hand-crafted and finished to perfection

THE SPIRITS


 
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Get to know our product line. Each of our hand-crafted spirits has a taste, story, and personality of its own.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 
 

Inkwell Wheated Red Corn Bourbon

A seven-month-old 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.

 

Where to Find Us


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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?)


Stores


 

LAX Wine and Spirits
11011 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (Downtown Rockville)
300 N. Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850

The Hall
4656 Hotel Dr., College Park, MD 20742

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (Cabin John)
11301 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (Fallsgrove)
14937E Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD, 20850

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (Montrose)
12015-B Rockville Pk, Rockville, MD 20852

Looney’s Pub
8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

 

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (Silver Spring)
8715 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Montgomery County Liquor & Wine (King Farm)
302 King Farm Blvd Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20878

C & R Pub
1 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204


Farmers Markets/Festivals



Buy Direct from the Distillery



Our Partners


Shmidt Spirits is a proud partner of the DC Breeze, washington d.c.’s professional ultimate team.

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.

Click below to see the schedule and find out more about the home team.

 
 

Cocktail Recipes


A collection of recipes featuring Shmidt Spirits

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For more recipes, visit our Recipe Blog.