ABOUT
A Round Turn is the most simple knot, one complete turn of a rope around an object. Despite its simplicity, it is immensely strong and effective, used to hold even great ships against a dock. But its strength relies on a person holding one end of the rope and applying tension, allowing the forces of friction and torque to work. Distilling is simple, just condensing vapor back to liquid. But with a person applying their senses of smell and taste, this simple process can be harnessed to produce something complex and sublime.
Located in a 150 year-old textile mill on the Saco River 5 miles from the Maine coast, Round Turn Distilling embodies the pragmatism and industriousness of its New England forebears. While the mill once used the waters of the river to power its massive looms, Round Turn uses steam to power its modern, steel and copper still. The still is itself an embodiment of tradition informed by innovation. Built in Etna, Maine, by Trident Stills, it blends the basic principles of the centuries-old pot-still with modern innovations and efficiencies. After all, tradition was once innovation in its time.
About the Founders
Native Mainers Darren Case and Kristina Hansen returned back home to Maine from Brooklyn, NY, in 2014 to start Round Turn Distilling. They were drawn by the community of artists and entrepreneurs in Biddeford, a culture very similar to Brooklyn's. Their passion is the moments that bring friends and family together, often gathered around a plate or bottle. They work hard to produce quality spirits worthy of sharing those moments.
THE BAR
Visit our Tasting Room & bar
located in the heart of Downtown Biddeford, maine
We are open evenings & weekends for drinks & snacks, retail shopping, & cocktails to-go.
Come join us for a round or two and browse our retail selection of gin, cocktail mixers & syrups, bitters, bar tools, apparel, glassware, and more!
Shop in-person or place your order online for local pickup.
Domestic shipping available for non-beverage items.
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Visit
32 Main Street
Building 13W, Suite 103
Biddeford, ME 04005
Get in Touch
207-370-9446
info@roundturndistilling.com
HOURS
Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 10pm
Saturday 2pm - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 8pm
INDUSTRY TOURS & TRAININGS
We are always happy to host our hospitality friends here at the distillery! If you are interested in bringing your team to visit and learn more about our production process and products, please get in touch!
Introducing the Bimini family:
Bimini Gin
47% Alc/Vol, 750ml and 1 liter
Whether we're on vacation or lucky enough to live here, summer in Maine is paradise; we look forward to it all year long and savor every fleeting moment. We share memories of fire flies, sandy feet, the smell of fresh-cut grass and the warm salt water breeze. Whether on the deck, by the pool, on a boat, we think of summer and imagine a cold drink after a long day in the sun.
Bimini Gin is inspired by those warm sunny days. With the clean citrusy flavor of grapefruit zest, coriander, and hops, it's perfect for those refreshing drinks we crave in the summer and that help us imagine warm weather in the winter. Handcrafted and hand-bottled, Bimini is a modern American gin that's perfect for your favorite cocktail whether it's a Gin & Tonic, Martini, Negroni, or Tom Collins. Try substituting Bimini Gin for light rum in your favorite tropical drinks.
Botanicals: Juniper Berries, Coriander Seeds, Mt. Hood Hops, Grapefruit Peel, Aromatic Barley Malt, Chamomile, Orris Root
Base Spirit: 100% Neutral Spirits Distilled from Non-GMO Illinois Corn
Bimini COCONUT
47% Alc/Vol, 750ml
We were inspired to create Bimini Coconut after observing our friends frequently pair our gin with coconut and other tropical flavors. Using the same techniques, we infuse all-natural coconut into our original gin to create a taste best described as “Bimini on Vacation.”
Unlike many flavored spirits, Bimini Coconut does not contain any flavor extracts. Instead, we use organic Fair Trade Certified Extra Virgin coconut oil in a process know as “fat washing.” The oil is heated to a liquid state and combined with our original gin to infuse it with pure coconut flavor. After the infusion has completed, the mixture is chilled until the oils solidify and can be strained back out. The result is a subtle, natural coconut aroma and flavor in perfect harmony with our other botanicals.
Use in any gin cocktail. We highly recommend trying it in a Negroni or Gimlet!
