For the second year in a row, The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) was the lead vodka and gin sponsor for September’s Billion Oyster Party (BOP) in New York City. The fully sustainable gathering benefits BOP’s work to restore New York Harbor’s ecosystem and teach the next generation of restoration practitioners. Freshly shucked oysters from dozens of farms across the country, drinks and tastes from restaurants and an all-star shucking competition supported the organization’s work. ISCO showcased its Ostreida, the first-ever oyster vodka made in the United States, and Seaflow Gin, also made with oysters. To create Ostreida, ISCO performs a distillation using its neutral spirit that they create on-site from scratch from 100% organic corn and sustainably farmed oysters, which releases their “liquor” into the pot of the still as they steam. As the vapors continue to pass up and through, the spirit picks up hints of minerality and complex oyster aromas. The resulting distillate rests so the flavors can meld, with the team gingerly bringing the proof down to 80. ISCO’s Seaflow Gin, naturally ocean blue in hue, is a maritime-inspired gin made with local oysters and seaweed. The team ran a polaroid photo booth, offered oyster “chasers” poured directly from a holster holding Ostreida into oyster shells throughout the party, crafted themed cocktails and offered spirits samples. Proceeds from the event and sales directly support BOP’s restoration and education work. ISCO is distributed in Rhode Island via Southern Glazer’s Beverage Co.