Founded in 2015 and located in a 150 year-old textile mill on the Saco River five miles from
the Maine coast, Round Turn Distilling embodies the pragmatism and industriousness of its
New England forebears. While the mill once used the waters of the river to power its massive
looms, Round Turn uses steam to power its modern, steel and copper still. The still is itself an
embodiment of tradition informed by innovation. Built in Etna, Maine, by Trident Stills, it
blends the basic principles of the centuries-old pot-still with modern innovations and
efficiencies. After all, tradition was once innovation in its time. Founders Kristina Hansen and
Darren Case, both Maine natives, returned home from Brooklyn, NY, in 2014 to start Round
Turn Distilling.
Bimini Gin uses a neutral base spirit made from non-GMO American corn and distilled four
times for exceptional purity. During distillation, the botanicals are separated into groups. Each
group is milled, macerated for 2-4 days, and distilled separately. Using a packed column with a
dephlegmator, the vapor temperature is closely controlled to maximize Bimini’s herbal notes
and creamy texture. Originating in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the water in Bimini
Gin comes from the Saco River which flows past the distillery to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Gin
- Gin Barrel Reserve No.1