Bimini Barrel Reserve No. 1
50.% Alc/Vol, 750ml
Just like days when you need a sweatshirt on the beach, we’ve added a layer of warm and comforting flavors to our original gin. The gin is barreled at full distillation strength (180 proof) for three months in three different kinds of twice-used barrels: Ex-bourbon Apple Brandy, Ex-bourbon Rum, Ex-bourbon Sea Salt. The results are blended and diluted to 101 proof and rested in stainless steel for six weeks before bottling. As it is bottled unfiltered, harmless natural sediment or suspended solids may occur; simply shake to redissolve.
Without the heavy oak and char qualities of new barrels, the familiar botanical notes of Bimini Gin are enhanced rather than overshadowed. The citrusy notes of hops and grapefruit are intensified with hints of salinity. The juniper upfront mingles with tree fruit in the middle palate and then subsides into a lingering caramel and vanilla finish.
Bimini Overproof
55.5% Alc/Vol, 750ml
Bimini Overproof has more flavor than regular Bimini Gin because none of the botancial oils are filtered out. Why is regular Bimini Gin filtered? Oils dissolve in alcohol, but they separate from water. When we dilute the original Bimini Gin to 94 proof, the botanical oils begin to fall out of solution making the gin appear cloudy. We didn’t think the world was ready to buy a bottle of cloudy gin, so we filtered out just enough oil to keep regular Bimini Gin clear at room temp.
At 111 proof, Bimini Overproof stays crystal clear at room temp with no filtration necessary. This means every drop of flavor we’ve extracted from our botanicals goes into the bottle.
Filtration removes more of some botanical oils than others, which means Bimini Overproof has a different balance of flavors than regular Bimini Gin. In particular, the juniper is more robust upfront and the hops more clearly defined in the middle palate
The Cocktail
We recommend the Bimini Special, a recipe inspired by a drink in the Ernest Hemingway novel, "Islands in the Stream". Set amidst the white sands and tall coconut palms of the islands of Bimini in the 1930s, relaxing after a day of marlin fishing the main character sips "a tall drink made of gin, lime juice, green coconut water, and chipped ice with just enough Angostura bitters to give it a rusty, rose color."
Try your own variation and send us the recipe!
Bimini Special
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz Bimini Gin
3 dashes Angostura bitters
4 oz coconut water
A dash of simple syrup
Combine ingredients with ice
Shake until cold
Strain into Collins glass with fresh ice
Garnish with lime
"a tall drink made of gin, lime juice, green coconut water, and chipped ice with just enough Angostura bitters to give it a rusty, rose color."
© 2015 Tim Ireland, Ireland Studios
DRINKS
A selection of Bimini Gin cocktails from our past menus
JOBS
WORK WITH US
We are always looking for good people to join our bar team! Please fill out the below information and we will be in touch if a spot becomes available.
Round Turn Distilling is a small-batch craft distillery and cocktail bar/tasting room located in downtown Biddeford, Maine. We produce award-winning Bimini Gin which we highlight on our diverse cocktail menu. We are open evenings and weekends for seated indoor table service. Our bottle shop offers branded merch, cocktail tools and mixers, Bimini Gin bottles, and local gift items.
We have an all-hands approach to service, so everyone does a little bit of everything. A typical shift would include both FOH and BOH duties: bar setup and breakdown, greeting and seating guests, taking orders, mixing and serving drinks, plating and serving prepared snacks, bussing, dishwashing, handling cash and credit card transactions, restocking retail shelves, restocking backbar items, EOD cleaning tasks, etc.
Core responsibilities include:
- Helping to create a relaxed, inviting, and safe atmosphere
- Mixing and serving cocktails with care and consistency
- Basic bar prep
- Educating customers about Bimini Gin and Round Turn (background, distilling process, product highlights)
- Handling, packaging, and sales of drinks, food, and retail merchandise
- Opening/closing duties and daily upkeep/cleaning tasks
Core requirements include:
- 21+
- Certified in alcohol server training or willing to obtain certification (online course, RTD will cover costs)
- Interest in cocktail/spirits history and technique with a desire to learn
- Ability to efficiently multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, courteous, and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Availability for occasional extra shift coverage
- Must be able to stand for long periods
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Previous hospitality experience preferred but not necessary
Benefits include:
- $15/hr base pay plus pooled daily tips
- Set schedule with no late-night hours
- Supportive and respectful work environment
There are several ways to apply!
- Fill out our applicant form below
- Send a resume and brief cover letter to jobs [at] roundturndistilling [dot] com
- Drop off a resume in-person during open hours
We can’t wait to meet you!
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