COLONIALE SPIRITS LINE
WARROSQUYOAKE SHIRESTRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY, AGED THREE YEARS
ABC Product Number: 028054 Maize (corn) was first documented in mash production in 1620 in Charles City, VA. It’s said that the settlers of Berkeley Plantation distilled corn beer, and thus made what would later become known as Bourbon whiskey. 8 Shires distillery is currently the only distillery using heritage Indian corn as base for its American Colonial wheat style bourbon. Available in 200 ML (tasting room exclusive) and 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
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CHARLES RIVER SHIRESINGLE MALT WHISKEY, AGED THREE YEARS
ABC Product Number: 954637 Stills found in the ruins at Jamestown indicate America's first distilled spirits were made as a single malt whiskey. Originally referred to as “AQUAVITAE", “UISGE BEATHA" and The Water of Life, 8 Shires recreated this spirit using Heritage British Spring two-row malt barley and charcoaled barrels. Available in 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
CHARLES CITY SHIRESMYTH'S ORIGINAL WHISKEY
(White/unaged Whiskey) ABC Product Number: 026523 In 1618 John Smyth, the financier of Berkley Plantation in Virginia, sent over 30 well-provisioned colonists with aqua vitae, beer, wine and cider. Nevertheless, the colonists shortly complained of only water to drink (something avoided by the English at all costs). Reprovisioned with a still, they malted a new grain called maize, and created a brew "soe goode" and better than 'good stronge Englishe beare.' This bottle presents 8 Shires recreation of English America's first maize whiskey, the Father to Bourbon. Available in 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
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HENRICO SHIREOLDE TAVERN RUM
(Gold/Aged Rum) ABC Product Number: 047021 Since 18th century whiskeys were no more refined than moonshine, Rum’s superior taste quickly launched it to market domination, inciting war and piracy for its possession. To impress and influence his constituency, George Washington demanded only Caribbean aged rum for his inauguration. This 8 Shires Distillery Caribbean style barrel aged rum is the only known rum using 18th century style molasses. Available in 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
ACCOMAC SHIRESPICED TAVERN RUM
(Spiced Rum) ABC Product Number: 073681 Since 18th century whiskeys were no more refined than moonshine, Rum’s superior taste quickly launched it to market domination, inciting war and piracy for its possession. Spiced rums were prepared by the batch at the tavern or table side by the customer. This 8 Shires Distillery Caribbean style rum is the only known rum using 18th century style molasses. Available in 200 ML (tasting room exclusive) and 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
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WARWICK RIVER SHIRETAVERN RUM
(Silver Rum) ABC Product Number: 047020 Thought to be first produced from the leftover molasses from sugar production, modern Rum is produced from sweet molasses or sugar, much different from colonial molasses. 8 Shires Distillery recombines molasses components to recreate colonial style molasses for Rum production. Available in 750 ML 41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof |
JAMES CITY SHIREGENEVER INSPIRED GIN
ABC Product Number: 030670 Originally thought to have developed in Holland as an herbal medication, Whiskey-based ‘Genever Gin’ from grains including American Maize (corn) quickly rose to popularity. Gin came to the Americas through England when Dutch King William, along with his wife Mary, abdicated the English throne. 8 Shires distillery is currently the only distillery using heritage Indian Corn as base for its Genever Gin. Available in 200 ML (tasting room exclusive) and 750 ML 46.6% ABV / 93 Proof |
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HISTORIC SPIRITS LINE
JAMESTOWNE 1608
SINGLE MALT WHISKEY
This single malt whiskey is a reproduction of the first spirit brought to America, possibly also made by the Jamestown settlers. 1608 is the pride and joy of Eight Shires and Jamestown Rediscovery; Hand crafted to perfection using only the most period accurate ingredients and methods. See video below to get an indepth look at the creation and significance of Jamestowne 1608. This one-of-a-kind box set is priced at $1,195.99 and sold exclusively at Eight Shires facilities and on our website.
Available in 375 ML
41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof
This single malt whiskey is a reproduction of the first spirit brought to America, possibly also made by the Jamestown settlers. 1608 is the pride and joy of Eight Shires and Jamestown Rediscovery; Hand crafted to perfection using only the most period accurate ingredients and methods. See video below to get an indepth look at the creation and significance of Jamestowne 1608. This one-of-a-kind box set is priced at $1,195.99 and sold exclusively at Eight Shires facilities and on our website.
Available in 375 ML
41.5% ABV. / 83 Proof
