LOCAL
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ccording to the American Distilling Institute, the number of distilleries across the United States has jumped
from less than 200 to more than 2,000 since 2010, with several of the most spirited of spirit makers right here in Arizona. Here are some of our favorite locally made libations.
O.H.S.O. ARCADIA MEYER LEMON VODKA
Whiskies at SanTan Spirits, an extension of the Chandlerbased brewery launched in 2015, are a point of pride as each varietal is curated from two to four years using E’Levage, a time-intensive process that allows each batch to breathe deep into the wood for maximum flavor infusion. The difference that this process makes is exceptionally obvious with this new offering—a sweet, smooth blend of premium whiskies, cinnamon liqueur, and real maple syrup.
In the years since O.H.S.O. debuted its Arcadia line of vodka—ranging from rosemary to coffee to horseradish—the nano-brewery has grown exponentially, adding a larger-scale distillery and opening sister locations statewide. Distilled with sugarcane and fresh Meyer lemon peels, this bright and crisp vodka with a candied tart fi ish and hint of meringue makes the brand’s success crystal clear. $25 AT WWW.OHSOBREWERY.COM
$24.99 AT WWW.SANTANSPIRITS.COM
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OCTOBER 2021
FROM LEFT: PHOTO BY LINDSEY HAHN; COURTESY WHISKEY DEL BAC;
BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
SANTAN SACRED STAVE CINNAMAPLE BREAKFAST WHISKEY
COURTESY O.H.S.O.
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