Matchbook Distilling Co. 'Ritual Sister' Smoked Pineapple Spirit (80 proof)

Item Number: 18465

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Country: USA
Region: New York
Sub Region: Long Island
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Pineapple
Type: Spirits - Specialty
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 40

• Whole roasted and smoked pineapples, evaporated pineapple juice, yeast
• 1-8 week fermentation
• Single run pot column distillation

Pineapples are smoked and roasted whole while buried in an earthen oven pit, just like mezcal production. Approximately 800 pounds are roasted at a time with an average time 1-4 days, depending on intuition and weather.

After roasting, the pineapples ferment whole in a bath of evaporated pineapple juice, purified water with a signature blend of minerals, and a handful of Champagne yeast. The evaporated pineapple juice is a golden nectar; it is the consistency of honey and the color of copper rose gold. It tastes sweet, a bit tart, and oh, so pineapple. Fermentation can last anywhere between 1-8 weeks.

The pineapples are then crushed and distilled once (juice and solids together) via a pot column copper still.

Cocktail Inspo: Last Word
¾ oz Matchbook Distilling Ritual Sister
¾ oz Bordiga Maraschino Liqueur
¾ oz Bordiga Monasticus Centum Herbis
¾ oz freshly squeezed lime juice