Five Stories Spirits is one of Northern Row’s in-house distilling programs, rooted beneath our historic brewery in Over-the-Rhine. Under the Five Stories name, we distill and age gins, vodkas, and brandies using traditional methods inspired by Pre-Prohibition American spirits.
The name Five Stories comes from the building itself, a five-story landmark that has stood over McMicken Avenue since 1895. But it also reflects the people who pass through it. Northern Row has always been built around the idea that everyone has a story to tell. Some just take a few pours to get there.
PEPPER FLAVORED VODKA
40% / 80 PROOF
Our Five Stories Peppered Vodka is crafted from a blend of poblano, serrano, habanero, jalapeño, and other fresh peppers, each lending its own character to the spirit.
After a 10-day maceration, the vodka is carefully distilled to tame the heat while enhancing the peppers’ natural flavor and aroma. The result is a balanced vodka that is bold yet approachable, delivering spice without overpowering the palate.
Perfect for a Bloody Mary, versatile enough for any cocktail, and smooth enough to sip over ice, this is vodka that celebrates both tradition and innovation in every pour.
Our Peach Brandies are an ode to history, much like our artifact-filled taproom itself. Each year, the Georgia Peach Truck rolls into town carrying some of the ripest peaches we can get our hands on. Using our antique 1894 fruit press, we mash and distill real fruit into something increasingly rare: true peach brandy. Rooted in pre-Prohibition tradition, these small-batch spirits capture the bright, floral character of fresh peaches in a slow-sipping spirit built to last.
40% / 80 proof
Our Peach Brandy is truly a labor of love. We start with thousands of pounds of Ohio-grown peaches, hand-process them with the help of a 19th century fruit press, then ferment the juice and distill the wine.
The yield is modest, but the result captures the pure essence of ripe peach in every sip. Best enjoyed neat in a snifter or mixed into a timeless cocktail, this brandy is our tribute to patience, craft, and the beauty of local fruit.
45% / 90 proof
Peach brandy has long been part of Cincinnati’s story, with peach trees planted in the city’s early days and local distillers crafting the spirit. In 2020 we carried that tradition forward, hand-processing Ohio peaches with our 19th century fruit press before fermenting, distilling, and barreling the spirit. The result is a brandy that captures our love for Cincinnati and our dedication to craftsmanship.
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