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La Côte Distillery

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Nano Distillery, Gin Lab & Tasting Room

At La Côte Distillery we proudly craft our spirits right from Grain-to-Glass.

Starting with raw ingredients such as malt barley, we brew, ferment & distil our way to a smooth neutral spirit., our vodka savours the subtle flavours of barley, and our gin is then distilled with both locally grown botanicals and exotic ingredients to create premium, characterful drinks., – cheers to the pursuit of small-batch distilling., our doors are open to share our passion for distilling with you., discover the art of gin-making in jersey’s first gin lab., join one of our workshops or book a private group sitting and be guided through our grain-to-glass process..

The doors are open: A purpose-built Gin Lab in the heart of St. Helier.

With a hands-on approach and a commitment to craft, we’ve created a space where experience and flavour thrive.

The Distillery and Gin Lab is a first for Jersey and something we’ve been working away at for years. As the saying goes, good things take time, and we think we’ve created something really good. Set in a historic building on La Motte Street, La Côte Distillery aims to bring not only a new experience to the island but also an appreciation for genuine grain-to-glass craft spirits.

The re-energised space serves as a place to gather, learn, experiment and experience. The renovation project of La Côte Distillery from an old betting shop to a nano distillery and experience centre has been a labour of love. We’re excited and proud to finally be ready to open the doors for you all to enjoy.

Cheers! — To the pursuit of small-batch distilling.

In every aspect of the distillery, we aim to work impactfully and with a willing-to-change mindset.

Using data collection & monitoring methods,

Sustainable and reworked equipment,

and with a local botanical range where possible,

La Côte Distillery is continuously refining the process and product.

With a commitment to sustainability, La Côte Distillery is an ever-changing, always-thinking workspace, that puts innovation at the forefront.

It is small but it is impactful.

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Our blueprint is to produce liquor that the Channel Islands can be proud of, and that the world will envy. Flavour is key, provenance is king and locality is at the heart of everything we do. Our beautiful Sail Loft distillery in Jersey is the culmination of a life-long love affair with flavour, creating small-batch gins and rums, bottling them by hand and serving them with the aspiration to change the liquor space forever.

Join us on our journey to fine-tune flavour, unsettle tradition and create liquor that we’re proud to say was distilled in the Channel Islands.

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GUIDED TOUR & TASTINGS

There are several ways to explore and experience our beautiful estate. For an immersive experience we recommend that you book in for a Guided Experience. Don’t forget that the estate is free to enter and there’s lots of free parking.

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Sample of La Mare Wine Estate IWSC Award-Winning Branchage Cider

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Wine Flight – La Mare Red, White & Rosé

Sample of La Mare Wine Estate IWSC Award-Winning Branchage Prestige Sparkling Dry Méthode Traditionnelle Fine Cider

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Viewing of Alembic Charentais Cognac distillery

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Tasting of fudge & chocolate

Browse Estate Shop & sample Jersey Black Butter

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Choice of full size La Mare Vodka, Gin or Brandy with nibbles

Relax in Garden Room and enjoy your drink while exploring the English Gardens

Guided Tours & Tastings

Our Guided Tour and Tasting Experiences run up to 6 times per day 7 days per week. Choose from a Classic Experience or Upgrade to a Premium Tour & relax in our Garden Room while enjoying a full size glass of La Mare spirit with nibbles. Book Online & Save £1.

Self-Guided Vineyard Walk

Explore the vineyard at your leisure and follow the signs dotted through the vines and orchards. These signs offer intriguing snippets of the estate's rich history and provide insights into the meticulous processes behind crafting our award-winning wine & ciders.

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Book a Private Tour and Tasting Experience at La Mare Wine Estate and enjoy exclusive access to our stunning vineyards and winery. Perfect for all types of private groups including corporate events, hen & stag parties and as part of team-building exercises.

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Classic Tours

Join us on one our Guided Experiences where you will gain exclusive access to the heritage and inner workings of the winery and distillery. The Classic includes a wine flight of La Mare white, rosé and red wines, our award-winning Branchage cider, Branchage Prestige Sparkling Dry Méthode Traditionnelle Fine Cider and Jersey Cream Liqueur as well as estate-made fudge, chocolate and preserves including our famous Jersey Black Butter. 

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Upgrade to a Premium Experience for just £5 extra and everything included in our Classic Experience plus the luxurious addition of a full-size La Mare spirit paired with a little snack while relaxing in our serene Garden Room and Courtyard.

What You’ll Enjoy with the Premium Upgrade:

• Exclusive Tastings : At the end of the Classic Experience, you will be poured a full-size glass of one of our exquisite La Mare Wine Estate spirits. Choose from Jersey Royal vodka, gin or brandy each expertly paired with a mixer of your choice.
• Relaxing Ambiance : Unwind in our beautiful Garden Room, offering panoramic views of our meticulously maintained gardens.
• Leisurely Stroll : After your tasting, take a leisurely stroll around our quintessentially English herb and rose gardens and courtyard.

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Feel free to explore the estate at your own pace with our Self-Guided Walk. Stroll through our vineyards, meadows, ancient orchards, and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. Along the way, our unique signs offer rich insights into the estate’s history, the grape varieties we cultivate, and the local flora and fauna.

