Inspired by Prohibition-era rebelliousness, jazz and the Harlem Renaissance, Harlem Standard LLC makes whiskey and bourbon for a modern palate. Its spirits are distilled and aged in Indiana before being blended and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky, with the brand’s 111-proof four-grain bourbon among its signature offerings. Harlem Standard also supports Harlem community partners and operates with a close-knit team that includes BIPOC members.
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Grade AA
Veteran-Owned Certified
Compliance program
BRCGSFOODSAFETY
Quality certification
HH Bespoke SpiritsThe Wood family behind Harlem’s custom-fashion company 5001 FLAVORS and its Harlem Haberdashery boutique brought that distinctive style into the spirits world with HH Bespoke Spirits. Launched in 2018, the Black-owned brand draws on Harlem Renaissance history to create small-batch gin and rum for cocktails or sipping.NEW YORK, 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
Widow Jane DistilleryFrom its Red Hook, Brooklyn home, Widow Jane Distillery makes small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey, combining in-house distilling with hand-assembled blends of carefully sourced straight whiskeys. Its defining New York touch is mineral-rich limestone water drawn from the historic Rosendale Mines, used to proof every bottle, while heirloom Baby Jane corn gives its own distillate a distinctive local identity. The distillery also ages, blends, bottles and welcomes visitors in its Brooklyn facility.BROOKLYN, NY
Northside Distilling CoBorn from two friends’ basement hobby and later a family barn in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood, Northside Distilling Co. makes craft spirits at Cincinnati’s first downtown distillery since Prohibition. Its lineup includes bourbon and a distinctive American agave spirit, which the company identifies as Ohio’s first agave bottled in the state, alongside seasonal and limited-edition releases.CINCINNATI, OH