The Spirit of Detroit
Detroit’s First Distillery Since Prohibition
82 Proof
Old Cockney is a contemporary style gin crafted from a base of organic winter wheat. The botanical blend of coriander and orange peel provide nice floral and citrus aromas and flavors, which are balanced by spice from black peppercorn and earthy elements from orris root, angelica root and gentian root. Our gin possesses heavy juniper, but pine notes serve as an undertone in the flavor profile. The result is a dry, smooth gin with a unique but harmonious balance of flavors—a true cocktail connoisseur’s gin.
82 Proof
Two James Old Cockney Gin
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91 Proof
Just like our Old Cockney Gin we use a proprietary blend of botanicals and an all organic wheat base. We then rest our gin in new American oak barrels for a minimum of 6 months before we bottle. The oak aging adds a very subtle toasted vanilla note and accentuates the citrus peel. Martinez drinkers beware, you have never met it’s equal.
Barrel Reserve Old Cockney Gin
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91 Proof
Grass Widow Bourbon contains a unique high rye mash bill of 36% Rye, 60% Corn and 4% Barley. This delicious bourbon possesses intriguing levels of spice and complexity. The hazelnut and dried raisin notes are results of our proprietary Madeira Barrique finishing. Two James is excited to become a part of and honor the glory of Detroit’s whiskey roots with the resurrection of the Grass Widow name.
Two James Grass Widow Bourbon
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101 Proof
We welcome you to taste our first expression of field-to-bottle whiskey. This Double Gold winner (2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition), un-aged, Michigan rye possesses character beyond its years. Distilled from 100% locally grown rye grain from Wing Farms in Ann Arbor, Rye Dog possesses floral and citrus notes with a round mouth feel. Call me Rye Dog!
Two James Rye Dog
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98.8 Proof
Distilled from 100% Michigan rye and pure water from the Great Lakes, Catcher’s Rye is a testament to the grain’s distinctive terroir. Each drop is artfully produced and aged for a minimum of two years in traditional, charred new American oak 53 gallon barrels. With delicious spice notes and a subtle fig finish, Catcher’s Rye proves there is no substitute for time or proportion. This is a labor of love, accept no phonies.
Catcher’s Rye Whiskey
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87 Proof
Johnny Smoking Gun is a story of East–Meets-West. This is a whiskey crafted specifically to compliment the “umami” of the rich pork and fish broths of Japanese cuisine. Possessing intriguing smoke character from a two-stage maceration with a proprietary blend of Asian tea, this blend of 60% 7-year corn and 40% young rye will surely not disappoint. Enjoy and prosper!
Johnny Smoking Gun Whiskey
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91 Proof
Two James Spirits is proud to announce the release of our newest spirit, J. Riddle Peated Bourbon. This unique spirit pairs the sweet robust flavor of corn bourbon with the elegant smokiness of single malt whiskey. The mash bill possesses subtle notes of vanilla, buttered popcorn, sea salt, fresh cut grass and light smoke. What started off as an experimental mix of grains developed into a delicious bourbon unlike any other on the market. Distilled on-site from 79% Michigan Corn and 21% Scottish Barley and aged in full-format 53-gallon new American oak barrels, we are excited to release our first barrels and for you to savor and enjoy!
J. Riddle Peated Bourbon
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120 Proof
We are excited to bring the Green Fairy to Detroit and the Great Lakes Region with the release of our Nain Rouge Absinthe Verte. Starting with a traditional 19th century French recipe we distill Wormwood, Fennel, Green Anise, and over 100 pounds of botanicals to create a spirit that has an unfathomable depth of flavor and complexity. Colored with peppermint, hyssop and nettle to produce a beautiful rich earthy green color.
Nain Rouge Absinthe Verte
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96 Proof
We are excited to release our Dos Jaimes Mezcal Joven. Distilled in Oaxaca, Mexico (NOM-0120X) in partnership with Pierde Almas and bottled under the Dos Jaimes name, our Mezcal is made from a blend of espadín, wild tepeztate and wild tobalá agave plants. Made from 100% agave in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Mexican government.
Dos Jaimes Mezcal Joven
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82 Proof
28 Island Vodka is carefully crafted from a blend of 70% corn and 30% organic winter wheat and distilled with the finest American-made copper pot still. The result is a remarkably smooth, balanced spirit with a hint of sweetness that makes an excellent addition to both classic and modern cocktails. The name references the 28 islands of the Detroit River that served as safe haven for Detroit’s clandestine distillers of the prohibition era.
Two James 28 Island Vodka
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100 Proof
Because of our belief in the importance of local agriculture and the fact that sugar cane isn’t readily available in Michigan, we decided to take our Rum project to the Caribbean, and the “Land of Wood and Water”. We import several different Jamaican rums and ship them back to our distillery in Detroit where they are artfully blended and aged in special Moscatel barrique. The result is a high esther flavor bomb of incredible length and complexity. The Doctor is most definitely IN!
Doctor Bird Rum
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Two James is located in Corktown, Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, and is the first licensed distillery in Detroit since Prohibition. Two James is committed to producing only the highest quality environmentally conscious handmade spirits utilizing locally sourced agricultural products with the aim of revitalizing the community and reinforcing the craft product movement.