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Whether you’re a business looking to offer something different for clients or employees or organising something exclusive for friends our Private Experiences are designed to delight, educate and inspire!

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20 awesome distilleries to try as New Jersey embraces the craft booze boom

• Updated: Apr. 25, 2019, 5:41 p.m.
• | Published: Apr. 25, 2019, 9:10 a.m.
• Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

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New Jersey's burgeoning beer business has been well-documented, with more than 100 breweries stirring suds around the state . But as the craft distilling industry expands across the U.S., the Garden State has proven itself no slouch when it comes to the hard stuff.

New Jersey was once a hotbed for distilling, with 388 different distilleries filling the state back in 1834 (before prohibition killed the industry). The Garden State's liquor scene has made a major comeback in recent years, though. There were just two registered distilleries back in 2013 — now there are more than 20. Many offering tasting rooms to sample their liquor in a cocktail (or straight up) as well as tours that offer a look into the distilling process that creates all that delicious booze.

With distilleries stretching as far north as Clifton and all the way down to the southern tip of the state in Cape May, chances are there's a distillery not that far from home, and whether you're looking for an extensive distillery tour, you're interested in trying out special release liquors or you just want a tasting room where you can sit back with a cocktail, there's a spot for you.

It's five o'clock somewhere, folks. Let's get drinking.

View this post on Instagram Come see what we’re all about. Cocktail Parlor open from 12-7pm today!!! Get MuckleyEYE !! #getmuckleyeye A post shared by Colts Neck StillHouse (@coltsneckstillhouse) on Feb 24, 2019 at 6:48am PST

Colts Neck StillHouse

The first stop on our distillery discovery tour was to one of the newest facilities in the state — Colts Neck StillHouse , which just opened in November. The brand new, spacious building felt less like a distillery and more like a farmhouse estate. The cocktail parlor is located in a large, circular room with a nice big bar to belly up to, with bartenders who clearly knew their booze and craft cocktails.

Colts Neck StillHouse makes gin, bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey and vodka — but their cocktails are good enough that even if you're not a big liquor drinker, you're going to want to try a few.

The Straight Jacket is a gin drink that features burnt rosemary that the bartenders torch right in front of you. The Stillhouse is basically an old fashioned with brown butter instead of simple syrup. But it was The BBC (Butter Beer Cream) that really stole the show. With rum, brown butter, cream soda and whipped cream, it's how you'd imagine the Butterbeer that Harry Potter drinks to taste.

With space for food trucks and concerts, Colts Neck StillHouse is the kind of place you could see yourself spending a full day. The location right next to Delicious Orchards makes it especially perfect to hit after a day of picking apples and riding tractors in the fall. The StillHouse is still new, but it has the makings of a New Jersey booze institution.

View this post on Instagram Come enjoy a few cocktails today, You deserve it. Doors Open @ 3pm! #asburydistilling #saturdaynight #njdistillery #goodvibes #cocktails #bourbon #gin #barrelfinishedgin #vodka #amaro #aquavit #local #nj #ap #drinkup #drinklocal A post shared by Asbury Park Distilling (@asburydistilling) on Mar 9, 2019 at 4:16am PST

Asbury Park Distilling Co.

Asbury Park Distilling Co. prides itself as the city's first distillery since prohibition. And while it wasn't the first in the state, when it opened in 2017 it was the first to be located in a downtown area. While many of the distilleries in New Jersey are in locations that mean you'll have to take a trip specifically to go to the facility, Asbury Park Distilling Co. is in the heart one of the hottest social hubs in the state, meaning you can pop over right before or after dinner, or include it in a night of bar-hopping.

As soon as you walk into Asbury Park Distilling Co., you are given a shotgun tour of the facility, which isn't nearly as in-depth as some of the other tours offered in New Jersey but is interesting nonetheless. Once that's done, you can head to the bar and try their double barrel bourbon, gin, barrel finished gin and vodka. The bar area is modern and minimalist, and everything you drink there is made in-house. Not just the liquor, but the bitters, tonics, syrups and mixers are all made from scratch. That means things are a little pricier, but you know you're getting a one-of-a-kind of cocktail experience.

View this post on Instagram In need of a space for a company party or a special gathering with good friends? Our lounge at the distillery is the perfect place for private events. Just send us a message or talk to one of our friendly bartenders the next time you're in the tasting room to find out more. We would love to host you! #eventspace #party #companygathering #distillery #corgispirits A post shared by Corgi Spirits @ JC Distillery (@corgispirits) on Oct 12, 2018 at 1:12pm PDT

Corgi Spirits

The vibe at Corgi Spirits in Jersey City is decidedly more lounge than bar. Not just any lounge, however — it's the kind where you might find Sherlock Holmes having a brandy. The plush leather couches, the faux fire place, bookcases and chandeliers give Corgi the classiest aesthetic and feel of any of the distilleries we visited. If you've always wanted to have a fancy cocktail in what looks like an aristocrat's study, you have come to the right place.

