Corgi Cardigan Whiskey

Corgi Cardigan Whiskey

Founded in 2017 by Bob Hagemann and owned by his parents Bob and Nancy, Corgi Spirits is a family-run craft distillery, the first and only one in Hudson County New Jersey. It was Hagemann's fascination with all things British that led to the company's logo, a Corgi wearing a crown. The breed perfectly represents the nature of the distillery. Playful and fun, yet regal and distinguished as well, the breed being owned by the Queen of England herself. The distillery was named New Jersey Distillery of the Year twice in a row and their small-batch spirits have garnered several other awards. Their range goes from gin (Earl Grey Gin, Pembroke Gin, and Barrel-Rested Gin) to whiskey (Cardigan Whiskey), vodka, to seasonal spirits such as the Very Merry Gin, Bee Blossom Gin, and Garden Party Gin. The gins and vodkas are made from potatoes, making them super-smooth as well as gluten-free. If you're in the area they offer tours and tastings in their tasting room and on their outdoor patio. While they're mostly focused on gin, there's also Corgi Cardigan Whiskey. It wasn't named for the sweater, but rather a breed of Corgi, it's a blend of different whiskeys. Half of it is a 4-year-old American barley, the other half Canadian rye. After blending they get another period of rest in barrels that used to hold Jack Daniels whiskey, before being bottled at 90 proof. Get a bottle today!