Directly across from Niagara Falls, Niagara Distillery makes locally distilled spirits and serves them at its Niagara Falls bar. Its six signature spirits include vodka proofed with water that has traversed the Falls, while the venue pairs cocktails with Billy Bones BBQ, whose sauces have earned more than 250 competition awards. The distillery’s master distillers bring 15 years of industry experience to the operation.
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
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
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
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