St. George Green Chile Vodka

They make this vodka from a variety of California-grown hot and sweet peppers (jalapenos, Serranos, habaneros, red and yellow bell peppers) that build layers of sweet, savory heat. Lime peel and fresh cilantro add even more vibrancy and depth of flavor.

Since St. George Spirits was founded in 1982, they've grown from a dedicated eau de vie distillery into a diverse operation that makes a range of craft spirits. They’ve grown slowly over the last 33 years, hiring one person at a time, adding one copper still at a time. They don’t have a marketing team or a big advertising budget. What they do have are passion, ideas, and access to superlative raw materials. The craft distillation movement has grown with them over the last three decades, and they’ve been joined by hundreds of new distilleries across the country. As the landscape has changed, there’s been a lot of talk about established spirits brands vs. newcomers.