Georgia Candy Roasters are a fascinating and delicious heirloom squash variety. Originally cultivated and bred by the Cherokee, they’re known for their massive size (often over 20 lbs) and uniquely sweet, nutty flavor. We roasted 400 lbs. of locally grown Candy Roasters over a pit of coals and incorporated them into a characterful mash. A final conditioning step on vanilla beans and Sugar Maple wood adds an impression of sweetness while Amburana wood spirals lend an aroma of baking spices.