Silver

Young Whiskey Finished in a Chardonnay Cask

It’s a whiskey spirit unlike any you’ve ever seen before.
Our two-thirds rye one-third wheat mash is aged four days in a charred oak barrel, mellowing the rye notes just a hint to allow for a smoother, easier drink. We then finish it in a chardonnay cask for three days, imparting a white whine patina that complements the subtle, distinctive flavor. A crisp chardonnay nose and buttery chardonnay finish bookend the gentle rye body of this spirit, making it a beguiling and gentle drink straight, on the rocks, or mixed.

Viridian

Citrus and Lavender Gin Finished in a Whiskey Barrel

Infused with real orange and lavender, this gin is a delicately flavored curiosity that doesn’t overpower and doesn’t out-stay its welcome. Perfect to sip chilled on a summer day and light enough to mix into all your favorite gin drinks, this gin’s flavor is only outshone by its versatility. Finishing in a rye cask gives a final note of spicy sweetness that underlines the citrus and floral notes waiting to entice you.

Cobalt

RYE Whiskey finished in a Carribean Rum Cask

Two parts rye and one part wheat ensures that this spirit has the desired spice and bite of a rye with the mellowing sweetness of wheat to make sure the whole thing goes down smooth. Not only that, but finishing in a rum cask adds a layer of sugary deliciousness that means not only will it go down easy, but you’ll want to return to it again and again.

Crimson

A Yellow Corn and Barley Bourbon finished in a tequila barrel

Drawing together our Mexican and American heritages, Crimson bourbon is a beguiling blend of two nationally treasured spirits. Or sweet and oaky bourbon comes on warm and bold before opening up into a smoky agave sweetness. Use it in a delicate old fashioned or mix into a delicious whiskey sour.

Inkwell Maryland Style Rye

A high-rye whiskey softened with red corn, yellow corn, and barley.

Rye is the official state spirit of Maryland, and Inkwell Whiskey is exited to honor that title and the Maryland rye tradition with our Maryland Style rye. This mash bill is 77% rye, and 7.7% each of red corn, yellow corn, and barley, all from the state of Maryland. It comes on sweet before giving way to a warm, inviting rye spice. Perfect for seasoned rye lovers and newcomers alike.

Inkwell Wheated Red Corn Whiskey

An unaged wheated red corn whiskey made from only maryland grains

The first addition to our new Inkwell line of craft spirits, this white whiskey is 84% bloody butcher red corn and 16% soft red winter wheat, all grown on small farms in Washington County, Maryland. This punchy near-moonshine is smooth, sweet, and warms you up on the way down in just the way you expect of an unaged corn whiskey.

Limited Cut Port-Aged Cask Strength Rye

A full-strength rye whiskey aged for three years in a used port barrel.

It was the barrel too delicious to cut. We accidentally (long story) aged a rye whiskey in a port barrel for three years. When it was finally time to open it up and cut and bottle, we decided the flavor was too sweet and too bold to cut down. So we bottled it at cask strength to preserve the high-proof rye heat and the deep port richness.

Inkwell Wheated Red Corn Bourbon

A Red Corn bourbon whiskey made from Maryland grains.

The first-ever bourbon whiskey produced by Shmidt Spirits. This is an aged version of our Inkwell corn whiskey, with new notes of vanilla and sweet oak layered among the mellow sweetness of red corn and soft red winter wheat.

Agua Hibisco

A hibiscus flavored cordial, made with our viridian gin and sweetened with agave nectar

Based off the agua frescas that founder Arthur Shmidt used to drink as a boy in Jalisco, Mexico, this brilliantly sweet cordial uses our Viridian Gin as a base. We then steep hibiscus flowers in it and sweeten it with agave nectar. Drink it on its own, in your favorite cocktail, or drizzled over a decadent dessert.

There’s no wrong way to buy a bottle

Are you looking to bring a bottle of Shmidt Spirits home with you? You’re in luck! We’re more accessible than ever, with bottles on the shelves of stores all over Maryland, at farmers markets and festivals, online, and at our own tasting room, where you can get 10% off the suggested retail price. (And maybe get a tour and tasting while you’re at it?)

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Born on the college quad and now played under the bright lights of professional stadiums, Ultimate is a fast-paced and surprising blast of athletic competition. And what could complement this distinctive sport more than a Distinctively Finished spirit? Starting in 2022 you’ll be able to find Shmidt Spirits at all home DC Breeze games.

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