But all that fancy decor wouldn't mean a whole lot if the booze that Corgi served didn't live up to the surroundings, right? Luckily, the cocktail list is lengthy and innovative. "Banana Pancakes" is drink with Corgi's Cardigan Whiskey with house banana liquor, maple, vanilla, cream and shaved walnut. Sounds crazy, but tastes like banana pancakes. the Corgi Cuppa is Corgi's signature Earl Grey Gin with lemon, honey syrup and bitters, in a tea cup. As if you weren't feeling classy enough. They also have hot drinks, like a classic Hot Toddy, or hot cocoa with chili-infused Earl Grey Gin.

Gin is the focus at Corgi — their Early Grey is especially popular (yes, it tastes like the tea, and it's incredible), but they have Barrel Rested Gin, Pembroke Gin and seasonal spirits like Smoking Lounge Gin (in the fall), Very Merry Gin (in the winter), Bee Blossom Gin (in the spring) and Garden Party Gin (in the summer). Not a gin fan? Check out the Cardigan Whiskey (named for a breed of Corgi, not the sweater) or the Saddlecoat Vodka.

Corgi is off the beaten path in Jersey City's Communipaw neighborhood, but once you're there it's definitely the type of place you can spend a lot of time. Not only is the inside spacious with plenty of seating, but there's an outdoor area with picnic tables (perfect for ordering in food, or hitting the food trucks that come in the summer) that's pet-friendly. Considering the brand is named after a dog, it's only fitting, right?

View this post on Instagram Jersey Spirits Flights are a perfect gift for any Spirits lover! Available at our Tasting Room. @mezoco_taqueria is joining us Friday 4-9pm and Saturday 2-9pm with some treats. @heyitsfranklin6 is playing live in the Tasting Room 5-8pm Saturday. Please note we have our regular Tasting Room hours over the holiday season. A post shared by Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. (@jerseyspirits) on Dec 21, 2018 at 7:23am PST

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co.

The smallest distillery we hit was Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. in Fairfield, which is in an unassuming location as part of a strip mall — right next door to Magnify Brewing Co., if you're more of a beer-drinker. But Jersey Spirits makes up for its small size with some of the most unconventional liquors you can find in the state, many of which have a Garden State-centric name.

Barnegat White Whiskey and Boardwalk Rum are nice touches, especially when served on a plank of wood carved in the shape of New Jersey. Horseradish-flavored vodka may sound crazy, but it's perfect for a Bloody Mary. And the Jersey nectar Honey & Apple, which came about when Jersey Spirits took mead from Melovino Meadery in Vauxhall and distilled it into a spirit, to make a fruity and flavorful liquor.

The coolest thing about Jersey Spirits, though? Not only can you get flights of liquors, you can get flights of cocktails as well. So if you're having a hard time picking between two or three different drinks, you can try a little of everything.

Other New Jersey distilleries

The four distilleries we visited were great, but there are many more throughout the Garden State to check out.

View this post on Instagram After a #hardday #mashingin #corn A post shared by All Points West Distillery (@allpointswestdistillery) on Oct 1, 2018 at 3:46pm PDT

All Points West Distillery

Where: Newark Try: The Malt and Grain Pot Still Whiskey, which was once banned for being "too American in flavor."

View this post on Instagram We are excited to announce that our cornhole league starts tonight at 8pm. Our tasting room will be open. Come on over for some cocktails and to see the cornhole action! . . #cornholeleague #craftcocktails #njcornholeleague #distillery #whiskeywednesday #comejointhefun A post shared by Claremont Distilled Spirits (@claremontdistillery) on Oct 3, 2018 at 12:34pm PDT

Claremont Distillery

Where: Fairfield Try: The Claremont Vodka, which is the first and only spirit made in New Jersey to win a gold medal at the San Fransisco World Spirits Competition.

View this post on Instagram Cocktails are like a present you give to yourself 🎁 Escape the rain and enjoy the holiday season with a few handcrafted cocktails in our tasting room! . . . . . . #capemaydistillery #capemaynj #capemay #newjersey #distillery #tastingroom #handcrafted #cocktails #southjersey #holiday #love #christmascountdown #tistheseason #seasonsgreetings A post shared by Cape May Distillery (@cape_may_distillery) on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:27am PST

Cape May Distillery

Where: Cape May Try: The Drunken Peanut Butter Cup, a drink made with their signature Sandcastle Vodka, house-made peanut butter mix and a chocolate drizzle.

View this post on Instagram @ninetyacres has a secret stash of Batch 1!!! #DrinkMoreRum #BustedBarrel #JerseyStrong A post shared by Jersey Artisan Distilling (@jerseyrum) on Jun 25, 2015 at 5:44pm PDT

Jersey Artisan Distilling

Where: Fairfield Try: The James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey, a sweet and strong American whiskey.

View this post on Instagram Don't forget the Cranberry for tomorrow's feast! #passthecranberry #jerseyshine #cranberry A post shared by Jersey Shine Spirits (@jerseyshine) on Nov 21, 2018 at 4:34pm PST

Jersey Shine Spirits

Where: Millville Try: Their Cranberry Moonshine, one of six moonshines they make. Can't beat Jersey cranberries, right?

View this post on Instagram A first class flight #drinklocal A post shared by Lazy Eye Distillery (@lazyeyedistillery) on Oct 4, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

Lazy Eye Distillery

Where: Richland and Wildwood Try: The Lazy Eye Raki Finished with Anise, also known as Tsipouro, a liquor popular in Turkey and the Greek Islands.

