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Distilleries in the Hudson Valley
In the heart of the Hudson Valley, a spirited renaissance is underway as distilleries take center stage, infusing the region with the rich aromas of crafted spirits. Embracing the area's agricultural heritage and historic character, Hudson Valley distilleries are making their mark with a diverse array of meticulously produced libations.
Albany Distilling Company
Albany County
The Albany Distilling Company is a small craft distillery located in Albany, New York’s historic downtown. Using both modern and traditional methods, they produce spirits of exceptional quality one small batch at a time.
75 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY
Black Dirt Distillery at Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery
Orange County
Black Dirt Distilling, LLC was formed in March 2012. In order to meet the demand of the newly crafted and already renowned Black Dirt Bourbon and Black Dirt Apple Jack, born at the Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, the construction of a 4,000 square-foot distillery along with a 60-foot distillation column was completed in Pine Island, NY in 2013. Today, the facility produces upwards of 60 barrels of whiskey or apple jack every week.
114 Little York Rd, Warwick, NY
Bull and Bee Meadery
Albany County
Stop in and grab the local craft vibe by the horns. Our meadery and tasting room, located at 140 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY, serves only New York State’s finest beverages and spirits.
140 Hamilton Street, Albany, NY
Current Spirits
Westchester County
From Scott Vaccaro and the team at Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. comes Current Spirits, with a continuous column still producing vodka and gin, and bourbon and rye from New York grains. The tasting room evokes a swanky speakeasy, with a tin ceiling and retro wallpaper.
375 Clearbrook Rd., Elmsford, NY
Denning's Point Distillery
Dutchess County
Stop in for tastings, cocktails, and live music on weekends in this 19th-century building located in the heart of Beacon’s walkable downtown. Award-winning artisanal spirits, including bourbon, vodka, and gin, are distilled from locally sourced grains milled on-site and fermented in a 250-gallon custom hybrid still.
10 North Chestnut Street, Beacon, NY
Harvest Spirits
Columbia County
On-site at the Golden Harvest Farm, which grows 15 varieties of apples on two 100-acre orchards. Apples are grown, pressed, fermented, distilled, and bottled at the same location. 60 pounds of apples equals one 750 ml bottle of vodka. Harvest Spirits triple distilled their signature Core Vodka and produced Cornelius Applejack, Core Gin, John Henry Single Malt Whiskey, Brandy, and specialty Pear Brandy.
3074 Route 9, Valatie NY
Hillrock Estate Distillery
Columbia County
Proud to be one of the few “field-to-glass” whiskey producers in the world, Hillrock is the first U.S. distillery since before Prohibition to floor malt and hand craft whiskey on site from estate-grown grain. Master Distiller’s craft Hillrock Bourbons and whiskeys from heirloom grains, distilled in a copper still, aged in oak, and bottled on premises.
408 Pooles Hill Road, Ancram NY
The Hudson House Distillery
Ulster County
Small-batch, limited-release whiskey, rye, and vodka are produced in this former monastery nestled along the Hudson River. Tours, custom cocktails, tasting flights, and small plates with a regional flair round out a day at this stunning location.
1835 Rte 9W, West Park, NY
Nahmias et Fils Distillery
Westchester County
The first micro-distillery based in Yonkers, producing unique, award-winning artisanal spirits such as Mahia — a traditional Moroccan spirit distilled from figs and our Legs Diamond Rye whiskies. The tasting room has a Moroccan vibe; sit and enjoy a taste while learning about how their spirits are made.
201 Saw Mill River Rd., Bldg. C, Yonkers, NY
Orange County Distillery
Orange County
Located on Fifth-Generation Farm in the black dirt region of Orange County, New York, Orange County Distillery is a true farm-to-bottle craft distillery. Its focus is on quality, not quantity. Orange County Distillery grows everything on its farm that it needs to produce quality spirits. Quality ingredients, small batches, hands-on processes.
286 Maple Ave, New Hampton, NY
Tenmile Distillery
Dutchess County
Tenmile’s small-batch spirits, including gin, vodka, and single malt whisky, are fermented and distilled on-site and are made with locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy beautiful views of the Hudson Valley from the bluestone patio or tasting room. Located in the Oblong region of eastern Dutchess County, Tenmile is easily accessible by train on Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem Line from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.
78 Sinpatch Rd, Wassaic, NY
Tuthilltown Spirits Distillers
Ulster County
Tuthilltown is renowned for its selection of whiskies. Savor the popular “Hudson Bright Lights, Big Bourbon,” a bold, grain-forward whiskey distilled from local New York corn and aged in new charred American oak barrels. This 36-acre, family-friendly property located at the foot of the Shawangunk mountains, is open year-round.
14 Grist Mill Lane, Gardiner, NY