Bo & Ivy Corn Whiskey- 750ml

THE DISTILLERY

Bo & Ivy sound like a couple we want to get to know, but the moniker is actually derived from the location of the distillery. The plant is located on West Virginia Ave, NE—originally the B&O Railroad Line into the District—in the Ivy City neighborhood.

The craft distillery was founded to create a place connected to the local community and interested in its affairs; a place to bring people together in the best tradition of American taverns and whiskey; a place where real, tangible things of high quality are made and enjoyed. It is woman operated, and is independently owned by disabled veterans who are dedicated to bringing their spirit of camaraderie to the industry and service to the local community.

CORN WHISKEY

Fresh from the still at Bo & Ivy Distillers in Ivy City, Washington, D.C., Bo & Ivy Corn Whiskey is derived from a mash of 80 corn/15 rye/5 barley, and bottled unaged. The young whiskey commonly known as “White Dog” or “Moonshine” played a prominent role in the history of American whiskey, and in the childhood of Bo & Ivy Founder, Julia Fletcher, a native West Virginian. Her family friends regularly brought mason jars filled with their homemade distillate (along with their guitars) to parties on the farm.

Bo & Ivy Corn Whiskey is rich and smooth like a corn eau de vie. The” hearts only” cut showcases the flavors of the Leedstown Farms’ Virginia-grown grains. Tasting notes are corn on the nose with a palate of sweet pancake syrup, a hint of spice and barley midway and a delicate apple finish. At 100 proof it is delightful to sip.

The spirit can stand alone, but is also a surprising and happy substitute for vodka or tequila-based cocktails - especially with citrus or other acidic modifiers. Julia recommends it neat with some peach slices or in a whiskey sour.