New York City, sometimes referred to as the City of New York or perhaps just New York, is arguably the most populous city within the entire United States of America. Several landmarks here are world-famous and attract millions of tourists every year. Take for example Times Square in Manhattan, a renowned entertainment destination. Columbia University, New York University, and Rockefeller University all call New York their home. The dining scene is made up of an array of international cuisines inspired by the culture and religions of the immigrants living here. Drinking is also very much part of the city’s vibrant nightlife. Read this article to learn more about the top distilleries in New York City.
1. Widow Jane Distillery
Taking the name of a limestone mine owner’s widow, Widow Jane Distillery is located on 218 Conover Street in Brooklyn and utilizes pure limestone-filtered water with mineral content to produce its awesome whiskeys and liquors. The whole production process, which involves ageing, barreling, blending and packaging, is all accomplished in-house using traditional distillery methods invented by Daniel Preston, who is the owner and founder of the distillery. Enjoy their bourbons or perhaps one of their craft beers, and learn about how the passionate founder and owner is a former aerospace engineer.
Widow Jane Distillery
Address: 218 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
Website: Widow Jane Distillery
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 7pm
2. Port Morris Distillery
Rafael Barbosa and William Valentin merged their passions and efforts to establish Port Morris Distillery in 2010, in the Port Morris region of South Bronx. They produce a spirit called pitorro, a special Puerto Rican moonshine distilled from a family recipe that has been passed down for generations. It is composed of honey, brown sugar and apples. Together, they have curated a total of 92 spirits that are all unique, fine and smooth. In fact, pitorro is a gem on the island of Puerto Rico, only savoured during special occasions or holidays.
Port Morris Distillery
Address: 780 E 133rd St, The Bronx, NY 10454, United States
Website: Port Morris Distillery
Opening hours: Thu: 3pm - 8pm; Fri: 3pm - 12am; Sat; 12pm - 12am (closed from Sun - Wed)
3. Greenhook Ginsmiths
Also located in Brooklyn, Greenhook Ginsmiths is the renowned producer of Beach Plum Gin Liqueur, Old Tom Gin, and Greenhook Ginsmiths Gin, which are all amazing American gins. They also produce signature cocktails such as The Swank, Kingsland Colaba, DuPont Rising, Garden District, The Martinez, and The Left Flank. The journey of these authentic American gins and cocktails began in 2010 when two brothers, Steven and Philip DeAngelo, embarked on a mission to create and put out quality gin on the market. After two years, they established a new distillery in the Greenpoint region of Brooklyn and began production.
Greenhook Ginsmiths
Address: 208 Dupont St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
Website: Greenhook Ginsmiths
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4. Van Brunt Stillhouse
Another one of Brooklyn’s amazing distilleries is Van Brunt Stillhouse, located in the waterfront region of Red Hook, Brooklyn. This distillery uses a time-perfected distillery method. They source fine ingredients like corn, rye, and wheat directly from local farmers, to ensure quality products. Their family of whiskeys exudes creativity while still remaining flavorful to any drinker. Be sure to stop by their bar and tasting room, where you will definitely encounter and enjoy some of their best offerings like the spicy rye whiskey and smokey corn whiskey.
Van Brunt Stillhouse
Address: 6 Bay St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
Website: Van Brunt Stillhouse
Opening hours: Thu - Fri: 4pm - 9pm; Sat: 2pm - 9pm; Sun: 2pm - 8pm (closed from Mon - Wed)
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5. New York Distilling Co.
New York Distilling Company was established by Tom Potter and Allen Katz, two passionate and experienced distillers and cocktail connoisseurs in Brooklyn. The distillery is located on the corner of Leonard Street and Richardson Street. With awesome products, you are welcome to stop by for a tour of the distillery or perhaps just head directly to the Shanty next door for an exceptional craft cocktail experience. This establishment can only be described as comfortable and no-fuss joint in Brooklyn. Here, they offer several cocktails, distilled spirits, and other world-famous whiskeys. If you are a beer enthusiast, you will find one here to your taste.
