Ransom is a producer of small-batch spirits and small-lot wines based in Sheridan, Oregon. Ransom was founded in 1997 by Tad Seestedt, who began distilling grappa, eau de vie and [ingredient=brandy brandy] and moved on to gin and whiskey in 2007.

Ransom looks for organic or biodynamic produce, whether grapes, grains or spices, and aims for minimal intervention in the process of winemaking or distilling. 

Today, Ransom makes four spirits: [ingredient=whipper-snapper-oregon-whiskey WhipperSnapper], [ingredient=smalls Small's gin], an Old Tom gin, and a Gewürztraminer eau de vie. Distilling is done in a pot still, and in small batches. 

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Some popular cocktails containing Ransom

  • Long Weekend — Old Tom Gin, Amaro Meletti, Bianco Vermouth
  • Mary Ann, The — Ginger liqueur, Old Tom Gin, Strega, Lime juice
  • Ransom Negroni — Old Tom Gin, Gran Classico, Sweet vermouth, Orange peel
  • A New Hope — Rum, Old Tom Gin, Bénédictine, Bitters, Lime juice, Maple syrup, Nutmeg
  • Baboso — Old Tom Gin, Sweet vermouth, Campari, Rye, Bonal Gentiane Quina, Orange bitters, Suze, Cynar
  • Orange and White — Blood Orange Liqueur, Bianco Vermouth, Old Tom Gin
  • Not known — Old Tom Gin, Grapefruit bitters, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Simple syrup, Raspberry Shrub, Mint
  • Raton Canyon Cocktail — Old Tom Gin, Amaro Montenegro, Maraschino Liqueur, Cardamom bitters, Lemon peel
  • Tommy Appleseed — Old Tom Gin, Apple brandy, Cherry Liqueur, Orange bitters, Islay Scotch, Demerara syrup
  • Black Cat — Mezcal, Sweet vermouth, Amontillado Sherry, Old Tom Gin, Cane syrup, Grapefruit peel