Founded 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.
Finger Lakes Distilling CompanyFounded 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.BURDETT, NY
Twisted Cow DistilleryOwner and distiller John Pawluk opened Twisted Cow Distillery in East Northport in late November 2022 after leaving his career as a Wall Street CFO to return to his family, community and Long Island home. The distillery’s local-first character is visible in its reclaimed variety-store woodwork and its partnerships with nearby farms and businesses. It makes spirits on-site and welcomes visitors to a tasting room where they can learn about the craft.EAST NORTHPORT, NY
Buffalo Distilling CompanyBuffalo Distilling Company makes farm-to-bottle spirits in Buffalo, using 100% New York-grown grains, fruits and honey in its in-house distilling. Re-established in 2012 after the original Buffalo Distilling Company’s 1883–1914 run, it moved to the city’s historic Larkin district in 2016 and now pairs its stillhouse with a cocktail bar, tasting room and live-music setting.BUFFALO, NY
Last Shot DistilleryOpened in December 2015 on the site of a former 1840s distillery, Last Shot Distillery is a small farm distillery in Skaneateles that handcrafts spirits from locally grown New York ingredients. Co-owner and distiller Chris Uyehara, a chef with 37 years of experience, developed the Japanese-style four-grain whiskey after winning on Discovery’s “Master Distiller,” while the distillery is also known for its gold-medal crème brûlée and orange cream liqueurs.SKANEATELES, NY