Chemist Spirits & Biltmore Winery Back in Bloom with 2nd Conservatory Rose Gin Release
Last year’s inaugural collaboration between two Asheville legacies sold out in days – this year’s batch is on track to do the same!
750ml Bottle Release Date : June 22nd at Chemist Spirits - 151 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC
Chemist Conservatory Rose Gin in collaboration with Biltmore Winery is a unique spirit crafted to capture the timeless elegance of Biltmore in full bloom. After selling out of last year’s batch in eight days, this year’s release is met with an even higher demand and is set to sell out just as quickly. This one-of-a-kind collaborative spirit starts with Chemist Spirits’ signature American Gin, aged to refinement in red wine soaked oak barrels from Biltmore's award winning wine program. To preserve peak freshness of this limited small batch gin, hand plucked rose petals from Biltmore’s Conservatory Rose Garden will be infused into this barreled rested spirit just days before it is bottled and released on June 22nd -- making this the freshest gin you can drink. Possessing a subtle pink hue from the wine barrel, it features sweet nuances of pink & white rose, lemon cream, vanilla, ripe strawberry, and grapefruit peel -- finishing with a mouthfeel that is both refreshing and velvety smooth. A specialty spirit intended for those with refined tastes, this gin is ripe for the picking starting June 22nd from Chemist's apothecary-inspired South Slope Tasting Room, or for a limited time in several exclusive hand-crafted cocktails featured at select Biltmore restaurants, and Chemist's prohibition themed cocktail lounge, Antidote.
“Intrigued by the elegance and romance, our family has spent countless hours and nearly every weekend exploring the remarkable offerings of the estate.” says Danielle Donaldson, “Chemist” of Chemist Spirits. “From the first step on the property you are immediately immersed in remarkable architecture, a lush landscape, and a rich family history...it was clear from day one, our two companies paired perfectly in our shared values and spirit...”adds Debbie Word, Danielle’s mother, Founder and Owner of Chemist Spirits, “We too are a family driven company, and in addition to my own personal love of preserving historic architecture, I also had a long career as a landscape architect solely due to Frederick Law Olmsted who designed, amongst many things, the breathtaking landscape of Biltmore Estate. We knew pairing Biltmore’s award winning wine was the perfect path to blending our two families and passions, we couldn’t wait to propose the collaboration!” Immediately after connecting on this creative endeavor, excitement from both sides began to blossom. “Collaborating on Conservatory Rose Gin was something the whole team was thrilled about from the beginning -- it’s a unique spirit crafted to capture the timeless elegance of Biltmore in bloom,” says Jeff Plack, Sr. Director of Biltmore Winery Operations, “and in creating this unique spirit, it captures the local history, elegance, and family heritage of each company in one beautifully packaged bottle…"
“It's no wonder that when the first batch released last year, even in the height of covid, it was sold out in a week!” James Donaldson, Creative Director of Chemist Spirits adds, “Even while doubling the amount of Conservatory Rose Gin we decided to produce this year, we still anticipate selling out to meet demand -- we have been receiving calls every week since running out from our first batch last year. It was obvious, this was a beautiful start to many more unique collaborations to come." Like a well-planned garden, time is of the essence in making plans to pick up a bottle before they’re gone. Flawlessly crafted, Chemist Conservatory Rose Gin evokes the legacy of family heritage and the heirlooms of Asheville’s history. From both families we invite you to enjoy this gin in the ‘spirit’ for which it is intended – as a reminder to slow down, and drink in the roses.
More about Chemist Spirits & Biltmore Winery...
Founded in 2018 by Debbie Word in Asheville, NC, Chemist Spirits was born from a small family still and many hours of moonshining with her daughter Danielle, an actual Chemist. Their unique appreciation for Old World distilling traditions and modern science led to the creation of their first spirit - an incredibly balanced vapor-infused American style gin crafted with select mountain botanicals atop a creamy fermented wheat spirit. This female-led distillery strikes a perfect balance between the art of old-world distilling using custom-made direct-fired copper alembic stills, and the modern craft spirit movement of creative ingenuity to create an award-winning spirit portfolio centered around two core principles: drinkability and versatility. Rounding out American Gin, our Signature Gin Series also includes a rich and complex Barrel Rested Gin hailed as North Carolina’s first true sipping gin, a juicy ginger-infused Navy Strength Gin, and lastly, a truly decadent Chocolate Orange Gin Liqueur made with locally roasted cacao husks. In addition to gin, Chemist produces an intriguing array of complimenting spirits, including a bespoke Founders Reserve Whiskey program, a burgeoning experimental Lab Series, and an exciting variety of small-batch collaboration spirits made in partnership with many of Asheville’s most beloved craft makers. Enjoy all of what Chemist Spirits has to offer in our beautifully crafted apothecary-inspired South Slope Tasting Room and prohibition-themed cocktail lounge, Antidote.
To learn more about Chemist Spirits, please visit www.chemistspirits.com and follow us @chemistspirits
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Biltmore Winery is located on the estate in Asheville, N.C. Biltmore was the vision of George W. Vanderbilt, a thoughtful collector of wines and passionate steward of the land with intent on making it a self-sustaining estate. Today it encompasses more than 8,000 acres, including the Winery and Antler Hill Farm, two hotels, numerous restaurants, an equestrian center, and event and meeting venues. Under the direction of head winemaker Sharon Fenchak, Biltmore Wines produces a storied portfolio of award-winning wines using grapes harvested from its own estate vineyards as well as from partners in other premium growing regions across America. Each wine has a source, an intention and a story behind it, much like the estate itself. Through these wines, share in the ongoing family legacy of agricultural innovation, conservation and sustainable business. Continue the story of George Vanderbilt’s legendary hospitality by enjoying a Biltmore wine with friends and family.
To learn more about Biltmore Wines, please visit www.biltmorewines.com and follow us @biltmorewines
Name of Press Contact: James Donaldson, Creative Director Chemist Spirits
Phone: (212) 614-5894
Email: james@chemistspirits.com
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