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VODKA
BLINKING OWL VODKA 40% ABV (80 PROOF)
Blinking Owl Vodka has stunning earthiness, subtle flavor and rich, full-bodied mouth feel. Distilled in house from organic wheat grown in California, and our unique twist from the organic malted barley that was added to the mash bill adding hints of sweet vanilla and caramel. Distilled in our Carl still from Germany (that includes 34 rectification plates alongside a pot still), Blinking Owl Vodka transfers the essence from the grain it was made from to the glass.
OC ORANGE FLAVORED VODKA
BLINKING OWL OC ORANGE Flavored Vodka 40% ABV (80 PROOF)
Beginning with our beautiful Vodka, we add 150 pounds of whole Valencia oranges that come from Heritage Museum of Orange County and the historic Nisson Ranch orchard. We hand-cut the oranges and let the entire orange soak (including flesh, pith, juice and peel) in the Vodka overnight. The vodka is then re-distilled with oranges added to our vapor basket in the still. The combination of natural orange macerations and vapor distillation to an already rich, sweet vodka base creates a true orange essence to this flavored vodka that is full-bodied and delicious.
AQUAVIT
BLINKING OWL AQUAVIT 42.5% ABV (85 PROOF)
We set out to make an aquavit reminiscent of the great Aquavits of Scandinavia but with a California twist. After crafting our base spirit with organic wheat and malted barley, we macerate 10 gorgeous organic botanicals (with a final steep in Caraway, leaving a natural golden hue). The primary flavors of our Aquavit are caraway, fresh dill, and hibiscus (the flower of Santa Ana), with undertones of fennel and cardamom. The result is a complex aquavit that can served chilled as a digestif or can add incredible flavors to a variety of cocktails.
BLINKING OWL AQUAVIT Barrel Vacationed® 45% ABV (90 PROOF)
Inspired during a visit to Norway, We embarked on making an Aquavit reminiscent of the traditions of Norway with our California expression. Our beautiful aquavit went on vacation in some of our used 53 gallon rye whiskey barrels. This batch of barrel vacationed of Aquavit vacationed for 24 months. It is full of baking spice, dill, honey and Awesome.
This limited release can currently only be purchased in our tasting room.
GIN
BLINKING OWL GIN 42.5% ABV (85 PROOF)
Blinking Owl Gin is made from our house-made
neutral grain spirit using organic California wheat
with a touch of organic malted barley and features
a total of 13 botanicals. The result is a delicate,
complex California botanical-style gin. The primary
flavors are Juniper, Hibiscus (as it is the flower of
Santa Ana), Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, and Sage.
This is a full-bodied gin that has enough juniper to
hold up in cocktails yet is delicate enough to be
enjoyed in a classic martini or, our favorite way, up.
OLD TOM Barrel Vacationed® GIN 48% ABV (96 PROOF)
Our super special limited release of Old Tom Barrel Vacationed Gin is NOW AVAILABLE!
We get a limited number of late harvest semillon wine barrels from a prestigious Napa producer each year. These particular barrels not only allow the Gin to Vacation, but they also impart a hint of sweetness from the late harvest semillon and sauvignon blanc they were previously holding.
This BARREL VACATIONED OLD TOM GIN vacationed for approximately 3 months, got a nice tan, and picked up a luscious hint of sweetness (thus we categorized it as an Old Tom). No sugar, flavoring, or coloring was added. The end result is pure, delicious liquid gold!
Each bottle is numbered for this annual release and will only be sold from our tasting room and a few select bars and retail accounts.
Whiskey
California Straight Bourbon Whiskey 4 grain 45%ABV (90 Proof)
Some of the FIRST EVER Legally Distilled and Barreled Whiskies from Orange County California!
Starting with organic California corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley we then add Santa Ana award winning water to create the base mash for our straight bourbon whiskey. Once distilled we let our whiskey age for a minimum of 2 years in New American charred white oak casks in the beautiful Southern California climate.
Mash bill :
MASH BILL :
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA WHITE CORN
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA RYE
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA WHEAT
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BARLEY FROM ADMIRAL MALTINGS
Featured in Forbes magazine
California Straight Bourbon Whiskey Small Batch Wheated 45%ABV (90 Proof)
Some of the FIRST EVER Legally Distilled and Barreled Whiskies from Orange County California!
Starting with organic California corn, wheat, and malted barley we then add Santa Ana award winning water to create the base mash for our straight bourbon whiskey. Once distilled we let our whiskey age for a minimum of
2 years in New Amercian charred white oak casks in the beautiful Southern California climate. This Bourbon drinks much more mature then its age showcasing notes of vanilla, caramel, baking spices and is delicate on the pallette.
MASH BILL :
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA WHITE CORN
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA WHEAT
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BARLEY FROM ADMIRAL MALTINGS
Available in Retailers and Bars in California
Blinking Owl California Straight Rye Whiskey 45%ABV (90 Proof)
FIRST EVER Legally Distilled and Barreled Rye Whiskey from Orange County, California!
Starting with organic California rye, wheat, and malted barley we then add Santa Ana award winning water to create the base mash for our straight rye whiskey. Once distilled we let our whiskey age for a minimum of
2 years in New Amercian charred white oak casks in the beautiful Southern California climate. This rye drinks much more mature than its age showcasing notes of spicy grain, caramel, baking spices and is complex and bold on the pallette.
MASH BILL :
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA RYE
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA WHEAT
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BARLEY FROM ADMIRAL MALTINGS
Available in Retailers and Bars in California and Massachusetts
Fred P. Armbrust California Single Malt Whiskey 47%ABV (94 Proof)
FIRST EVER Legally Distilled and aged Single Malt Whiskey from Orange County, California!
Batch One, Barrel One - Super Rare, Limited Edition
Starting with organic California grown and malted barley we then add Santa Ana award winning water to create one of the first 100% California Single Malt Whiskies. Aged for 4 years in a used late harvest desert wine barrel and then transferred into a used Blinking Owl wheated bourbon barrel for another 6 months.
MASH BILL :
ORGANIC CALIFORNIA BARLEY FROM ADMIRAL MALTINGS
Currently only available at the Blinking Owl Distillery tasting room.
WATER
Award-Winning Santa Ana Water
The Base of all good spirits begins with water. For the past five years, Santa Ana has grabbed the bronze, silver and gold, earning the distinction of producing the nation’s best and highest quality tap water in 2014. In 2016 Santa Ana was awarded 4th best tasting water in the United States and best in the state of California among cities who entered. In 2018 Santa Ana once again was awarded with the Gold Medal for Best Tasting municipal water in the United States.
Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting is not an easy competition to win. It is an accredited, international competition where judges take their jobs very seriously. Judges taste and rate each water entry for appearance, aroma, taste and aftertaste.