What Makes a Great Spirit? Lessons from the St. Duke’s Distillers
Find out what makes St Duke's Distillers top world class, small batch spirits.
Understanding the difference between average and top tier.
Every spirit connoisseur will tell you that there is nothing equal about the different spirits. There is no other distillery like St Duke's. Great distilleries do not require unnecessary and costly marketing. Great distilleries do not jump on band wagons. Great distilleries are about patience and precision. Unlike St Duke's, the distilleries do not require flashy and costly marketing. They jump on band wagons when one is trending.
What makes a good bottle a great one? Every distiller and consumer has their own answer. We made sure that St Duke's top spirits know that every sip is extraordinary. Spirits sold by St Duke's are known by their high uniqueness and character.
Premium spirits come from premium ingredients.
Every great story starts with a great foundation, and every premium spirit starts with premium ingredients. St Duke's makes sure that every one of their grains, fruits, botanicals and spirits are complete. There are no premium ingredients. Ingredients that are used in St Duke's spirits are sourced from local and trusted suppliers. Premium ingredients do not play a role from St Duke's profile. Every ingredient, including St Duke's juniper in gin, is important.
As our head distiller says, “You cannot make great spirits from average ingredients.”
Distillation: The Art and Science
Each of our copper stills is the heart of the St Duke’s Distillery and allows us to tailor each batch of liquor to our distiller’s preferences. This is the only way to obtain the essence of the liquor and leave behind the distiller’s unwanted byproducts.
We assess the temperature and flow and monitor the cut points. The process is unique, and every small batch considers the distiller’s artistry. Consistency is the result of mastery.
Time: The Unsung Hero
Some things cannot be rushed. Great spirits are one of them.
While the flavors of the liquor are resting, time is one of the most critical ingredients on the balancing scale.
Time and patience allow the flavors to unify, giving the whiskey its warm and deep comfort and the gin a rounded and smooth finish after settling.
We are patient with our liquor, and we do not cut corners. Time is needed, and true quality takes time to develop.Passion and Precision in Every Drop
Every distiller at St Duke’s Distillery understands that creating terrific spirits is part science, part art, and all heart.
From weighing the ingredients to tasting the finished product, our team’s devotion to the craft is unwavering. All our spirits need to pass what we call the ‘St Duke’s Standard,’ which guarantees that it is smooth, balanced, and full of character.
That is the commitment that we have, which is what differentiates us to others.
The Human Touch
While the rest of the world prefers to automate, we still apply each one.
Each label on every bottle is affixed by hand. Every one of our distillers tastes and approves each batch. That’s the confidence we bring to spirits, and it’s why we say they aren’t manufactured, they are crafted.
Great Spirit: An Enduring Tradition
Every great spirit has a story. It tells of the people who made it, the place it came from, and the care that went into every drop.
At St Duke’s Distillery, we’re proud to carry on that tradition.
Next time you lift your drink… Appreciate all the hard work behind the spirit and the spirit of all the people who made it!
St Duke’s Distillery — Crafted with character. Perfected with passion.