Located in Northern California, Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye, founders of Tamar Distillery, bring a unique set of skills to the table! Crispin, the Master Distiller, has 4 decades of wine and spirits experience, apprenticing with California Brandy legend Hubert Germain-Robin before founding his own operation. Tamar, a biodynamic gardener, lends her superb palate to the spirits-creating process, and uses her marketing skills to promote the excellent products Crispin distills.

Crispin uses Cognac stills to produce their spirits, drawing upon his extensive knowledge in the brandy-making tradition. This style, especially when paired with their use of Cognac casks for finishing and the 100% malted rye mashbill, creates a one-of-a-kind spirit. The Captain Fletcher Private Reserve Rye honors a local hero in their community, a man who aided Native Americans and whose front porch was always open to anyone in need. This whiskey perfectly embodies Crispin’s motto: “It takes spirit to make spirit.”

This Bottle stems from our September 2022 Blind Tasting Subscription Box.

Distillery: Tamar Distillery

Name: Mendocino Spirits Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt

Proof: 94.6 (47.3% ABV)

Age Statement: 8 years (6 in cognac cask)

Mashbill: 100% malted rye

Color/Appearance: Deep gold