Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery Back River Gin — Back River® Gin

Gin made in the London tradition with a Maine twist: blueberries. The combination of organic botanicals, Maine blueberries, and sea air give our gin its refreshing taste. *Spirit Journal* says, 'The aroma’s unlike any other gin in the world, and better than a whole slew of them… Finishes ultra-clean, amazingly tart and acidic, yet eye-poppingly fresh.’ *Wine Enthusiast* calls it ‘A creative and sophisticated gin.’ Come see us and taste a sample of this award winning spirit.
**BEST ALL-AMERICAN GIN**
*Forbes Magazine*
**TOP 50 SPIRITS IN THE WORLD**
*Wine Enthusiast*
**BEST U.S. CONTEMPORARY GIN**
*World Gin Awards*
**MAINE'S BEST GIN**
*DownEast Magazine 2009*
**DOUBLE GOLD/FIVE STARS**
*The Gin Is In*
**SUPERB (95) / Highly Recommended**
*Wine Enthusiast*
**"A gin that pushes the white spirit envelope in a way that’s creative and sophisticated. Highly Recommended."**
*Spirit Journal*

Spirits

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Back River ® Gin

Spirit Journal says, 'The aroma’s unlike any other gin in the world, and better than a whole slew of them… Finishes ultra-clean, amazingly tart and acidic, yet eye-poppingly fresh.’

Rhubarb Smash

A liqueur of Maine Rhubarb and Elderberries.

Maple Smash

A blend of barrel aged brandy and our own maple syrup.

Cranberry Gin

Maine Cranberries combine with this fruity gin to make a wonderful mixer. Try it with tonic for a Pink G&T or as a Crantini. There's nothing like it!

Three Crow Rum

Top grade cane molasses fermented and distilled during the cold Maine winter for ultra-smooth rum, aged in bourbon barrels, hints of caramel and butterscotch.

Apple Brandy

Local apples blended and distilled into near perfection, the essence of 40 apples in each bottle. Taste this Maine brandy aged for 36 months with its fresh apple aromas, pecan, and crème brulee flavors.

Sunk Haze ® Whiskey

Maine barley, Maine water, Maine air. Single malt whiskey barrel aged 8 years!

Vermouth

Dry Vidal Blanc, brandy, with a warm nutmeg finish.

Bitters

Cranberry: Made with Maine cranberries, tangerines, and bitter botanicals. Blueberry: Made with wild Maine blueberry wine and our blend of bitter botanicals. NEW! Elderberry Bitters also available.