Founded in 2007 as New York State’s first stand-alone distillery, Finger Lakes Distilling makes handcrafted spirits from locally grown fruit and grain overlooking Seneca Lake. Its McKenzie whiskey is distilled in copper stills and aged in oak, while fruit-based vodkas and liqueurs are made by soaking real regional fruit rather than using extracts or synthetic flavoring. The Burdett distillery also welcomes visitors for tastings, cocktails, and hands-on gin workshops.
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Niagara Craft SpiritsIn Cambria, New York, Niagara Craft Spirits makes small-batch spirits by hand from locally grown grain and nearby winery-sourced wine, rather than buying industrial alcohol or finished whiskey. Its nano-distillery operates in the historic Beyers Drive-In on the Niagara Wine Trail, where visitors can look through a viewing window or tour the plant on Saturdays. The lineup includes 1808 corn whiskey, bourbon, gin and vodka, all distilled and bottled on site.LOCKPORT, NY
The Albany Distilling CompanyFounded in 2011 as Albany’s first distillery since Prohibition, The Albany Distilling Company makes small-batch spirits in downtown Albany using both traditional and modern methods. Its portfolio includes Ironweed whiskey made with New York State grains, along with other house brands and contract-distilling work for emerging spirit companies. The company also operates a house bar where its products can be enjoyed.ALBANY, NY
Taconic DistilleryTaconic Distillery makes spirits in New York’s Hudson Valley, with its identity centered on a farm-country setting and a hands-on distilling operation. The distillery welcomes visitors to experience its spirits and the surrounding property.STANFORDVILLE, NY
Long Island SpiritsFounded in 2007, Long Island Spirits is a pioneering craft distillery in Baiting Hollow, the first of its kind on Long Island since the 1800s. Its farm-to-bottle operation uses locally grown Long Island crops, and its vineyard-facing tasting room brings visitors into the distillery experience.BAITING HOLLOW, NY