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Century Farms is 100-proof unaged corn whiskey.
" In 2021 we partnered with an Australian distillery
to bring Methanol Moonshine to the states, " says Bare.
" Methanol Moonshine was started in Australia in 2020
and focuses on the racing industry (originally sprint
cars, hence the name Methanol, but there is no methanol
in it!). " The clear spirit makes an ideal display
for the two-sided back label, showcasing the racing
industry that inspired it.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER DISTILLING,
LECLAIRE
Another new Iowa product takes an already popular
product and adds a delightful touch. Mississippi River
Distilling released its Iowish Cream Salted Caramel
Liqueur at the end of 2021.
" Our Iowish Cream has been a big hit for years, "
says Ryan Burchett, owner and distiller. " Now we also
offer the salted caramel treat, packed with big creamy
caramel and just enough salt to balance the bright
buttery sweetness. Handmade with corn harvested
by local Iowa farmers, it's so good in your coffee or
on the rocks as a little sipper. Cheers to the Home O'
the Iowish! "
DEHNER DISTILLERY, CLIVE
A new product line from Dehner Distillery invites you
to " Go out and get ya some GOTCHA " ! Introduced to
the market in 2020, Gotcha Spirits offer premium taste
at a not-so-premium price: vodka, blended whiskey,
gin and silver rum. What's more, Dehner is working
to make the five-times-distilled, ultra-purified
vodka-made with 100% Iowa corn-available in mini
bottles. The bottles, which aren't yet available, will
be filled and capped using a machine created by
Dehner Distillery owner and master distiller, Joseph
Dehner.
MODERN MATRIARCH, COUNCIL BLUFFS
This new distillery out of Council Bluffs is small but
mighty. Modern Matriarch, which began distribution
in late 2020, makes rum. The rum is " small batch,
double distilled, handcrafted in Iowa, " proclaims
Doreen Blakely, who is both owner and full-time master
distiller. She shares ownership and distilling support
with her husband, Gary Blakely.
As the name implies, the distillery celebrates
entrepreneurial modern women. Doreen Blakely
spoke to KMTV in Omaha about the challenges the
modern matriarch faces: " Having to raise a family,
own your own business, and all of those challenges
Century Farms' American Classic " honors the importance of
tractors in farming, " according to co-owner Amanda Bare.
that come in, and still having to deal with some of
the issues related to being a woman. "
Of course, a commendable business vision doesn't
mean a thing without product to back it up. And
Modern Matriarch blends passion with taste in its line
of rums: Silver, Amber, Strawberry Lemonade and
Salted Caramel. All of the spirits start with cane sugar
sourced from Columbia and the states. The amber
rum is naturally colored from aging in used bourbon
barrels: " We prefer to use strong rye mash bills, " says
Doreen.
In a tease to future releases, Doreen adds, " We
have a private stock reserve that is currently aging in
new American oak barrels. " So stay tuned.
IOWA DISTILLING COMPANY, CUMMING
Besides bursting with excitement at their latest commendations
and awards, Iowa Distilling Company is
eagerly working on new facilities, slated for completion
this year.
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