115 proof) and undergoes an additional finish in Pinot Noir barrels for about six months. Freeland Rye Whiskey is distilled at 100 proof and is bottled in bond with a mash bill of 75% organic dark rye, 20% organic Purple Karma barley, and 5% organic buckwheat, aged in new American oak for about four years. Aromas and flavor notes are highlighted as pistachio, brown sugar, tobacco, caramel and leather, with a soft finish that calls for cherry and root beer. Freeland Wheated Bourbon is also described as: soft caramel, vanilla and spice, with a finish that carries Pacific Northwest terroir through Pinot Noir barrels.

Produkter/Whisky-serien

• Freeland Wheated Bourbon: a wheated bourbon with a mash bill that clearly shows the grain types and a finish in Elk Cove Pinot Noir barrels; described as soft caramel, vanilla, and spice.
• Bourbon: bourbon with 70% corn, 20% rye, 10% malted barley; 46% ABV; finish in Pinot Noir barrels; aroma and flavor present toffee, jam, pecan, cloves, caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice; long finish.
• Cask Strength Bourbon: same mash bill as standard Bourbon; bottled at 57.5% ABV, finish in Pinot Noir barrels; aroma of vanilla and caramel; taste of vanilla, caramel and leather; warm and velvety finish.
• Rye Whiskey: 50% ABV; mash bill 75% organic dark rye, 20% organic barley, 5% organic buckwheat; four years old in new American oak; aroma of pistachio, brown sugar, nougat, cherry and banana foster; taste of tobacco, nutty, caramel, spice, cedar and leather; finish soft with cherry and root beer notes.

Filosofi

Freeland Spirits focuses on Oregon terroir and natural ingredients, founded by Jill Kuehler to celebrate local farming and a commitment to quality. Meemaw Freeland is named as the eponym and source of the company’s identity, and there is emphasis on women being able to lead and succeed in whiskey production, which is reflected in descriptions of the founder's and master distiller's roles. The products signal an ambition to bring Oregon terroir into the glass through finish and formulation.

Besøg/Oplevelser

The site refers to a visits page without detailed description in the available text; there are also a number of bundles and gift sets that highlight the opportunity to experience the Freeland line at home.