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Must Do CLE: Stock Your At-Home Bar With These 4 Boozy Options

Using local ingredients and new techniques, these distillers offer flavorful finds

by Jason Brill | Apr. 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Western Reserve Distillers 
Focusing on organic ingredients, including grains from farms within 150 miles of its Lakewood location, the distillery’s Handcrafted Vodka or Premium Spelt Vodka will elevate any cocktail you include it in. westernreservedistillers.com


Cleveland Whiskey

Cleveland Whiskey
In 2013, Cleveland Whiskey launched an inventive way to quickly make great bourbon, Since then, it has continued to up the ante with delicious uses of its tech by incorporating wood types not usually used for bourbon aging. clevelandwhiskey.com


Seven Brothers Distilling Co.

Seven Brothers Distilling Co. 
Sourcing as many local ingredients as possible, this distillery has hickory-smoked whiskey, spiced rum and more, but its Seven Botanicals Gin offers a more delicate, floral powerhouse. sevenbrothersdistillingco.com


Tom's Foolery

Tom’s Foolery 
Although the Applejack brandy, which is distilled entirely from Ohio apples, is this spot’s most popular spirit, the rye whiskey made with grain from its farm will make any brown liquor lover blush. tomsfoolery.com

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