In Greenport, Matchbook Distilling Co. has built its identity around a distillery that is part laboratory and part playground, where history and science guide hands-on experiments with flavor. The company produces limited-release spirits from seasonal ingredients, including fruit rescued from local farms, and welcomes visitors to explore the work through tastings and small-group distillery experiences.
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
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
Baltimore Spirits CoFounded to restore Maryland rye production to its Baltimore home, Baltimore Spirits Co. is a small-scale, true pot-still distillery built around local whiskey heritage. Its team makes Epoch Rye entirely in house, from mashing through aging, while using the distillery as a place for visitors to learn about Maryland rye and blend a custom bottle.BALTIMORE, MD