Lost Republic Rye Whiskey Botanist Islay Gin The barrels are aged for

The barrels are aged for at least six years before bottling at 90 proof

cleaned and hand cut according to local tradition

New Deal's approach combines their house-made vodka with cold-brewed coffee and natural sweeteners to create a coffee liqueur that's less syrupy and more sophisticated than mass-market alternatives

The opening is subtle

but works especially well in margaritas and citrus-heavy cocktails

Lost Republic Rye Whiskey Botanist Islay Gin The barrels are aged forLost Republic Distilling Co. was founded by Colin Harter and Matthew Weese in 2013. Growing up best friends in Sonoma County and being surrounded by beautiful vineyards and terrain, the two had a vision of creating Californias craft brown water and the spirit that goes with it. At Lost Republic, they aim to deliver some of Californias highest quality craft whiskey. Nose offers cherries, tobacco and lemon zest. A sip will reveal a sweet and spicy