Field Note #006 · Currently pouring

The Molly Stark Trail

Boston to Niagara Falls by way of VT-9, the Molly Stark Trail — maple, mountain passes and New England autumn.

Route No. 06Currently pouring

Coordinates

42.3601° N, 71.0589° W → 43.0962° N, 79.0377° W

Boston → Niagara Falls, USA

Field Note #006

Route 9 Imperial · Edition 01

Route

The Molly Stark Trail

The Route 9 Imperial

The bottle · Route No. 06 · The Molly Stark Trail

The Route 9 Imperial

"Inspired by VT-9, the Molly Stark Trail, on the road from Boston to Niagara Falls."

€42700ml · 47% ABV

Batch 01 reservation — no payment until bottles are ready.

1

nose

Deep pine, maple, a hint of the forest.

palate

Full and bold, juniper and warm spice with a tart edge.

finish

Long, warming, faintly sweet.

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The field note

What we brought home.

The journey starts in Boston, heading west across Massachusetts before climbing onto Vermont’s Route 9, the Molly Stark Trail. The road winds through mountain passes and small New England towns, where October turns the hills red and gold, the air carries the scent of the forest and fallen leaves, and every general store looks worth a stop. Further west, the road leads on toward the thunder of Niagara Falls. Route 9 Imperial is a bold, full-bodied gin inspired by the spirit of the American road trip. Deep juniper meets crisp spice and a warm, woody aroma, evoking cool autumn mornings, forested mountain roads, and the miles still waiting ahead. Made for those who prefer the long way round.

Flavour compass

On the nose, on the tongue.

JuniperSpiceWoodCitrusSweetHeatN
  • Juniper9 of 10
  • Spice7 of 10
  • Wood6 of 10
  • Citrus4 of 10
  • Sweet4 of 10
  • Heat6 of 10

Suggested serves

How we drink it.

Pairings

  • Aged sharp cheddar & apple slices
  • Maple-glazed pecans
  • Smoked cured meats

Cocktails

Molly Stark Martinez

50ml Route 9 Imperial · 25ml sweet vermouth · 5ml maple syrup · orange bitters