View this post on Instagram Headed out to We Bee(r) Spelling tonight at @bourre_ac to raise money for the @humanesocietyac? Check out the special cocktail we worked on with our friends at @foundersbrewing to be served at the event! It’s got #48BlocksVodka, Rübaeus, & Fresh Brewed Iced Tea. The Ruby Ice Block cocktail will be available as well as the ACitywide Special! Founders All Day IPA & a shot of Whitecap Whiskey! See you tonight at 6:30! #DoAC #LWDAC #bornraisedbarrelaged #DoLW #RespectAC #whitecap #tours #tastings #flights #whiskey #rum #vodka #drinklocal #smallbatch #craftspirits #craftcocktails #distillingdoneright #thisisac #acdoesntsuck #distillery #distilling #craftvodka #spirits #craftrum #smallbatch #drinkAC A post shared by Little Water Distillery (@littlewaterdistillery) on Mar 26, 2019 at 5:02am PDT

Little Water Distillery

Where: Atlantic City Try: Prosperity American Dark Rum, which features abrown sugar and vanilla aromas.

View this post on Instagram To all you bigger distillers that read our posts this is no big deal, but today I just laid down our 1,100th proof gallon of whiskey. A proof gallon is a gallon of spirits at 100 proof. Pretty much all of the whiskey in the barrels are 125 proof. When the flood gates open in November, we will be flush with lots of brown stuff. Aged rye (which we have now), Cherry wood Smoked Bourbon, and a 3 Grain American Whiskey. And we are experimenting to bring you more whiskey's all the time. #milkstreetdistillery #whiskey #brownstuff #helluvalotofworkandmoney #drinklocal #drinklocalnj #bourbon #americanwhiskey #awesomebarrels #oakbarrels A post shared by Milk St Distillery (@milkstreetdistillery) on May 5, 2018 at 2:25pm PDT

Milk Street Distillery

Where: Branchville Try: The Small Batch Spirits Aged Rye, one of the few ryes we were able to find being made in New Jersey.

View this post on Instagram It is a gorgeous day in Cape May! Join Laura ( Exit Zero’s Bartender of the week!) and Paul in the Tasting Room for some fresh craft cocktails! Open for Tours, Tasting and Fun Noon-7pm with Nishma Osman Live 3:00-6:00pm! . . . . Don’t forget to tag us in your photos 👍 #nautispirits #nautispiritsdistillery #craftcoctails #capemay #bartenderoftheweek A post shared by Nauti Spirits Distillery (@nautispirits) on Mar 24, 2019 at 7:08am PDT

Nauti Spirits

Where: Cape May Try: Dem Apples, a cocktail made with Nauti Spirits Vodka, salted apple syrup, ginger syrup, cinnamon clove tea and bubbles.

View this post on Instagram Stop out any enjoy the First of our Barrel Series Cocktails...Today from 1-5 pm we will be featuring our Fenwick's Rye Manhattan. @juliosmexicancuisine will be in the house serving authentic Mexican Cuisine, and we will have the Birds game on under the tent! See you at the farm! . . . #pinetaverndistillery #craftdistillery #firstnjfarmdistillery #craftcocktails #craftspirits #barnfresh #ryewhiskey #fenwicksryewhiskey #drinklocalnj #sundayfunday #njisntboring #southjerseyadventures @newyorkcooper A post shared by Pine Tavern Distillery (@pinetaverndistillery) on Sep 23, 2018 at 7:00am PDT

PIne Tavern Distillery

Where: Monroeville Try: Muddy Run Jersey Style Honey White, an unaged bourbon mash blended with local honey.

View this post on Instagram Silk City Straight Rye - 100% locally grown “pure rye” whiskey. Historically, the home of Rye Whiskey was the Northeast US - so we take pride bringing it back to life. Releasing this week, available on Friday 2/22! A post shared by Silk City Distillers (@silkcitydistillers) on Feb 20, 2019 at 7:23am PST

Silk City Distillers

Where: Clifton Try: Their premium maple syrup aged in bourbon barrels. No, you can't drink it, but what's better than boozy pancakes?

The weather may be stubborn, so is our newest drink creation. Meet the Stubborn Mule. This drink will bring you the... Posted by Skunktown Distillery on  Thursday, March 21, 2019

Skunktown Distillery

Where: Flemington Try: Rooibos Gin, infused with South African Red Bush Tea and orange peel.

View this post on Instagram You are now entering the Sourlands, so take a big breath of fresh mountain air, get your hiking shoes on, and start exploring. 🌄End your #SourlandPilgrimage at the distillery for a tour & tasting – every Saturday from 12-4pm! A post shared by Sourland Mountain Spirits (@sourlandspirits) on Mar 18, 2019 at 1:40pm PDT

Sourland Mountain Spirits

Where: Hopewell Try: Their reserve gin, made in lightly charred American oak barrels to add a touch of spice and vanilla.

