A little distillery in upstate New York making hand-crafted absinthes in small copper alembics. Located in Walton, New York along the Delaware River in the Western Catskills, evokes images of moonshine made along the banks of country streams in days gone past, however, Delaware Phoenix is a legitimate distillery licensed by the Federal and State governments. My absinthes use the finest herbs from the US, Italy and Spain. The wormwood is hand harvested at the peak of perfection by small family herbalists in Virginia and New York.
When looking at reviews, be aware that each of my absinthes has their own partisans. When presenting tastings it's very interesting to see some people gravitate towards one or the other as their favorite. It's not really possible to predict which one you will like. In fact, I hope you like them both.
Many consider this the most traditional of my absinthes. The core six herbs are grand wormwood, anise, fennel, roman wormwood, hyssp, and lemon balm. The seventh herb is lemon thyme. You can find reviews at the Wormwood Society. Paul Pacult in the September 2009 issue of Spirits Journal rated MoL "Recommended".
The Meadow of Love is referred to as a more floral, feminine, and drier absinthe. The core six herbs are grand wormwood, anise, fennel, roman wormwood, hyssp, and lemon balm in different proportions than the Walton Waters. The seventh herb is violet. You can find reviews at the Wormwood Society. Paul Pacult in the September 2009 issue of Spirits Journal rated MoL "Highly Recommended".
Please visit Catskill Cellars or Astor Wine & Spirits websites. Astor has a nice online shop where you will find many other spirits to tempt your palate. If you do not find my products listed there, it is because they are out of stock, and I am busing making more. Catskill Cellars is a bit more old-timey, and you can either call and speak with a real person or email your order.
Check out the Google map! There are five retail stores upstate, two in the Hudson region, four stores in Manhattan, and one in Williamsburg that stock my absinthes. Some of the finest cocktail and "speakeasy" bars in the city have my absinthes as well.
Currently I'm reconstructing my website with the basic information you need on where to purchase my products. Please visit my Facebook pages for more fun information and interaction. At some point I'll enhance this site, but right now I'd rather spend my time making absinthe and getting it to you.
Delaware Phoenix Distillery
PO Box 245 • 144 Delaware Street
Walton, NY 13856
607-865-5056