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The results have reshaped categories more than once. St. George Absinthe Verte was the first legal American absinthe in nearly a century when it launched in 2007. Terroir Gin bottled the smell of Mount Tamalpais — Douglas fir, California bay laurel, coastal sage — and helped define the \"new western\" style; Botanivore and Dry Rye Gin round out the trio. The American Single Malt, distilled since 1997, is one of the category's founding bottlings, released in annual Lots. Around them sit Bruto Americano, Green Chile Vodka, the Aqua Perfecta fruit brandies and liqueurs, California Reserve Apple Brandy, NOLA Coffee Liqueur, and a steady stream of experiments. Forty years on, still ahead of everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our full St. George Spirits collection with fast nationwide shipping delivered straight to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"st-george-baller-american-single-malt-whiskey","title":"St. George Baller American Single Malt Whiskey","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe start with 100% American barley (predominately two-row pale malted barley, the remainder is lightly roasted). After distillation in our eau de vie pot stills, the whiskey is aged 3-4 years in used bourbon casks and French oak wine casks, as well as filtered through maple charcoal. 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Crafted by St. George Spirits in Alameda, this small-batch gin features botanicals like Douglas fir, coastal sage, and bay laurel, balanced with earthy roots, bright citrus peel, and crisp juniper. On the nose, it’s fresh and woodsy, evoking pine forests after rainfall. The palate delivers a complex blend of forest herbs, resinous pine, and bright citrus, underpinned by subtle spice and floral depth. The finish is clean, dry, and refreshing, with lingering herbal and woody notes that speak to the wild beauty of California’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847301271808,"sku":"C0008479L","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/Terriorgin.jpg?v=1653599724"},{"product_id":"st-george-botanivore-gin","title":"St. George Botanivore Gin","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Gin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 43% Alc\/Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e St. George Botanivore Gin is a lush, herbaceous full-botanical gin crafted in small batches by St. George Spirits in California. Distilled with 19 botanicals—including juniper, lavender, creeping thyme, sage, cardamom, citrus, and hibiscus—it opens with bright citrus, fresh herbs, and floral notes. The palate is layered and expressive, weaving herbal complexity, soft spice, and green garden character against a crisp juniper backbone. The finish lingers with herbal depth, citrus zest, and light floral echoes—an elegant gin that performs beautifully in aromatic cocktails or sipped on its own.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847327224064,"sku":"C0008477L","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/St.GeorgeBotanivoreGin.jpg?v=1653600091"},{"product_id":"st-george-dry-rye-gin","title":"St. George Dry Rye Gin","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type: Gin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 43% Alc\/Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e St. George Dry Rye Gin is an inventive American gin crafted by St. George Spirits in California that blends classic botanical character with a distinctive rye backbone. Distilled with rye grain alongside juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, spice, and citrus peel, it offers a crisp, peppery nose opening to vibrant notes of grapefruit, caraway, and herbal coriander. On the palate, the rye grain enriches the gin with a warm, spicy texture that complements juniper and citrus, while subtle floral and root elements balance the composition. The finish is dry and elegant, with lingering spice, minty freshness, and juniper clarity—perfect for cocktails that demand a bold, refined gin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42847345344768,"sku":"C0008478L","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/StGeorgeRyeGin.jpg?v=1653600316"},{"product_id":"st-george-bruto-americano-aperitif","title":"St. George Bruto Americano Aperitif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Type: Liqueur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 24% Alc\/Vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReady for a bigger, better, bitterer bar? Say hello to Bruto Americano! With a bracing dose of bitterness, a bright pop of citrus, and intriguing sylvan notes inspired by distiller Lance Winters' formative experiences growing up in California in the 1970s, Bruto is a bitter aperitivo liqueur that makes us as proud as it does thirsty. Bruto is made from a variety of herbs, roots, and other botanicals. Though the exact number of ingredients and formulation are proprietary, we will say that the bitterness comes primarily from gentian root; the citrus notes mostly from California-grown Seville orange; and the woodsy notes from balsam fir and Cascara sagrada (bark from the California buckthorn).