View this post on Instagram Happy Thirsty Thursday! Stop by and try out our Super Chief Bourbon maple sour tonight! Doors open at 5! #trainwreckdistillery #distillery #craftcocktails #craft #drinklocal #superchiefbourbon #bourbon #whiskey #mountholly #thirstythursday A post shared by Train Distillery (@train_wreck_distillery) on Jan 3, 2019 at 10:40am PST

Train Wreck Distillery

Where: Mount Holly Try: Cocktail classes, which are offered for $45 dollars per person and last two hours.

View this post on Instagram Let it snow- We are open and serving some great cocktails with #treecityvodkanj. Come join us today from 3 to 7pm. . . . #snow #firstsnow #nj #newjersey #vodka #njspirits #agoodplacetobe #farmtococktail #jerseyfresh #distillery #white #fun #mixology #cocktails A post shared by Heathermeade Distilling (@treecityvodkanj) on Nov 15, 2018 at 11:49am PST

Tree City Spirits

Where: Kenilworth Try: Their their only product, an artisan vodka distilled from locally farmed corn.

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Main Street Hot Pepper Vodka

Our hot pepper flavored Vodka is the perfect pick for someone who wants a little spice in their life. We take real peppers and pressure infuse them for an outstanding flavor and spice profile you need to taste to believe! We combine habanero, serrano, Italian long hots and jalapeno peppers to develop a bold peppery flavor that makes some awesome cocktails. The spice is there but not offensive and dissipates quickly.

 Our Main Street Hot Pepper Vodka makes a pretty large range of craft cocktails and the list is growing, In addition to the expected Bloody Mary or Hot and Dirty Martini, we make a Dragon Fruit Spritzer, Sweet Inferno Mule, Strawberry Lemonade and many more! Tantalizingly delicious! 

WILDWOODS CHERRYWOOD SMOKED SINGLE MALT WHISKY

We have been making Single Malt Whisky since 2015! Our first one we were able to get into bottles and for sale was this Cherrywood Smoked Single Malt. We mash, ferment, distill age and package every drop right in Fairfield, NJ. Our 100% barley malt used in these products comes from Rabbit Hill Farms in sout Jersey.  The malt is smoked over a Cherrywood fire to create a unique product that delivers on character, flavor and smoothness.

Cherrywood is back out for a bit after being sold out since 2021. It joins our Wildwoods Applewood Smoked Single Malt Whisky and our Celtic Riviera Single Malt Whisky. All three are delicious and decidedly different. Local American Single Malt Whisky at it's best!  Our Wildwoods are TRUE Single Malts!

JERSEY HOOCH APPLE PIE 

We love using Jersey Hooch Apple Pie to make our signature Hoboken cocktail. A craft spin on a Manhattan using our Patriot's Trail Bourbon, Jersey Bitters and Jersey Hooch Apple Pie in place of sweet vermouth. Yummy!

Featured Handcrafted Cocktails available now!  Our Tasting Room boasts dozens of cocktails using our locally distilled spirits! Stop in and hang out with us!

FLUFFERNUTTER MARTINI  

Made with our Jersey Hooch PB&J Sandwich, this martini delivers on flavor. Inspired by a Peanutbutter and Fluff sandwich, we let jelly enter the profile. We blend our PB&J Sandwich Jersey Hooch along with white chocolate syrup, vanilla and half and half and serve in a choclate syrup and graham cracker rimmed glass along with a roasted marshmallow. Delicious!

Lemon Drop Martini

We take our Main Street Vodka and team it up with fresh squeezed lemons and simple syrup from cane sugar. Shaken over iced and strained into a martini glass, this cocktail is super refreshing. A lemon wheel provides the garnish to this perfect craft cocktail for the warmer weather. You can also get it's sister the Lemon Meringue Martini which ads some Main Street Vanilla Vodka!

Old Fashioned Cocktail

An Old Fashioned is a great classic whiskey cocktail for new and old fans to whiskey. We make an Old Fashioned with demerara cane sugar, Jersey Bitters orange, orange and one of our Bourbons or Whiskies. We garnish with Amarena cherries. We also offer them smoked or with blackberries. We will also make an Old Fashioned with any of our other spirits for a special treat! Cheers!

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26 Distilleries In New Jersey To Visit For Cocktails And Cheer

Like craft brews before it, small-batch distilleries are having a moment in New Jersey mixing up handcrafted whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas, rums, and gins. And visiting one is an experience—you get a behind-the-scenes look at how spirits are made, cozy tasting rooms to try the locally-made gins, vodkas, and bourbons, a curated and inventive cocktail menu, as well as a place to hang out (think beer garden meets winery). Visit the first and only distillery in Asbury Park at Asbury Park Distilling Co. , take a tour and sip on Blueberry Honey Vodka at Sourland Mountain Spirits in Hopewell, or sit outside by the firepits on a cool night while you have a Blood Orange Vodka cocktail at Lazy Eye Distillery in Cape May. Scroll down to find a local distillery to reserve a table or tour near you, and for more places to toast with friends, check out our guides on where to find local wine or breweries in NJ . ( feature photo credit: @nautispirits )

26 Distilleries Across New Jersey

Distilleries in north jersey.

