Review - Jersey Artisan Distilling "Busted Barrel Rum"

"We aren't doing anything different, just better."

Jersey Artisan Distilling is a relatively new distillery located in Fairfield, NJ. It is the first distillery in NJ since prohibition ended. Their main focus is using the freshest ingredients found locally in NJ. The molasses however comes from Louisiana, simply because NJ does not have any molasses producers.

Currently they only have Busted Barrel Rum available in stores, but will soon offer vodka and gin. In 2015 they plan to expand to bourbon and whiskey production. By US definition Rum can be made a number of ways using a variety of different ingredients, look for new and different types of rum coming out of this distillery in the future.

I sampled the Busted Barrel Rum in a Caipirinha drink, which is basically lime juice, simple syrup, and rum. It was the best Caipirinha I have ever had. Fresh ingredients are definitely the way to go! I also enjoyed drinking the rum straight, but it is a tad strong with an Abv of 40% and 80 proof.

For a list of locations where Busted Barrel Rum is available please check their website, the list grows daily.
http://www.jerseyartisandistilling.com/#!where/c19j8