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Blue Rascal

Explore the distillery's history, craft, production, and the distinctive character of its whiskies.

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Blue Rascal Distillery

About the Distillery

Blue Rascal Distillery is located in Hammonton, New Jersey, in the blueberry country, and builds its lineup around local ingredients. The distillery produces blueberry brandy, blueberry-flavoured vodka, gin, rum, a range of hand-batched liqueurs, and whiskies, and operates a tasting room with regular hours and events.

History

Rooted in the local community

Blue Rascal Distillery is clearly rooted in the Hammonton region and highlights collaborations with local farmers and businesses. The distillery's identity is built on using the blueberry varieties grown in the surrounding fields and on participation in local markets and festivals.

Media attention

The distillery has received regional media attention, including a visit from Fox 29 anchor Bob Kelly, who toured the site for a tour.

Raw Materials and Production

The raw material profile centers on fresh local blueberries for brandy, liqueurs, and some gin variants, while grains such as rye, wheat and corn are used for whiskey and vodka. Blueberry brandy is produced as a German-style eau de vie from whole blueberries; gin is produced by re-distilling grain-neutral spirit with classic botanicals and fresh blueberries. Vodka is produced as a corn vodka, and rum is based on blackstrap molasses. Several liqueurs are hand-batched from fruit juice and natural flavors. The production is consistently presented as small batches and handcrafted in approach.

Maturation and Barrel Types

Barrel Honey-Flavored Rum is aged in new char #3 American oak barrels, and Blueberry Brandy Reserve 113 is described with notes of oak, indicating the use of oak in aging. Rye- and wheat whiskies are indicated to be aged at least 3½ years, but few details are given about prior cask contents or more specific barrel programs.

Whiskies

The lineup ranges from blueberry-focused products — blueberry brandy, blueberry-flavoured vodka, and several fruit liqueurs — to classic spirit types such as gin, vodka, rum, and whiskies (rye and wheat, as well as a coffee-flavored whiskey). The liqueur line includes several fruit flavors in 375 ml bottles, and several products are available in the tasting room as well as in selected shops in southern New Jersey.

Whisky Type / Series Age Flavor Profile Status
Rye Whiskey Rye Aged at least 3 1/2 years A rye whiskey with a peppery character and spicy profile; aged at least 3½ years.; Nose: Peppery spice with notes of dried fruits and roasted tones.; Palate: Spicy bite with hints of roasted notes and nutty elements as well as dried fruits.; Finish: Lingers with a spicy finish and notes of dried fruit and nuts. Current; Core range; Available in tasting room and in select shops in southern New Jersey
Wheat Whiskey Wheat Aged at least 3 1/2 years A straight wheat whiskey with malted and bakery-like elements; aged at least 3½ years.; Nose: Grainy notes with bread- and malt-tones and a delicate floral character.; Palate: Aromatic spice and cooked/fruit sweetness with subtle vanilla and brown sugar notes.; Finish: Mild, sweet finish with vanilla and brown sugar. Current; Core range; Available in tasting room and in select shops in southern New Jersey
Coffee Flavored Whiskey Flavoured whiskey A coffee-flavoured whiskey with dark roasted aromas and sweet coffee tones. Silver Medal, East Coast Craft Spirit Awards.; Nose: Candied, sweet aromas of dark-roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate.; Palate: Sweet notes of brown sugar, coffee, dark chocolate and peanut brittle.; Finish: Well-balanced, medium- to full-bodied with lasting sweet coffee and chocolate tones. Current; Core range; Available in tasting room and in select shops in southern New Jersey

Whisky Styles and Flavor Profiles

Across the portfolio there is a blueberry thread through blueberry brandy, blueberry vodka and liqueurs. There are also clearly sweeter elements such as vanilla, brown sugar and caramel in the descriptions of Blueberry Brandy Reserve, Wheat Whiskey and Rum. Finally, there are spicy, dried fruit notes and a peppery bite in the Rye Whiskey, as well as dark roasted coffee and chocolate tones in Coffee Flavored Whiskey.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery is open Wednesday through Sunday with stated hours and offers reservations for the tasting room. Guests can participate in guided tastings, purchase bottles, and enjoy cocktails; bringing food from local restaurants is allowed, and only service dogs are admitted. The distillery frequently announces events such as trivia, live music and pop-ups.

The listed hours are Wednesday 5:00–9:00 PM; Thursday 5:00–9:00 PM; Friday 5:00–10:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM–6:00 PM.

Philosophy and Craft

Blue Rascal prioritizes local ingredients, especially blueberries, and works with hand-batched production and small batches. There is emphasis on collaboration with local farmers and on making the distillery a part of the Hammonton area’s culture through events and an open tasting room.

Prices and Recognitions

  • Gold Medal (Gold)

  • Gold Medal (Gold)

  • Silver Medal; People’s Choice & Best In Class (Silver; People’s Choice; Best In Class, Blueberry Brandy)

  • Silver Medal (Silver, Coffee Flavored Whiskey)

  • Silver Medal (Silver, Blueberry Liqueur)

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