Try a Flutter Nutter Martini at Jersey Spirits. Photo credit: @jerseyspirits

All Points West Distillery This distillery, named after the Jersey Central Railroad that connected Ellis Island to All Points West, offers award-winning spirits that combine old-world European techniques with modern ones in Newark’s Ironbound district.  73 Tichenor Street, Newark, NJ 07114

Bellemara Distillery New Jersey’s first single malt distillery, this spot boasts a distillery and tasting room with a swank bar and tasting room. 2 Clerico Lane, Building 5, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Claremont Distillery (temporarily closed, new location coming soon) Sip on whiskey, bourbon, or vodka (made entirely from potatoes) in this relaxed tasting room while listening to live music. They also offer private events and classes, including a cocktail-making class using their spirits and fresh ingredients.  25 Commerce Road, Unit K, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co Unique flavors like Jersey Apple Hooch, Barnegat White Maple Whiskey, and Jersey Pumpkin Hooch round out this true craft distillery in NJ. Stop by for a taste or tour to see their methods incorporating local ingredients.  1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Building 7, Unit 40B, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Milk Street Distillery With multiple award-winning spirits, a comprehensive menu of creative and classic cocktails, and a calendar of events, including food trucks, musical bingo, bands, and trivia nights, Milk Street is a fun spot to meet up with friends.  1 Milk Street, Building 1, Branchville, NJ 07826

Silk City Distillers Drink local and enjoy handcrafted spirits, including Straight Bourbon Whiskey, White Rum, Gin, and Vodka. 321 River Road, Unit 5, Clifton, NJ 07014

Sourland Mountain Spirits Lavender gin? Yes, please. This distillery is kid and pet-friendly, so book a tour, learn about their passion and process, and have a delicious farm-to-table lunch from the neighboring farm after the tour.  130 Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Tree City Spirits With savory vodka flavors like Jalapeno Vodka and flower-laced ones like Lavender, Hibiscus, and Rose,  booking a tour and tasting is a yummy experience.  835 Fairfield Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

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3BR Distillery Producing Russian craft spirits made from split peas that the owner’s Russian grandfather created during the prohibition era in the Soviet Union, 3BR mixes up ingenious cocktails in a kitschy and colorful tasting room with live music, food events, and tastings.  7 Main Street, Keyport, NJ 07735

Asbury Park Distilling Co. The first and only distillery in Asbury Park since prohibition, this spot has a tasting room where you can enjoy signature gin and bourbons, as well as their newest Espresso Limoncello aperitif.  527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Colts Neck Stillhouse Have a fun night at this distillery, which has a swank cocktail parlor with inventive cocktails, like the Goldeneye, featuring rosemary honey, amaro, and bourbon.  304 Route 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Garden State Distillery Their signature spirits range from vodka to bourbon or whiskey, using locally grown ingredients. Check their calendar for live music nights and karaoke.  13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753

Long Branch Distillery LBD uses a stainless steel, square electric still to produce consistent and rich spirits. Sip on one of their premier vodkas, gins, or bourbons in their sleek space, outfitted with blonde woods and rich blue velvets. 199 Westwood Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

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Relax and enjoy a glass at Mission Spirits. Photo Credit: @mission.spirits

Located in the heart of the blueberry country, the surrounding farms bring a unique flavor to their brandy and liqueurs. Try a sip of their award-winning Blueberry brandy in the—you guessed it—all-blue tasting room.  8 West End Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037

Independent Distillery Family-owned and operated, the drinks here use locally grown grains, fruits, and water from their own private well. Try a Whiskey Maplecinno Milkshake or Limoncello Slushie from their extensive cocktail menu.  131 Davidson Road, Woolwich Township, NJ 08085

Little Water Distillery In the heart of Atlantic City, this distillery serves mocktails for kids under 21 and plenty of mixed drinks using its spirits for everyone over 21. 807 Baltic Avenue, Unit B, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Mission Spirits This distillery combines unique flavors and the artistic vibes from the Glasstown Arts District of historic Millville. Book a table ahead, and bring your own food to relax in their sleek tasting room with subway tiles and warm leather chairs.  215 Buck Street, Millville, NJ 08332

Nauti Spirits This coastal distillery will delight your taste buds with its farm-to-bottle drinks on a 60-acre working farm. Bring a lawn chair and hang for a while—they have food trucks and live music on the expansive grassy area in front of the vintage nautical tasting room.  916 Shunpike Road, Cape May, NJ 08204

Pine Tavern Distillery New Jersey’s first farming distillery, take in the beautiful countryside while you sip delicious spirits right from their farm. Try the Muddy Run Jersey Style Honey White, a small batch bourbon blended with honey.  149A Pine Tavern Road, Monroeville, NJ 08343

Recklesstown Farm Distiller Made from scratch from their own grains, enjoy a cocktail created to highlight their fresh ingredients in the modern farmhouse-style tasting room.  2800 Rt. 206, Columbus, NJ 08022

Shore Craft Distillery After spending the day in historic Cape May, sip on delicious cocktails at this distillery, specializing in exotic rums, such as Toasted Coconut, Blueberry, Spiced, and Banana flavors. 371 NJ-47, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Striped Lion Distilling If rum is your drink, a stop at this small-batch, rum-centric craft distillery is where you can find all things rum, including a menu of cocktail favorites like Pina Coladas and Daiquiris.  740 North Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096

Train Wreck Distillery Did someone say slushie? Train Wreck creates seasonal menus of cocktails using fresh fruits, herbs, and craft spirits, including delish frozen offerings for a boozy nightcap.  25 Madison Avenue, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

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Thanks to a change in liquor laws in 2013, distilleries have been cropping up across the garden state. here, an overview of the craft spirits they produce..

