Tamworth Distilling
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distillery, Alcoholic beverages |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Steven Grasse |
| Headquarters | Tamworth , United States |
| Products | Vodka, rye whiskey, eau de vie, gin, applejack, infused vodkas |
| Website | tamworthdistilling |
Tamworth Distilling is a artisan distillery based in Tamworth, New Hampshire, focusing on producing handcrafted spirits in limited quantities using locally sourced ingredients.
History
Established in 2015 by Steven Grasse, who previously played a key role in developing brands such as Hendrick's Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum, Tamworth Distilling was founded with the aim of revitalizing the Tamworth community by supporting regional farmers and drawing in emerging talent. The distillery is situated on the historic site of the former Tamworth Inn, with the adjacent Tamworth Garden functioning as its barrelhouse. Its portfolio features products like vodka, rye whiskey, eau de vie, gin, applejack, and a variety of infused vodkas. Embracing a wilderness-to-bottle philosophy, the company is distinguished for using foraged elements in its spirits.
Among its distinctive offerings are Eau de Musc, a whiskey infused with castoreum, and Skiklubben Aquavit, originally introduced in 2015 to aid the restoration efforts of the Nansen Ski Jump. In 2019, Tamworth unveiled Graverobber Unholy Whiskey, which incorporates maple syrup harvested from trees located in cemeteries.
Since 2017, certain selections have been available in Philadelphia through Art in the Age. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery shifted operations to manufacture hand sanitizer to support local medical personnel.
Noteworthy recent launches include The Deer Slayer—whiskey infused with venison—in November 2020; Corpse Flower brandy, flavored with durian and indole compounds, released in December 2020; and Bird of Courage whiskey, designed to replicate the flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, which came out in October 2021.
In June 2022, Tamworth introduced Crab Trapper bourbon, crafted using invasive green crab stock combined with a sour mash foundation and seasoned with spices commonly found in seafood boils. This innovative product attracted widespread media attention and went viral across major platforms such as Food & Wine, USA Today, NPR, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Founder Steven Grasse was honored as one of Food & Wine's "Drinks Innovators of the Year" in March 2023. Additionally, he is scheduled to release Backcountry Cocktails, a guide combining wilderness exploration and cocktail recipes, co-authored with journalist Adam Erace and published by Running Press in May 2023.