In celebration of 40 years of artisan distillation, St. George Spirits is proud to share the 40th Anniversary Edition of St. George Single Malt Whiskey.
St. George Spirits is a true American original, defining and propelling the art of distillation in the United States for the last 40 years. Today, the extensive St. George portfolio of gins, vodkas, whiskeys, liqueurs, and brandies stands apart for not only its excellence in every category but also its expression of creativity and an uncompromising point of view. The exacting standards established by founder Jörg Rupf in 1982 form the foundations by which the distillery still operates. Independent in spirit and in fact, St. George Spirits remains owner-operated by master distiller Lance Winters and head distiller Dave Smith. St. George Spirits is proudly located in Alameda, California.
Currently, St. George Spirits has launched its latest edition Single Malt Whiskey to honor the distillery’s 40th anniversary. This singular spirit is a true collector’s item for connoisseurs of American single malt. Bottled at 48% ABV and limited to 1982 bottles (to honor the year the distillery was founded), this one-of-a-kind bottling is the most remarkable whiskey St. George has ever ushered into the world.
“This highly limited bottling brings together decades of craftsmanship and our ever-growing collection of unique and varied finishing casks to create a singular spirit that is a true collector’s item for connoisseurs of American single malt.” Shares the brand.
“Our 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey represents the cumulative experience of 40 years of boundary-pushing distillation, as well as our decades-long love affair with making single malt,” says master distiller Lance Winters. “It’s the pure essence of passionate self-expression—and it’s also delicious.”
According to a launch statement released by St. George Spirit, this incredible whiskey 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey features a “complex nose of vibrant cola, dark chocolate, and lager; with creamy notes of brown butter, salted caramel, sandalwood, and sweet coconut,”
The palate reveals “bold notes of dark chocolate, walnut fudge, latte, and Amber malt mingled with buttered waffle; joined by secondary notes of coconut, spice, cinnamon, clove, candied ginger, stone fruit, and soft smoke.”
1,982 bottles of the St. George Spirits 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey were produced–and it retails for $500.
To further honor 40 years of craft distilling, St. George Spirits will be donating $40,000 to the STEPUP Foundation, an organization that aims to provide underserved individuals with opportunities, training, and mentorship to enter the spirits industry.
St. George Spirits 40th Anniversary Edition Single Malt Whiskey ($500; 48% ABV) is expected to start reaching fine spirits retailers in early November, although rollout timing will vary from market to market. It can also be purchased in-person at the distillery during a special release event November 12—quantities are very limited.
