Wine Enthusiast Magazine

LOCAL FLAVOR

You know the saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work”? That’s the attitude that a growing number of distilleries have adopted. They’ve cross-pollinated spirits through collaborations with breweries, wineries, farmers and other entities in their areas.

Some seek to spotlight homegrown flavors or the impact of terroir; others want to support local businesses; and still others just can’t resist experimenting with whatever materials are at hand, even recently emptied barrels. The following projects illustrate how playing well with others can lead to some boundary-pushing bottlings.

TRAIL DISTILLING + J. CHRISTOPHER WINES = Trillium Pink Pinot Gin and Trillium Barrel Reserved Gin

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