Tenmile Distillery makes some of the best farm to flask American Single Malts from 100% NY State grown malted barley in their custom copper stills and mash tuns built by Forsyths in Rothes, Scotland. Master Distiller Shane Fraser, also Scottish, brings over 30 years of experience producing single malt whisky to the Oblong Valley in Wassaic, NY. The Revolutionary Series was conceived by Joel Levangia, founder, GM, and history buff, to commemorate the battles of the War of Independence as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. The entire series is comprised of 57 (!!) distinct whiskies, collectively known as The Whiskey of Reason. On April 27th, 1777, British forces, led by William Tryon, began a raiding party on Benedict Arnold and his continental forces to destroy a supply stockpile. Though the British were ultimately successful in their raid, the 700 Americans fought with courage and held their own against the 1800-men attack, proving the might of American small militias, and turning public sentiment in CT against the Brits. The cannonball depicted on the label was shot during the skirmish that killed Militia leader David Wooster and remains lodged in a corner post of Ridgefield’s fave former watering hole cum museum, Keeler’s Tavern, to this day. This would be the last time the British would attempt an inland attack in Connecticut for. Battle of Ridgefield is a rare 100% ex-bourbon 53 gallon barrel whiskey from Tenmile. Bottled at a sturdy 92 proof, it’s zesty aromas accompany bold caramel and black pepper notes. Sip neat, with a few drops of distilled water, or with a rock.