Sweetgrass Old Port

01/13/2026

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Goodbye and thank you from all of us at Sweetgrass. Be sure to look for our next release of Back River Gin in June 2026 at your favorite Maine liquor store.

11/28/2025

Happy Friday, friends! We're here at today with a few more bottles of cider, wine, whiskey and brandy for you, but I also thought you might appreciate this: quite possibly the very last bottle of Sparkling Cranberry Apple Wine from many vintages ago. I'm sure this bottle moved house with me in 2018 and again in 2022, but 2025 was the year it finally was drunk with a Thanksgiving feast. The bright red color had darkened, and the wine threw some sediment, but had plenty of bubbles left throughout the evening. Sharp cranberry flavor really mellowed with time, and was much dryer than I remembered. Thanks for joining me on a fun little trip to the cellar!

11/26/2025

11/15/2025

Aromatic Cocktail Bitters—How It’s Made
We make three kinds—Blueberry, Cranberry, and Elderberry—each packed with Maine fruit and layered with a mix of herbs and spices for rich aromatics. Then, we let time do the rest, aging them for years before bottling. And the label? That’s Norbert P. Sweetgrass. Our daughter caught him at the Union Fair pig scramble, and let’s just say… he had a good run. We honored him the best way we know how—with plenty of BBQ and bitters, of course. Bitters aren’t just for cocktails (though they sure do wonders there). A few drops can take your BBQ sauce, fruit crisp, or even a simple Old Fashioned to the next level. We use ours in the Perfect Manhattan—this month’s featured cocktail. Want to mix one up? Find the recipe here: Cocktail of the Month. https://sweetgrasswinery.com/cocktails-of-the-month
So, have you tried our bitters? Want to? Drop a comment below! One lucky person will win a gift certificate toward a bottle. Cheers!

11/09/2025

Exciting news this time: WINE SALE!

5% off 6+ bottles, 10% off 12+

Applies to Hard Cider, Apple Wine and Apple Sangria while supplies last. Exactly what you need for your Thanksgiving table!

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

11/07/2025

Alright, I'm back in the tasting room. Come see my cool knee brace and pick up some delicious fall favorites (hard ciders, Apple Wine, Apple Brandy, Sunk Haze Whiskey...) for the weekend! Open Thursday to Sunday

11/01/2025

Alright friends, more bad news: I broke my kneecap last night and there's no one else who can work this weekend, so will not be opening for a hot minute! I'll update when we know what happens next so you all can get your whiskey and apple wines!

10/15/2025

Apple Brandy—How It’s Made
We start with apples grown right here in mid-coast Maine—fermented into wine, then distilled not once, but twice in our still. From there, it goes into oak barrels, where time works its magic for 2 to 4 years. The result? A smooth, rich brandy with deep apple character. It’s like 40 apples in every bottle. Sip it slow, mix it up, or pair it with a crisp fall night. However you enjoy it, this is Maine in a glass. So, have you tried our Apple Brandy? Want to? Drop a comment below! One lucky person will win a gift certificate toward a bottle. Cheers!

09/28/2025

Boy, did you guys keep me busy this afternoon! I've treated myself to a nice evening out after work featuring Pai Men Miyake 's fabulous Shiso Lucky cocktail, ramen and nikuman (please disregard the half eaten bun by the time I snapped a picture). What a delicious dinner for me!

09/24/2025

Courtney our Sweetgrass Old Port manager always takes us to the best places to eat. Have you been to Zephyr Ice on Spring Street? Run, don't walk....it's that good!
AND as a reminder, Sweetgrass Old Port is open Wednesdays through Sunday and has all your favorite products in stock.

09/15/2025

Hard Apple Cider—How It’s Made

We start with the best Maine apples, pressed into fresh juice from local orchards. Then, we let the yeast do its thing, fermenting the juice into cider. But we’re not done yet—once fermentation wraps up, we add a little more yeast and just a touch of sugar before bottling. That second fermentation? That’s what gives our cider its crisp, natural fizz. The result? A sparkling, dry cider that’s as refreshing as a crisp fall day in Maine. Pairs perfectly with lobster, sweater weather, and a seat by the fire.
So, have you tried our Maine Hard Apple Cider? Want to? Drop a comment below! One lucky person will win a gift certificate toward a bottle. Cheers!