Our Spirits

Mill Town spirits are like fine dining with a jeans and t-shirt dress code.  Refined, but accessible.  A little like wearing your grandmother’s pearl’s to the grocery store.  Crafted for the connoisseurs and the novice, for those looking for drinkable deliciousness that won’t break the bank.  Try Mill Town, coming soon to a shelf near you.

No. 217 Corn Whiskey

80 proof ~ 40% alcohol by volume

 

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This unaged whiskey has a delightfully complex flavor, despite the lack of barrel time.   No. 217 corn whiskey mirrors the qualities of its namesake, the trail leading to Harrison Peak and ending at a pristine mountain lake surrounded by crisp peaks in the unspoiled Selkirk wilderness.  With an smooth, sweet-corn heavy palate crafted from a 100% corn mash and pristine spring water, it’s a versatile whiskey that is as tasty served neat as it is mixed in your favorite cocktail.

:Mill Town Mule:

1 1/2 oz No. 217 Corn Whiskey

5 oz ginger beer

1/2 oz lime

1/2 oz sweet vermouth (optional)

Combine all and pour over ice. Garnish with a slice of lime.

 

Wildman of No. 217 Corn Whiskey

120 proof ~ 60% alcohol by volume

wildman high resCrafted from the same 100% corn mash as our flagship whiskey, Wildman is distilled to bring out more complex flavors. Surprisingly smooth for a 120 proof whiskey, Wildman is a favorite among tasters who are looking for a deeper whiskey flavor. We drink it neat or enjoy it in our signature cocktail the Wild~Manhattan

:Wild~Manhattan:

1 1/2 oz Wildman of No. 217

1 oz water

3/4 oz sweet vermouth

dash of aromatic bitters

dash of orange bitters

Combine all and pour over ice.

This cocktail is especially amazing when crafted with Coeur d’Alene Bitters, No. 17 Aromatic, made by the local cocktail specialists at 315 Martini’s in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

 

 

Pend Oreille River Light Rum

80 proof ~ 40% alcohol by volume

 

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Our light rum is unaged and unadulterated with a clean palate that finishes with a hint of sweet.  Popular with our fans, it was inspired by Finan McDonald, a fierce mountain man and explorer who worked with explorer David Thompson during his western travels.  Bold, smooth and flavorful, our rum is an excellent addition to any liquor lineup.  Warm up in colder weather with a batch of our Hot Buttered Spiced Chai Rum.

:Hot Buttered Spiced Chai Rum:

1 oz Pend Oreille River Light Rum

4 oz Hot water

1-3 generous scoops of Spiced Chai Batter, to taste

Hot Buttered Spiced Chai Batter

1 qt Vanilla ice cream, softened

1 lb Butter

1 lb Brown sugar

2 TBS Cardamom

2 TBS Cinnamon

1/2 TBS Ginger

1 tsp Nutmeg

Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.

In a large mixer bowl, combine sugar mixture with softened ice cream and spices.

Mix until well blended.

Pour in an airtight container and freeze until firm.

 

 

 

 

Scotchman Peaks Barley Vodka

80 proof ~ 40% alcohol by volume

 

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Inspired by the clear, breathtaking views from the Scotchman Peaks and created with non-GMO barley grown on the family farm, our vodka is a refreshing change from the mainstream. Not your typical vodka, this spirit is best described as a whiskey man’s vodka.  It’s smooth with a light barley flavor that makes it a perfect base for your favorite cocktails. Versatile and refreshing, this is vodka will become a staple in your liquor line-up.

 

:Peak of Summer:

1 1/2 oz Scotchman’s Peak Barley Vodka

5 oz pina colada juice

2 oz ginger ale or ginger beer

Combine all and pour over ice.

Garnish with a slice of lime.

 

NEW SPIRITS!

 

Old Mill Straight Bourbon Whiskey

80 proof ~ 40% alcohol by volume

 

This unaged whiskey has a delightfully complex flavor, despite the lack of barrel time.   Mill Town’s first batch of bourbon, aged over 2 years, is the Wildman Corn Whiskey, tamed.  Smooth, with oak and smoke refining the sweet corn flavor of our original corn whiskey, this is the straight bourbon you have been waiting for.  This is small batch at it’s best and is a very limited release.  Get it while you can!

Pend Oreille River Gold Rum

80 proof ~ 40% alcohol by volume

 

Aging Mill Town’s light rum in repurposed red wine barrels created the rich gold color and delightfully complex flavors in this aged rum.  The light fruit overtones balance the darker flavors of smoke and oak.  This mixes well with any of your favorite rum drinks.