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From left: Distilling assistant Sara Cartelli oversees the time-consuming distillation process at Claremont Distilled Spirits in Fairfield; a bit of booze at Tadmore Distilling Co. in Salem. Photos by F elicia Perretti

MORE FROM THIS PACKAGE : A Timeline of New Jersey’s Distilling Industry The Story Behind Laird & Company, Our Country’s Oldest Distillery

Last winter, not too many people were aware of New Jersey’s craft-distilling industry. Then in March, local distilleries thrust themselves into the spotlight, quickly shifting production to hand sanitizer during a national shortage caused by the pandemic.

“It was good for the industry to show that we could be productive in a realm outside alcohol,” says John Granata, co-owner of Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. in Fairfield and president of the New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild. While distillers were happy to help fill the need for hand sanitizer, they worried about what the future held for the industry and the spirits they’ve worked tirelessly to refine.

The craft-distilling industry in Jersey is young—especially compared to other states where legislation allowed craft distilleries to open sooner. Though the Garden State was home to the nation’s first distillery—Laird & Company received its license in 1780—it wasn’t until 2013, when Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law that created a craft-distillery license, lowering the annual price of a license from $12,500 to $938, that the floodgates began to open.  

Under the new law, Jersey distilleries can offer tours, tastings   and on-premise sales, but are not allowed to operate an on-site restaurant or even sell food.

Total production is relatively small. Jersey distilleries are limited to 20,000 gallons a year—a drop in the bucket when you consider the American Craft Spirits Association defines a craft distillery as one producing fewer than 750,000 gallons annually.

As with any young industry,   best practices and standards are evolving. Some distillers believe a Jersey craft spirit should always be distilled from raw ingredients such as corn, rye, barley, grapes or apples, sourced locally when possible. Others want to be allowed to purchase affordable neutral spirits from other states to age and bottle themselves. If a label says “distilled and bottled” by a Jersey distillery, you know the contents completed all stages of production here.

These considerations have   not stunted the industry’s growth   from a small handful of distilleries in 2013 to more than two dozen today. Also improved are the quality and diversity of spirits being made, including vodka,   gin, whiskey,   bourbon, rum and brandy, as well as more obscure liquors such as aquavit and raki. “We may be late to the table, but we’re not doing it poorly,” says Granata.

Here, we offer an insider’s guide to the current roster of Jersey craft distilleries and their spirited creations. —Shelby Vittek

Photo by Felicia Perretti

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Gil Spaier won three awards in 2019 for resurrecting a largely forgotten style of American whiskey—malt and grain pot-still. Surviving “a year of belt-tightening” in 2020, Spaier held back some barrels to enable him to release a three-year aged version this year. He suspended in-house tastings for virtual ones. A student of history, Spaier discovered that the oldest rum distillery in North America was founded in Staten Island in 1664 by Dutch traders. That inspired him to reproduce that rum, which won a John Barleycorn Award in December. —Eric Levin

73 Tichenor Street, 646-251-3176

Kelly Lynch and Bill Tambussi share distilling duties at Asbury Park Distilling Co. Photos by Felicia Perretti

Asbury Park Distilling Co.

Asbury park.

F ounded in 2017, this distillery in the heart of Asbury Park was the Garden State’s first in a downtown area. Inside the brick building, distillers Bill Tambussi and Kelly Lynch churn out award-winning renditions of vodka, whiskey, gin and more. From the small, modern tasting room, visitors get a glimpse of the copper still and choose from a rotating selection of nearly 20 cocktails. To support their intricate drink recipes, bartender Casey Bowen and the APD team craft such ingredients as limoncello infused with coffee beans, amaro, herbal wines (to mimic vermouth), as well as tonics, tinctures and syrups—all made in-house .—Shea Swenson

527 Lake Avenue, 732-455-3935

Clockwise from top left: The Cinncimaple Sour features a five-grain bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice and cinnamon; Claremont founder Tim Koether; A Drink for Jersey Locals made with blueberry vodka, preserves and lemonade.  Photos by F elicia Perretti

Claremont Distilled Spirits

C laremont’s vodka is an award winner, but founder and head distiller Tim Koether is just as dedicated to whiskey. Alongside his distilling assistant, Sara Cartelli, Koether produces a maple syrup-barreled bourbon; a full-flavored five-grain bourbon; and a 102-proof whiskey collaboration with Cherry Hill’s Flying Fish Brewing Co. The latter is distilled from Flying Fish’s Abbey Dubbel wort (unfermented beer). “We are willing to experiment, to say, ‘What would happen if we used different grains or hops?’ That’s where the fun is,” says Koether. Claremont, opened in 2015, also creates vodka infusions with blueberry and peach—made with Jersey fruit—and a selection of moonshine. Visit the tasting room to try spirits neat or in a cocktail, and tour the large, barrel-lined warehouse where the distilling happens. —Shea Swenson

25 Commerce Road, 973-227-7027

Cape May Distillery

Cape may court house.

