Nano Batch Vinegar

Some of what we make never gets to a real production run. A single barrel, a short season, a fruit that was only good for two weeks. These are the small runs, and when they are gone they are usually gone until the ingredient comes back around.

Why the batches are small

Partly ingredients: wild ramps have a few weeks a year, wild Maine blueberries are a short season, and quince is not a commodity crop. Partly process: slow fermentation and months in barrel means a batch occupies barrel space for a long time, so a small experimental run has a real cost. We make them anyway because they are the most interesting things in the barrel room. Our process explains how the room works.

What is here

How to use a bottle you cannot replace

Do not save it for an occasion that never comes. Use small-run vinegar raw and late, where you will actually taste it: over a fried egg, on grilled vegetables, in a simple dressing with good oil and nothing else competing. Heat destroys the aromatics that made the batch worth making.

Common questions

  • Will these come back? Seasonal ones usually do, when the ingredient does. Nothing is guaranteed.
  • Are they different from the main range? Same process, smaller volume, more unusual ingredients.
  • Do they keep? Yes. Vinegar is self-preserving.

 

See the standing range in the full vinegar collection, or read why small-batch vinegar tastes better. Free shipping over $85 in the contiguous US.

Nano Batch Vinegar FAQs

What does "nano batch" mean?

Nano batch refers to the exceptionally small-scale production of artisan vinegar, highlighting an intense focus on quality and craftsmanship. In the context of artisan vinegar, nano batches are created in minimal quantities, often involving hands-on attention to detail and traditional methods that ensure each batch is unique and of the highest caliber. This meticulous approach allows us to experiment with flavors, ingredients, and aging processes, resulting in a product that boasts superior taste and complexity.

What makes a vinegar seasonal?

What makes a vinegar seasonal is the use of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that are available at specific times of the year. By harnessing the peak flavors of seasonal fruits, herbs, and botanicals, we create vinegars that capture the essence of each season.

By aligning our vinegar production with the natural growing cycles, we ensure that our products are not only flavorful and fresh but also celebrate the bounty of each time of year, providing our customers with unique and timely culinary experiences.

Is your vinegar organic?

No, our vinegars are not certified organic.

There are two main reasons for this:

1) We prioritize the flavor and quality of the wines, ciders, sakes and beers we purchase and this often means that the alcohols that are the best fit to make our vinegars are not organic. Think of your own visits to local breweries and wineries—how many of your favorite locally produced beers and wines are certified organic?

2) We try to purchase from local and smaller producers as much as possible and many smaller producers do not have the resources or ability to get organic certified.

Let customers speak for us

from 1673 reviews
So delicious!

We have used this on several dishes for a little flavor and I'm planning to do fried fish and fries this weekend with this as a highlight!

Dee P.

The greatest vinegar 😁

Sharon

an excellent white wine vinegar crisp clean acidity

MICHAEL M.

Lovely. Very high quality vinegar!

David
Birthday gift for my sister

My sister was thrilled with the gift set. I also added a couple of other vinegars that I love…and she did too! Such wonderful vinegar flavors that enhance everything we eat!!!

Carla H.

Great vinegar.

Gail G.
Superior Vinegar- will be repeat customer

I love vinegar and your regular cider vinegar, malted beer vinegar, cider vinegar w/ blueberry and cider vinegar w/ cranberry is awesome and will be a repeat customer for life.
I am 78 and a 14th generation New Englander with maternal and paternal roots back in Dedham, Massachusetts and Providence RI back to 1636. I am 78 now and born in Boston but due to job and marriage and kids have lived at the New Jersey Shore since 1978- age 30.

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JOHN
I keep these in-stock in my kitchen

I keep these in-stock in my kitchen. They are reasonably shelf stable and I like the varitey.

Anonymous
Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right

Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right on time and I enjoy them very much

Customer L.E.
Great vinegar

The best vinegars I have ever tasted. The apple cider vinegar is real, not apple cider flavored vinegar like most. It is made with real apples, and you can taste the difference. Fantastic used making hot bacon dressing for wilted salads.
I highly recommend.

kevin h.
I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar

I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar is my go to. I am currently enjoying the Honey Wine Vinegar, Rice Wine Vinegar, Chardonnay Wine Vinegar. The quality is exceptional !

Nancy K.
Trust the Freebie

The free bonus bottle of hot vinegar is not something I would have ordered, but I love it—so good on garden-ripened tomatoes! Ordering was easy, delivery prompt, all contents in good condition. The vinegar has a depth and richness that grocery store vinegar just doesn’t have.

Martha G.T.
Superior quality, tasty and smooth

Did a taste test with your apple vinegar and the major national brand we use. First diluted in water then straight. In both concentrations your product wins hands down. Smoother and tastier. The choking, why'd-I-do-that response with the straight vinegar was almost worth it.

Anonymous
Good vinegar, and samplers are fun and practical

American Vinegar Works makes delicious vinegars. I don't like them all equally, but that's what makes the sampler packs great. I chose what I wanted to try. I highly recommend the miles from the tree cider vinegar! I also like that I can buy a small bottle when I only want a little of something specialized for a recipe. It makes a good reason to try some more kinds!

Harriet

Great vinegars

Alexa J.