The grove’s goal is to completely transition the distillery operations to the Keys by 2024. “One breadfruit tree can feed a family of four for a lifetime.” While producing the alcohol product from the Grimal Grove breadfruit crop has proven successful so far, Garvey’s main focus is to increase America’s awareness of this humble fruit.
“And it meets our goal of sustainability and the reduction of food waste.”Īfter all, Garvey joked, “Vodka doesn’t spoil.” The cocktail is super-smooth with 100% neutral spirits. Discover the magic we made when we infused our breadfruit Island Vodka with the exotic, ancient roots of ginger and turmeric With natural, select, secret ingredients this golden Island Vodka conveys the rich heritage and the deep. CONTRIBUTED Breadfruit grows on a tree that’s a cousin of the mulberry. We love Mutiny Island Vodka® We have all available infusions. CONTRIBUTED Patrick Garvey, owner of Grimal Grove Reserve on Big Pine Key, pedals a load of locally grown breadfruit that will be distilled into Mutiny Island Vodka. Mutiny Island Vodka, LLC/ Twin City Island Spirits, LLC a local vodka distillery, was able to pivot its business strategy to reduce the economic impact due. Patrick Garvey harvests breadfruit from his trees in Grimal Grove on Big Pine Key. The worlds first and finest Island Vodka made from breadfruit and Caribbean rainwater. It can be made into gluten-free flour, chips and pretty much anything. “We discovered that the breadfruit tree is one of the most resilient trees that can consistently withstand hurricane forces,” Garvey said.Įven better, the fruit is reportedly a superfood. The other ingredient in the sanitizer is the breadfruit that makes the vodka. In seven days, we can make 1,500 gallons, he said. If there’s a crisis, we can make a great deal in 24 hours. After Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 decimated much of the trees on the Big Pine Key property and some in the Virgin Islands, wiping them clean of viable crops, the idea of planting breadfruit trees began to germinate. Mutiny Island Vodka is distilled several times until it’s perfect and the sanitizer will not be distilled for smoothness or drinking purposes.
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