Sips & Sites & Bites

Connecticut’s Mine Hill Distillery, nestled in the picturesque hills of the New England state, operates in a historic 19th century landmark that’s become a destination for artisanal spirit crafting, where each bottle tells a story of passion, heritage and innovation. 

Purchased in 2023 by American author, craft spirits enthusiast and historian, Zachary Karabell, alongside a consortium of investors, Mine Hill Distillery is located in an 1860 cigar factory in the town of Roxbury, CT. This was once at the center of the Industrial Revolution. 

The distillery was established in 2018 and now makes Amaro, gin, bourbon, rye and vodka, with all locally sourced ingredients from the 350-year-old Thrall family farm.

And Mine Hill Distillery recently teamed up with actor Chris Meloni on a commercial spotlighting their national expansion in gin and bourbon, this in a series of playful ads highlighting what makes Connecticut gin and bourbon what it is today. 

Mine Hill distillers also shared one of their more popular bourbon cocktail recipes, the Mine Hill Brooklyn:

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Mine Hill Rye 
• ¼ oz Mine Hill Amaro 
• ¾ oz Dry Vermouth 
• 1 tsp Luxardo Liqueur Garnish 
• Luxardo Cherry or Lemon Twist 

Steps:

1. Add the Rye, Amaro, Dry Vermouth and Luxardo Liqueur into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled
2. Strain into a martini glass 
3. Garnish with a Luxardo Cherry or Lemon Twist 

You can find out more, and order Mine Hill Distillery products nationwide, at www.minehilldistillery.com.