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42891999641856,"sku":"C0007732L","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/BrutoAmericano.jpg?v=1654902650"},{"product_id":"st-george-nola-coffee-liqueur","title":"St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Liqueur\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25% Alc\/Vol\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFruity, savory, delicious. 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But it didn’t happen overnight.We’ve grown slowly over the last 37 years, hiring one person at a time, adding one copper still at a time. We don’t have a marketing team or a big advertising budget. What we do have are passion, ideas, and access to superlative raw materials.The craft distillation movement has grown with us over the years, and we’ve been joined by hundreds of new distilleries across the country. As the landscape has changed, there’s been a lot of talk about established spirits brands vs. newcomers. Big brands vs. small brands.The way we see it, it’s not that small or big is better. It’s not that new or old is better. Better is better.And with that in mind, we have dedicated ourselves to making the best spirits we can.We’re passionate about distillation in all its forms, but we don’t release a spirit unless we feel we have something new and valid to contribute to the conversation. We want to be able to pick our spirits out of a lineup on smell and taste alone because they’re exceptional.We pledge to craft quintessential spirits to delight hedonists and genius bartenders alike—and when you taste our spirits, we hope that the character and quality of what’s in your glass will convey to you what we’re all about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chips Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43578876231936,"sku":"C0006562L","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/8089\/7892\/products\/StGeorgeCombo.jpg?v=1675622974"},{"product_id":"st-george-all-purpose-vodka","title":"St. George All Purpose Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vodka \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e750mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eCalifornia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe All-Purpose Vodka is ideal for a myriad of vodka-based cocktails. Crafted from a fusion of non-GMO Corn spirit and our signature Pear brandy, distilled to an impressive 95.1% ABV. Renowned spirits critic F. 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Crafted with precision and passion by St. George Spirits, this vodka captures the essence of California's vibrant citrus groves in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfused with a harmonious blend of hand-selected, locally sourced citrus fruits, including Meyer lemons, Valencia oranges, and fragrant bergamot, St. George California Citrus Vodka is a true celebration of West Coast flavor. Each botanical is carefully macerated and distilled to perfection, resulting in a spirit that bursts with bright, zesty notes and a hint of citrus blossom sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether enjoyed chilled and neat or as the star ingredient in your favorite cocktail, St. George California Citrus Vodka promises a refreshing and invigorating drinking experience. 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Two varieties do the work: Genovese basil for its rich, rounded body and Thai basil for its bright, aromatic lift, macerated in unaged California grape brandy and redistilled to capture the herb's delicate volatile oils before they fade. St. George has been the pioneer of American craft distilling since 1982, and this is one of its \"flights of fancy\" — spirits born on the lab still that push what distilling can do, made in small bottlings with big flavor. Bottled at 40% ABV. Expect bright anise on the nose giving way to classic Italian basil freshness, then a palate where warm menthol yields to rich vegetal flavors, peppery spice, and a subtle sweetness before a clean finish that reads like walking into a summer garden. K\u0026amp;L's buyer called it \"very, very, very good — as long as you like basil,\" and an extraordinary feat of distillation artistry. It shines with anything from the garden: fresh tomato water, watermelon or strawberry agua fresca, lemongrass, or coconut water. 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What emerged became one of the most sought-after and infrequently released spirits in the St. George portfolio. It begins with a true field blend of fresh apples from a family-owned farm in Mendocino County, less than 150 miles from the distillery — Gravenstein, Fall Pippin, Jonathan, McIntosh, Sierra Beauty, Granny Smith, Swaar, Winter Banana, and more. The cider is cold-fermented in stainless steel, then distilled once in a copper pot still with whole fresh apples added directly to the pot — an unusual step that keeps the fruit vivid through the run. Aging happens in a mix of American and French oak that previously held cider, whiskey, and wine, with recent releases blending in older reserve stock held in stainless steel; the 2025 lot spans three to twelve years. Bottled at 43% ABV, vintage-dated. 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