New Holland Dragon’s Milk Origin Single Barrel 95 Bourbon Whiskey Aged In American White Oak Barrels, 47.5%-ABV / 95 Proof , 750ml bottles.
About New Holland Distilling:
New Holland Distilling (formally New Holland Spirits) is the distilling arm of New Holland Brewing Company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan. Established in 2005, it is a pioneer in the American "brewer-distiller" movement, often utilizing its brewing expertise to influence its spirit production.
Key Spirits & Innovations
- Beer Barrel Bourbon: Their flagship spirit, which is aged in new American oak before being finished in barrels previously used to age their famous Dragon's Milk bourbon barrel-aged stout.
- Dragon's Milk Origin: A small-batch bourbon distilled on a prohibition-era pot still, featuring notes of stone fruit and vanilla.
- Knickerbocker Gin: A diverse line of gins including blueberry, grapefruit, and barrel-aged expressions.
- Walleye Run Series: A line of whiskeys featuring malted rye and malted wheat, aged for a minimum of 7–8 years.
- Dungeons & Dragons Collaboration: In late 2024 and 2025, they expanded their lineup with a 50th-anniversary collaboration featuring specialized spirits like the Origin Mead Cask bourbon.
Production & Heritage
- Historic Still: The distillery uses a restored 1930s-era pot still that was originally the seventh commissioned in New Jersey after Prohibition.
- "The New Holland Way": Their distilling process focuses on a "sweet mash" method and extended reflux periods to create soft, complex flavor profiles.
Locations & Visiting
You can visit their tasting rooms and restaurants across West Michigan:
- Holland: The main production facility and the downtown Pub & Restaurant.
- Grand Rapids: The Knickerbocker, a brewpub and distillery on the West Side.
- Tasting Rooms: Dedicated spirits tasting rooms are located in Saugatuck, South Haven, and Grand Haven, offering tasting flights, cocktails, and bottle sales.
For local availability, you can use the New Holland Product Finder to locate retailers.
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