Rootstock Cider & Spirits, a farmstead cidery and craft distiller in western New York, has introduced its hard ciders and spirits to the Texas market through distributor Favorite Brands, beginning in June. Rootstock kicked off its expansion into Texas by capturing the top award for cider at the 2021 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.
Rootstock Ciderworks was the first post-Prohibition cidery in apple country near the shores of Lake Ontario, and over the years it has grown into a leading, award-winning producer of premium hard ciders. The DeFisher family also makes award-winning craft spirits, including brandies, vodkas and cordials, from their farms under the Rootstock Spirits label, which was founded in 2011 as Apple Country Spirits.
“We’re fifth-generation farmers, and we take great pride in the fruit we grow and in the fact that we are a true craft beverage maker,” said owner David DeFisher. “Our farm in a premier growing region makes us unique and gives us the finest quality ingredients for premium ciders and spirits. We’re looking forward to expanding into Texas.”