Named for the little-known tailor, spy, and hero of the American Revolution, who changed history and secured freedom for all, Hercules Mulligan offerings are based on unique recipes from the period. It’s what Mulligan, the man, stood for, and it’s what each edition embodies—a spirit of independence.
Simple in its nature yet utterly complex and delightful, it tickles the nose and loosens the lips.
Buy now“This liquid courage could fuel a revolution, but only if you dare… dare to stand for something!”
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“The Greatest Secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.”
50% Rum (3 Caribbean Rums from Jamaica and Guyana)
50% Rye (3 Rye Whiskeys, one NY grown)
Tailor-made bitters (created for this blend only)
Fresh organic ginger (from Brooklyn)
Special treatment: Hand blended, hand bottled, hand sealed, hand labeled
75% Rye Whiskeys
25% Irish Whiskeys
Cherry Bitters
Aromatic Bitters
A splash of cherry juice
Special treatment: Hand blended, hand bottled, hand sealed, hand labeled
Thinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Hercules Mulligan, an Irish immigrant who ran his sartorial …
Hercules Mulligan, an Irish immigrant who ran his sartorial business at 23 Queen Street in Lower Manhattan. His most frequent customers were British officers who trusted his friendly and talkative demeanor, plus our Agent Double-Oh-Needle offered them the finest Spirits that loosened their tongues and revealed many a secret.
Alexander Hamilton joined the revolutionary cause due to…
Alexander Hamilton joined the revolutionary cause due to Mulligan’s inspiring patriotism. The Founding Father stayed at the tailor’s home when he moved to New York to pursue education and spent many evenings talking about the state of the colonies.
Hercules saved George Washington’s life on two occasions through highly…
Hercules saved George Washington’s life on two occasions through highly classified information careless British officers spilled as their measures were being taken. King’s men wanted to capture Washington and get rid of him, but precious intelligence saved his skin.
When the Revolutionary War ended, general George Washington made…
When the Revolutionary War ended, general George Washington made Hercules Mulligan his official clothier to dispel all suspicious rumors that Hercules is pro-British. Even when he became the first U.S. President, Washington continued to use the tailor's services. Talk about bling in the West Wing.
The men's fashion of the 1770s was quite dainty, especially if you were of a higher social class. A Manhattan tailor was mostly sewing woolen coats, waistcoats, and breeches, while our informer/outfitter on 23 Queen Street also stitched scarlet uniforms of King's men, most commonly known as 'red coats'. Now, imagine how easy was to spot a British soldier wearing the loudest possible color. By the way, a pair of silk breeches cost £2, while a satin-lined velvet suit set you back £38 (that's $330 and $6,500 in today's money).
November 25, 1783, was the day the struggle for independence led to. On that fateful Tuesday, the British Army finally left New York. They, however, nailed their flag to a flagpole on the Battery and greased the pole, but American soldiers managed to pull down the prank of defiance and triumphantly replaced the flag with the glorious Stars and Stripes. Buh-bye, Brits!
The Spirit de jour of the time was Caribbean Rum, while Whiskey was already gaining popularity. A couple of Founding Fathers even had their own distilleries with George Washington producing over 10,000 gallons of Whiskey and Brandy every year. On average, Americans drank five gallons of distilled Spirits per year after the war ended. The first distillery in New York was founded in 1640 by the Dutch settlers who produced a new-world version of their grain-based Gin. Soon, a merry tavern culture boomed.
18th century New York was not the sprawling loud metropolis we know today. By 1776, the population was about 25 thousand souls, most of which were crowded near the East River wharves and the New York Harbor. The main industries were milling, trading, and shipbuilding. Henry Knox, future Secretary of War to George Washington, described the city as magnificent but lamented that there was too much greed, pride, profaneness, and loose morals. In short, a fun town.
50% Rum (3 Caribbean Rums from Jamaica and Guyana)
50% Rye (3 Rye Whiskeys, one NY grown)
Tailor-made bitters (created for this blend only)
Fresh organic ginger (from Brooklyn)
Special treatment: Hand blended, hand bottled, hand sealed, hand labeled
75% Rye Whiskeys
25% Irish Whiskeys
Cherry Bitters
Aromatic Bitters
A splash of cherry juice
Special treatment: Hand blended, hand bottled, hand sealed, hand labeled
