The magic of Cash Butte Craft Spirits
Learn how we harvest our ingredients and the process behind the creation of our craft spirits
How We Harvest
AGED in TRADITION. STEEPED in INNOVATION.
The art of farm distilling as a way to utilize ALL resources has slowly been a dying craft. Cash Butte was created to return to these roots and bring distilling back to the farm.
Royal Bluff Orchards (RBO) has 40 years of experience growing the best quality organic apples in Washington. Starting in 2013 RBO grew from 75 – 675 acres with a commitment to be fully organic by 2028.
our process
Simple Process,
Great Taste
The art and resourcefulness of farm distilling has been a dying craft. Cash Butte was created to return to these roots and bring distilling back to the farm.
The New Royal Bluff Orchards (TNRBO) has 40 years of experience growing the best quality organic apples in Washington. In 2013 TNRBO committed to be fully organic by 2028.
Cash Butte is located directly on Royal Bluff Orchard property. The fruit doesn't travel far to be crushed and processed. The unmarketable fruit is hand sorted in the orchard. Instead of heading to the packing house where it end up on your store shelf, it comes to the distillery to be crushed into juice ready for the next step of fermentation.
Apples have a lot of natural sugar so we never add sugar to our juice. Although the natural yeasts on the farm aid in fermenting, we do add yeast to help aid in the process of fermentation. The hearts of our distillation is aged for a minimum of two years in either french or american oak. This offers a deep distinct oak flavor that you might find in a smooth whiskey with the apple fruit finish of a brandy.
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Before you say “Brandy is my grandmother’s favorite.” This unique flavor profile will delight even the most skeptical consumer. Use this brandy in any whiskey cocktail and you will reach for Cash Butte Brandy everytime.
THE HISTORY OF CALVADOS BRANDY
We Craft Farm Calvados Style Brandy
Cash Butte Brandy is made in the calvados style using premium varieties. These varieties are blended to maximize the flavor profile experience. We model our method from the northern French region because like Washington, they are excellent apple growers as well. The Calvados region has been making apple brandy for 100’s of years and are experts in their craft. Our distiller has studied with several calvados distilleries in France to learn this art.
WHAT MAKES IT CALVADOS?
- Minimum of 2 years aged
- Variety of apples instead of just one type
- Aged in French oak
Calvados Brandy Historical Details
FIRST KNOWN DISTILLATION
Distilling was used as a way to preserve the apples pressed into juice that were grown in northern France. It was named “Eau de Vie”, the water of life. Fermentation and distillation were used and blended to ensure the sanitation of the liquid.
CALVADOS IS BORN
Normandy’s eau-de-vie was renamed to eau-de-vie du Calvados before gradually becoming known as simply calvados.
The Creation of the industrial distillery
Distilling shifted away from the farm and more towards industry. During this time the phylloxera crisis which was destroying vineyards. The lack of grapes pushed the use of apples and increased interest in the apple distilled product calvados.
THE COCKTAIL MAKER
The prohibition in the United States led to the growth and popularity of the cocktail. Calvados was one of the most popular ingredients for cocktails.
Creation of AOR
The Appellations d’Origine Reglementee (AOR) were established. 10 distilleries were granted AOR status under the calvados name protecting the name from use outside of the region distilled. Producers were obligated to adhere to a strict set of specifications and production methods.
FROM a SCREEN to YOUR DOOR
Discover the unique taste of our Apple Brandy and Apple Vodka, now available for delivery across the United States. Enjoy the convenience of premium spirits delivered right to your door.