The Baltimore Whiskey Company, which produces award winning spirits in the heart of Baltimore City, announced today an expansion of their apple brandy line to include Asimina Pumila: the first Pechuga style Apple Brandy.

A spin on their mescal style Charles St. Apple Brandy, which was featured on Playboy.com’s article “Strangest Spirit in Each State,” Asimina Pumila is a smoked Apple Brandy infused with locally foraged paw-paws, persimmons, and black walnuts. It’s extra-long distillation takes place with a Maryland cured Country Ham hung in the copper pot-still. The local fruits, nuts, and meat infuse the spirit into a one-of-a-kind drinking experience for special occasions.

“We wanted to do something that reflects the local terroir,” said Head Distiller Eli Breitburg-Smith, “Plus, we wanted to do it with due reverence to the Mescal and Pechuga producers. We couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out. It’s truly one of a kind, and a Maryland spirit through and through.”

Asimina Pumila can only be distilled during Maryland’s very short paw-paw season, meaning The Baltimore Whiskey Company will only distill it once a year. It will be available through select Maryland and D.C. retailers, as well as at the distillery while supplies last.

About The Baltimore Whiskey Company

The Baltimore Whiskey Company began operation in November 2015. In addition to their Mescal inspired Apple Brandies, they also distill the award-winning Shot Tower Gin, 1904 Liqueur, and the Baltamaro line of amari, all of which are distributed throughout Maryland and D.C., with eyes on new markets in early 2018. They are also Baltimore’s oldest Rye Whiskey distillery, with their first Rye expression, Epoch Straight Rye, due out of barrels in February 2018.