Michigan just got a little buzzier with its latest boozy offering—Blake's Hard Cider has joined forces with Gypsy Spirits to unveil their berry-flavored spirit, Triple Jam Vodka. Known for its fruity hard ciders, Blake's brings a twist to the table with this 30% ABV vodka that echoes the taste of its celebrated Triple Jam cider. Staying true to Michigan's agricultural roots, the pairing is a shout-out to the state's strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and apple bounty.
The collaboration isn't the duo's first rodeo. A similarly themed Apple Pie Vodka, featuring local apples and a hint of cinnamon, flew off the shelves last year. "Triple Jam has been such a smashing success because of its real fruit profile—you don’t get this off-flavor of cough syrup or candy like with many fruited hard beverages," Andrew Blake of Blake's Hard Cider told FOX 2. With a nod to Michigan's love for homegrown, the spirit is designed for local pride celebrations and is pegged at $24.95 a bottle.
The state's love affair with home-grown blueberries and raspberries makes summer's U-Pick farms an undeniable tradition. It's this berry love affair that Blake's Hard Cider and Gypsy Spirits aim to bottle up. According to mix957gr, Triple Jam Vodka is not just a seasonal novelty—it's here to enhance cocktail experiences throughout the year. This berry vodka is meant to offer a gulp of Michigan summer with its long, smooth finish whether served straight up or mixed.
For those excited to get their hands on the latest Michigan-made spirit, Blake's Hard Cider is hosting a Berry Bash House Party on April 13 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Triple Jam line. The event will kick off at 6:30 pm at Blake’s Event Tent and Tasting Room in Armada, promising a lively night with a live DJ, house party games, and retro video games, as reported by the Detroit Free Press. Tickets are available for purchase at a pocket-friendly $10 on Blake's website.
What's more, Blake's fans have something else to look forward to. "We have plans to craft a third collaboration this fall, but you’ll have to stay tuned!" Blake hinted in his remarks to FOX 2. With a trajectory of fruitful collaborations under its belt, Blake's Hard Cider and Gypsy Spirits prove that two Michigan brands are indeed better than one when it comes to capturing the essence of a spirited summer.
