Distiller Notes
The founders of Cardinal Spirits started the company because of a shared passion for craft spirits and American manufacturing. They also wanted to create meaningful employment for themselves and others - a place that values entrepreneurial thinking and encourages creativity at every level. Cardinal Spirits brought the production of high quality spirits to downtown Bloomington, where they create great jobs and support our community.
They distill premium spirits using the highest quality ingredients, and they source local ingredients whenever possible. All parts of the distilling process — from fermentation to mashing to aging to bottling — happen on-site.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.