New York Distilling Co.
Address: 79 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Website: New York Distilling Co.
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 6pm - 2am; Fri: 5pm - 2am; Sat: 2pm - 2am; Sun: 2pm - 12am (closed on Mon)
6. Standard Wormwood Distillery
Standard Wormwood Distillery is a distillery established in North Brooklyn, New York and popular for utilizing wormwood in their process. Their spirits are produced in small batches using a handmade still with a grain column. To ensure the quality and authenticity of these spirits, they use organically grown grains from upstate New York. One of their signature products is Oak & Rye Wormwood. Their tasting room, which is open to all, offers an array of spirits and unique cocktails.
Standard Wormwood Distillery
Address: 68 34th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
Website: Standard Wormwood Distillery
Opening hours: Thu - Fri: 5pm - 9pm; Sat: 12pm - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 8pm (closed from Mon - Wed)
7. Moto Spirits Distillery
Sometimes, adventure inspires creativity in all of us, and that’s exactly how Moto Spirits Distillery in Brooklyn came to be. Their rice-based whiskeys and speciality spirits were all discovered and inspired by adventures around the world. These spirits are all handcrafted inside a distillery in Brooklyn. Those who are daring by nature are welcome to try the Jabuka, a speciality drink inspired by the creator’s adventures in Croatia and Eastern Europe. In fact, the word “jabuka” stands for “apple” in Croatian. This particular drink is available both aged and unaged.
Moto Spirits Distillery
Address: 93 Forrest St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
Website: Moto Spirits Distillery
Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 12pm - 3pm (closed from Mon - Fri)
8. Our/New York Vodka
Located on West 26th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenue in Manhattan, Our/New York Vodka runs a full-service bar serving cocktails and other awesome beverages. They undoubtedly deliver New York’s best quality in style and with pride. Expect a vibrant scene, classic drinks, mouthwatering food and a tranquil and colourful atmosphere. The amazing ambience is here for you to enjoy. Take a distillery tour that lasts twenty minutes and you will learn more about the process and the magic behind vodka production, at the end of which you can decide what drink you want to taste.
Our/New York Vodka
Address: 151 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
Website: Our/New York Vodka
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 5pm - 12am; Sat: 5pm - 1am (closed on Sun)
9. St. Agrestis
St. Agrestis believes in the popular Italian traditions of aperitivo and digestivo. Using traditional methods, St. Agrestis uses real herbs and spices to create amazing and suitable pre and post-dinner drinks. Brooklyn is well known for pushing the creative boundaries, and this distillery has perfected the art of producing unique drinks that will no doubt change your opinion on herbal-based spirits. They are passionate about creating perfectly balanced and creatively flavoured drinks. Through their distillery tours, you can learn more about their distilling process.
St. Agrestis
Address: 233 Eagle St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
Website: St. Agrestis
Opening hours: Sat - Sun: 1pm - 6pm (closed from Mon - Fri)
10. Kings County Distillery (from USD 16.0)
Kings County Distillery is nestled at Brooklyn Navy Yard and specializes in the production of unique American liquor like rye whiskey, corn whiskey, and bourbon whiskey, among others. Established in 2009 by David Haskell and Colin Spoelman, the award-winning business started production in April 2010 from their magnificent 330-square-feet (31-square-meter) property before moving to the historic Paymaster Building at Brooklyn Navy Yard in 2012. They have won many awards from American Distilling Institute, the world-famous San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and American Craft Spirits Association.
Kings County Distillery - Tour
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
The trail of distilleries
All of these distilleries make for the perfect destination for a fun-filled day tour around New York City. The high concentration of distilleries in Brooklyn means that it is possible to find a few located close to each other. Be sure to include a tasting tour during your stay in New York. The beauty of it all is that you do not have to be a drinker to enjoy this activity - do it to learn something new about the distillery process, which is actually a very interesting science. Where will you begin?
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