Supergay Spirits is a queer-owned New York distillery making organic vodka, Fire Island dry gin and ready-to-drink cocktails with a distinctly farm-to-disco point of view. Its spirits are crafted in small batches and hand-bottled, including vodka made from organic corn and gin infused with hand-harvested Fire Island kelp. The company also donates a percentage of its profits to local LGBTQI+ organizations.
Gold Medal Winner: Sip Awards 2023
Queer-Owned and Operated
Compliance program
Hudson Valley DistillersSince 2014, family-run Hudson Valley Distillers has been hand-distilling farm-to-bottle spirits in New York’s Hudson Valley and turning them into ready-to-pour bottled cocktails. Husband-and-wife team Chris and Jennifer Moyer run the operation with Jennifer’s brother, Stephen Theiss: Chris distills, Jennifer develops the cocktails, and Stephen handles packaging. The veteran-, woman-, and LGBT+-owned business sources ingredients from nearby farms and grain growers, keeping its spirits closely tied to the local community.CLERMONT, NY
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
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