Fifth State Distillery is a family-owned craft spirits producer located at 259 Asylum Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, proudly holding the distinction of being the first licensed distillery in Bridgeport since Prohibition. The Schulten family operates the distillery with a farm-to-bottle philosophy, sourcing 100% Connecticut-grown non-GMO corn from partner farms including third and fourth generation farming families, and producing award-winning small batch gin, vodka, whiskey, and specialty spirits that have earned five consecutive years as Connecticut’s Gin Distillery of the Year.
Award-winning flagship craft spirit distilled from non-GMO Connecticut corn utilizing a proprietary blend of 100% natural, hand-selected, vapor-infused botanicals, delivering a crisp and clean flavor profile perfect on its own or in cocktails.
Handcrafted from 100% Connecticut corn grown by Pleasant View Farms in Somers, CT, this whiskey enters the barrel at a lower proof creating a rich and bold flavor with a creamier corn whiskey mouthfeel.
Semi-sweet dark Belgian chocolate spirit that elevates your mood with a velvety mouth feel and dark roasted cocoa aroma, offering deep and intense chocolate flavor with hints of vanilla, cocoa, cherry and citrus.
Handcrafted in small batches from a carefully balanced blend of cinnamon and premium craft vodka at 90 proof with no added sugar, delivering the taste of real cinnamon best served chilled or with apple cider.
Connecticut corn whiskey blended with pure aged Connecticut maple syrup resulting in a subtle smokiness with only ever-so-slight sweetness for a truly unique sipping experience.
Premium vodka bottled at 80 proof resulting in a pure and clean taste that pleases, great on the rocks, with a splash, or in a cocktail showcasing hand-made technique on the finish.
Fresh ginger-infused vodka with bright ginger flavors that shine in this craft spirit, a unique mixing vodka for cocktails like Moscow Mules and Bloody Marys or for the bold on the rocks with no added sugar.
Fresh handmade liqueur made with 1⁄3 less sugar using the finest ingredients starting with CT corn, a traditional digestif best enjoyed chilled or mixed with club soda in small batches.
Award-winning gin featuring Tangerines and Madagascar Green Peppercorns, where the sweet orange on the front transitions to a slight peppery finish for a crisp and clean experience.
Seville orange liqueur made from the December to mid February knobby-skinned bitter orange season, carefully sweetened to create a flavorful treat perfect as a spiritz, drink chilled, or as triple sec for cocktails.
A smooth gin distilled with passion fruit creating an enjoyable sweet and slightly tangy tropical experience that turns up the heat in any cocktail or can be enjoyed chilled.
A vibrant burst of fresh ripe raspberries and the delicate whisper of dark Belgian chocolate with acidity from the raspberries keeping the liqueur light and refreshing, a sweet, tart, and creamy combination.
Seasonal orange gin small batch produced using the essence of Spanish Seville oranges grown in the United States, offering a hint of orange that makes it ideal on the rocks or with your favorite mixer.
Delicious celery vodka perfect for blending into Bloody Marys, Gimlets, or other specialty cocktails where you want the touch of green and earthiness to add richness.
Rob Schulten’s latest creation featuring layers of bitter and slightly sweet flavors with no colorants, delivering a unique amaro experience.
Compound water crafted from an 1800 recipe combining many fall flavors including nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and cardamom with a touch of sugar for intense and warming flavors best sipped chilled.