Kevin Suttman celebrates the strong taste of his spirits, which are especially beneficial when it comes to his spiced rum aged in cherry wood. “We use hand-split vanilla beans and the best cinnamon you can buy,” Suttman says. “I went through three cinnamon suppliers before I found one that I was happy with.”

Brothers’ Spicy Cider
Recipe courtesy of Seven Brothers Distilling Co.

6 ounces apple cider (warm or cold)
1/2 ounce Apple Pucker
1 ounce Seven Brothers Spiced Rum

To serve warm, heat cider in saucepan just to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in Apple Pucker and rum. Serve in mug. To serve chilled, combine with ice in shaker and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.