About
The Schulten family owns and operates Fifth State Distillery, the first licensed distillery in Bridgeport, Connecticut since Prohibition. They handcraft small batch spirits including flagship gin, vodka, whiskey, and specialty spirits using corn from 3rd and 4th generation partner farmers, emphasizing sustainable farming practices. Voted Connecticut Gin Distillery of the Year for 2021-2025.
Handcrafted small batch gin, vodka, whiskey, and specialty spirits
Connecticut Gin Distillery of the Year 2021-2025
Farm-to-bottle with sustainable corn sourcing
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What They Make
Madagascar Gin
Award-winning gin
Chocolate Old Fashioned RTD
Ready-to-drink cocktail
Espresso Martini RTD
Ready-to-drink cocktail
Chocolate XS Liqueur
Specialty liqueur
Passion Gin
Flavored gin
Awards
CT Gin Distillery of the Year
2025
DOUBLE GOLD Medal
2025
GOLD Medal
2025
CT Gin Distillery of the Year
2024
CT Gin Distillery of the Year
2023
DOUBLE GOLD Medal
2023
GOLD Medal
2023
GOLD Medal
2023
CT Gin Distillery of the Year
2022
CT Gin Distillery of the Year
2021
Latest News
Recent awards through 2025; shipping now available to 39 states.