Gervasi is Ohio's Hidden Gem Creating World-Class Spirits in My Backyard

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Tiny shares his experience with Gervasi Vineyard and Distillery,
his local Canton, Ohio establishment that has evolved from a
winery to include an award-winning distillery producing
exceptional bourbons and spirits.

• Founded in 2008, Gervasi began as a winery and restaurant
before expanding to include villas, event venues, and recently a
distillery
• The Gervasi Stillhouse features both a working distillery and a
coffee shop/cocktail lounge in a building resembling an Italian
church
• Shae Pridemore, Gervasi's master distiller, has released their
first Single Barrel Bourbon at 116.9 proof to critical
acclaim
• Their bourbon recently won runner-up at the US Open Whiskey
Championship, taking home five medals in total
• The newly launched Distiller Circle club offers members
exclusive bottles, barrel picks, quarterly tastings, and special
events for $199/year
• Gervasi's bourbon has distinctive notes of white raisins,
currants, tart cherry and sweet leather with a pot-distilled
character
• On the Old Louisville Whiskey Company barrel bottle breakdown
rating scale, Tiny scores it 14 out of 18 points

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys 5th Annual Bus Tour is now booking for
September 3rd, with limited seats available. Contact Tiny to
reserve your spot for this special event before Kentucky Bourbon
Festival.




Hidden in Canton, Ohio, just five minutes from Tiny's home, sits
a world-class destination that's revolutionizing the Ohio spirits
landscape. Gervasi Vineyard started as a picturesque winery with
Italian-inspired buildings, but has evolved into something much
more ambitious—a complete hospitality experience featuring
restaurants, villas, a spa, coffee house, and now an
award-winning distillery housed in a striking building resembling
an Italian church.

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys podcast takes us inside this local
treasure, focusing on Gervasi's spirits program that recently
earned runner-up status at the US Open Whiskey Championship.
Master Distiller Shae Pridemore (a previous podcast guest) has
carefully curated their first Single Barrel Bourbon release—a
pot-distilled expression bottled at 116.9 proof that earned an
impressive 14/18 on Tiny's Old Louisville Whiskey Company barrel
bottle breakdown scale.

What makes this Ohio bourbon special isn't an attempt to copy
Kentucky styles, but rather its unique character featuring notes
of white raisins, currants, tart cherry, and what Tiny describes
as "sweet leather." This distinctiveness perfectly illustrates
why emerging distilleries should embrace regional character
rather than mimicking established producers. The enthusiasm Tiny
shares for this local gem is infectious—he's not just a fan but a
founding member of their new Distiller Circle, which offers
exclusive access to releases, barrel picks, and quarterly events
for $199 annually.

Beyond the bourbon itself, the episode highlights how Gervasi has
created a complete destination experience where visitors can
stay, dine, and immerse themselves in craft spirits. It's a
fascinating glimpse into how non-traditional whiskey regions are
challenging expectations and creating world-class products worth
seeking out. Whether you're planning the Scotchy Bourbon Boys'
upcoming bus tour or your own spirits adventure, this Ohio
distillery deserves a prominent place on your must-visit list.


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