NYC Distilleries: Locally-Made Gin, Vodka And Other Craft Liquors
New York is home to endless breweries, but many people will be surprised to discover the various distilleries that are located in the area. From vodka to gin and whisky, here are some of the best distilleries New York has to offer.
Industry City Distillery
33 35th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
718-305-6951
www.industrycitydistillery.com
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Hidden in the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn, Industry City Distillery operates under the principal of sustainable urban alcohol production. With the traditional distillation process and precision of modern technology, Industry City Distillery produces Industry Standard Vodka, the only distilled vodka in the city. Their signature vodka offers a base of beet sugar and finely-tuned fermentation that creates flavors and texture.
Long Island Spirits
2182 Sound Avenue
Baiting Hollow, NY 11933
631-630-9322
www.lispirits.com
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Long Island is synonymous with acres of vineyards, but for people looking to experience another liquor, they can head to Long Island Spirits. Standing out among other distilleries, Long Island Spirits is a farm-to-bottle hand craft distilling operation. With 5,000 acres of potato farms on the North Fork of Long Island, the distillery produces LiV Vodka and other acclaimed spirits. Brewed from custom-made copper pots equipped with rectification distillation columns, each batch is distilled three times before being bottled.
New York Distilling Company
79 Richardson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-412-0874
www.nydistilling.com
From the past to the present, New York is home to an array of distilleries that date back to the 1700s. The New York Distilling Company aims to create products and brands that encourage innovation in the liquor industry. Producing various gins, the distillery ensures American Rye is appropriately aged while using local, sustainable ingredients. One of their signatures spirits is the Dorothy Parker American Gin, which is a blend of traditional and contemporary botanicals.
Kings County Distillery
299 Sands Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205
347-689-4211
www.kingscountydistillery.com
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Operating out of one of the oldest whiskey distilleries in America, Kings County Distillery is located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, near the site of the Brooklyn Whiskey Wars of 1860. The distillery makes handmade moonshine, bourbon and other whiskeys. With New York grain and traditional distilling equipment to make distinctive spirits, the distillery is open for public tours and tastings of their signature spirits.
Astoria Distilling Company
31-00 47th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11101
718-937-7663
www.astoriadistilling.com
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Astoria is known for numerous things, including vibrant restaurants on Steinway Street, Kaufman Astoria Studio and the Astoria Distilling Company. This Queens gem produces their signature spirit, Queens Courage. This liquor is a New York Old Tom-style gin that is light and has subtle sweetness from botanicals, malts and honey. With the mission to develop innovative craft spirits, the Astoria Distilling Company celebrates the diverse culture of Queens while using locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients.
John Friia is a freelance journalist and native New Yorker writing about food, drinks and lifestyle. You can follow his adventures on Instagram.
