Iron Hub Launches Spirits Brand And Handcrafted Brandy
NEWS RELEASE, APRIL 7, 2025
100% Barrel-Aged Brandy Made from Iron Hub Winery’s Premium Wine
Handcrafted by Winemakers Tom and Spencer Jones
Plymouth, California — Iron Hub is thrilled to introduce the Iron Hub Spirits brand with the launch of a handcrafted brandy by master distiller and winemaker Tom Jones and his son Spencer Jones.
Brandy boasts a centuries-old tradition in many historic wine country settings around the globe. Tom and Spencer crafted the brandy primarily from Iron Hub Winery’s estate-bottled Sémillon wine using a continuous distillation still. This distillation process requires a high level of craftsmanship, resulting in remarkable smoothness and complexity in the brandy. Unlike traditional cognacs, which are batch distilled by heating large volumes of wine, Tom’s innovative still distills a half gallon of wine per minute. Through continuous distillation, Tom efficiently extracts the hearts of the spirit from the rough-tasting heads and tails. After the distillation process, the brandy ages for about four years in French oak wine barrels.
Iron Hub’s brandy features robust aromas of apricot, vanilla, and caramel. Its deep amber color results from three to five years of aging in wine barrels. On the palate, it has a velvety texture with complex flavors in every sip. The apricot and butterscotch notes blend together, creating a pleasing depth of flavor. The smooth, long-lasting finish lingers, leaving a delightful impression.
Tom has distilled wine into spirits for over twenty years, beginning at his previous winery. He is excited to announce his Inaugural release at Iron Hub in Amador County. Tom stated, “I appreciate the smooth, rich flavors in our brandy for enjoying in the evening.” His frequent trips to the high country, where he discovered the old iron hub, involve sipping his brandy while relaxing by the campfire.
Iron Hub Spirits can be enjoyed in the Tasting Room at Iron Hub Winery from Thursday through Monday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. To book a tasting appointment for our premium wines and fine spirits, visit ironhubwines.com/visit or call 209-245-6307 for a reservation.
For more information about Iron Hub Spirits, visit ironhubwines.com/spirits.
Media Contact: Beth Jones, 209-245-6307 or beth@ironhubwines.com.