History

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Production/Manufacturing

Spirits from J. Carver Distillery span a broad range and include grappa, aquavit, gin, vodka, liqueurs, and whiskeys. Specifically for whiskey production, the following details are provided: - Runestone Straight Rye: Mash bill of 86% Minnesota rye and 14% malted rye; aged at least 4 years in barrels, coopered in Minnesota; not chill-filtered; 84 proof. - Hunt Club: Limited-release rye whiskey. After about a year in J. Carver Rye Whiskey, the spirit is moved to Minnesota barrels that previously contained Apple Brandy made from apples grown in Minnesota. The finish is described as peppered with rye, with notes of caramel and vanilla from the apple brandy. Best served straight; 80 proof. - J. Carver Rye Whiskey: Mash bill 60% rye, 30% corn, 10% malted barley; aged in toasted barrels in Minnesota; 92 proof; not chill-filtered. - J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey: Mash bill 71% Minnesota winter wheat, 20% Minnesota corn, 9% malted barley; aged at least 3 years in new charred barrels in Minnesota; 100 proof. - J. Carver Bourbon Whiskey: Mash bill 71% corn, 20% rye, 9% malted barley; aged in charred barrels, coopered in Minnesota; not chill-filtered; 80 proof. - Brickyard Straight Bourbon: Mash bill 71% corn, 20% Minnesota wheat, 9% malted barley; aged in Minnesota charred barrels; award-winning (Gold Medal “The Fifty Best Bourbons” campaigns). - Trifecta Whiskey: Distilled from 100% malted barley; aged over 48 months in three types of barrels from three local cooperages; not chill-filtered; cask strength 117.7 proof; under 500 bottles produced; handcrafted on-site in Waconia, Minnesota. - Etiquette Whiskey: Distilled From A Single Malt; aged in oak barrels from its own stock in Waconia; mahogany color; aroma and flavor notes as a rich, balanced single malt experience. - J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey (brief description): 100 proof.

Products / Whisky Series

• Runestone Straight Rye – Rye Whiskey: Mash bill 86% rye, 14% malted rye; aged 4+ years in Minnesota barrels; not chill-filtered; 84 proof.
• Hunt Club – Limited Rye: Finished in Minnesota barrels with Apple Brandy; Best served straight; 80 proof.
• J. Carver Rye Whiskey – Rye Whiskey: Mash bill 60/30/10; 92 proof; not chill-filtered.
• J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey – Wheat Whiskey: Mash bill 71/20/9; 100 proof.
• J. Carver Bourbon Whiskey – Bourbon: Mash bill 71/20/9; 80 proof; not chill-filtered.
• Brickyard Straight Bourbon – Bourbon: Mash bill 71/20/9; Minnesota finish in barrels.
• Trifecta Whiskey – Single Malt: Distilled from 100% malted barley; aged 48+ months in three barrels; cask strength.
• Etiquette Whiskey – Single Malt: Distilled from a single malt; mahogany color; detailed aroma and flavor notes.

Visit / Experiences

J. Carver offers reservation-based experiences including a cocktail lounge, the production facility, and the barrel room for an interactive discovery of the art of distillation and aging. Tours and events are very popular, and reservations are encouraged. Gift cards are available.

Philosophy

Spirits of Discovery is the overarching approach and refers to sharing the craft with guests as well as offering an educational experience around distillation and aging.