LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER
My name is Martin A. Flamm. I grew up on a farm in Southern Michigan, where I began fermenting and distilling at age ten for a school science project. My family owned a pickle factory, and my Aunt Harriett, the chemist, introduced me to the art of fermenting. She bought me a small Pyrex still, which I set up in our farmhouse basement. With old pickle masonry crocks, apples from our orchard, water, sugar, and bread yeast, I embarked on my moonshining journey.
At ten, I didn’t know to discard the methanol, but my first distillate, Apple Jack, was a milestone. Over the years, I perfected a bourbon recipe that my friends loved. Though I never sold any, I generously shared it.
In 2016-17, inspired by the birth of my first grandson, Jacob, I created “Jacob’s Cut.” In distilling, “cuts” refer to different parts of the distillation process. For Jacob’s Cut, we use only the best of the hearts, combining five grains: two types of corn (Blue and Red) sourced in Virginia, six-row barley, rye, and a touch of wheat. We age the bourbon in smaller 15-gallon new white oak barrels with a number 3 char, maturing the spirit four times faster due to increased wood contact.
Jacob’s Cut is barreled at 125 proof and bottled at 100 proof, offering a rich, enjoyable taste.
Best wishes on your bourbon adventures, and I hope you enjoy Jacob’s Cut as much as I do
MARTIN FLAMM