I know that Bourbon is "American", but I've been wondering about craft distilleries popping up in the U.S., specifically rum and gin. I've had Bluecoat gin out of Philly, PA and Thomas Tew rum out of Newport, RI.

Curious to see if anyone else has any favorites worth seeking out?
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http://www.charbay.com/default.aspx

The Meyer Lemon vodka is fantastic.:-)
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North Shore Distillery in Chicago. Gin. Mmmmmmmmmm
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Anchor Steam (craft beer brewery) has a really nice gin called Junipero. Not as good as Hendricks (IMO), but very good.

http://www.anchordistilling.net/about_us/junipero.htm
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The High West guys out of Utah are making some really nice whiskeys. I love their Rendezvous Rye

http://www.highwest.com/spirits/
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These guys make some fantastic rum.

http://www.neworleansrum.com/

Try the spiced rum mixed with some sweetened iced tea.
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My cousins:

http://www.makeitmissoula.com/2011/0...y-in-missoula/
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Portland, Oregon has a huge craft distillery scene the top three are:

Cascade gin, www.bendistillery.com

Aviation gin, http://www.aviationgin.com

12 bridges gin, http://www.mixpoursip.com/tasting-notes-12-bridges-gin

I know you did not ask for it but it you brandy and others clear creek distillery makes the best pear brandy in the world.

http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/
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:-)
My favorite Gin ever.
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Found a place in Indy that sells it. Fell in love with it at Shack last summer.
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Treaty Oak out of Austin, TX.
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Looks like some good ones. Appreciate the suggestions guys!
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Had some Rogue rum that I thought was a great mixer. :-)
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