Founded in 2015 by two college friends, this distillery reflects its coastal location. While Cape May Distillery turns out whiskey, flavored vodkas and gins, its specialty is rum, with flavors like blueberry, strawberry banana and toasted coconut. While all may be enjoyed neat, the distillery also has an impressive cocktail program in its tasting room. From coconut rum with peanut butter cup-and-chocolate mix, to a barrel-aged rum combined with pumpkin cream and spice, there are plenty of drinks to appeal to all vacationers. —John Holl

371 Route 47, 609-305-4853

Colts Neck Stillhouse

Taking his at-home distilling hobby to large-scale production, Geoff Karch opened Colts Neck Stillhouse in 2019. The distillery, housed in a former farmhouse, has plenty of space to spread out, with indoor and outdoor seating. Under the MuckleyEye label, Colts Neck makes white rum, vodka, gin and an array of bourbons. In the tasting room, house-made mixers complement the spirits, shaken and stirred into cocktails on a revolving menu. The distillery recently introduced ready-to-drink canned cocktails—featuring its own spirits, real fruit and herbs—with new flavors to be released throughout the year. —Shea Swenson

304 Route 34, 732-526-1130

Corgi Spirits

Jersey city  .

Founder Bob Hagemann’s love of all things British inspired him to name his distillery after Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite breed of canine. Elegant paintings of corgis line the walls of the tasting area, with stylish rooms for private events. Hudson County’s only distillery, Corgi opened in 2017 and specializes in diverse expressions of gin, including one that uses fragrant Earl Grey tea as a main ingredient, and seasonal gins made with honey syrup (spring), cucumber and citrus (summer), smoked applewood (fall), and dried fruit and spices (winter). Distiller Nate Thompson also crafts vodka and whiskey, and bartenders churn out bar-quality craft cocktails with their unique spirits. —Shelby Vittek

1 Distillery Drive, 201-448-4184

Dachshund Distilling

Neptune city.

Despite their distillery’s name, founders Tim Sexsmith and Susan Monroe do not have a pet dachshund. Instead, the husband-wife duo drew connections between their operation and the small breed’s demeanor. “They are little dogs with big-dog attitudes,” says Sexsmith. Fittingly, the rum-focused distillery—opened in August—occupies a mere 400 square feet. Sexsmith quit his career as a marine service engineer to open Dachshund and does most of the distilling himself. Self-taught, he crafts molasses-based rums, including an unaged silver rum; a spiced variety with notes of ginger, vanilla and orange peel; and one infused with coffee beans. The tasting room offers simple mixers, such as ginger beer and cola, or you can sip the smooth rums neat. —Shea Swenson

1103A Sixth Avenue, 732-481-4566

Heathermeade Distilling

The flagship spirit of this Union County distillery is Tree City vodka—the brand many use to identify the business. Named after an Arbor Day designation for Cranford (where owner Rich Bentrewicz resides), the vodka is distilled from corn harvested from farms across the state. The 80-proof vodka is easily recognizable on shelves thanks to its bright, friendly, lime-green tree graphic. Visitors can sample Tree City in the small tasting room, which also accommodates small parties, nights out and casual gatherings. With cocktails that are affordable, and service that aims to please, this distillery has it made in the shade. —John Holl

835 Fairfield Avenue, 908-514-8429

Independent Spirits Distillery

Woolwich township.

The first craft distillery to open in Gloucester County, Independent Spirits aims to source all ingredients locally. “We don’t make a rum because we don’t have sugar in New Jersey,” says owner Morten Thomsen, who opened the distillery on a 10-acre farm with his wife, Kerry, in 2015. The couple’s farm-to-glass creations include a wheat-based vodka, gin, unaged corn whiskey, and an exceptional aquavit, a clear Scandinavian spirit similar to gin that’s distilled with caraway and dill. Customers frequently pop into the tasting room looking for elusive bottles of Apple Pie Moonshine, a small-batch spirit the Thomsens make by distilling apples baked in cinnamon and sugar. —Shelby Vittek

131 Davidson Road, 609-202-5458

Jersey Artisan Distilling

In his younger days, Brant Braue raced motorcycles and trucks, flew small planes, and considered himself “a troublemaker.” Opening Jersey Artisan Distilling in 2013, the first distillery licensed in New Jersey since Prohibition, fit in with that. Bankrolled by family, Braue designed and built the stills himself. The distillery is known for its silver rum—“very grassy, with almost a tequila note,” as Braue, 48, describes it. There’s also a dark rum that he calls “smoky-oaky, almost whiskeyesque.” The tasting room is closed until the pandemic subsides. —Eric Levin

32C Pier Lane West, 862-702-8935

From left:  John Granata, co-owner of Jersey Spirits and president of the New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild, advocates for distilleries and their legislative interests; Jersey Spirits co-owner Susan Lord crafts cocktails like the Jersey Boy, featuring the distillery’s single-malt whiskey and apple pie-flavored Jersey Hooch. Photos by F elicia Perretti

Jersey Spirits Distilling

T he first spirit John Granata made after getting his distilling license was bourbon, which by law needs to be aged in new oak for at least two years. “I needed to get it into barrels and put it away,” says Granata, who opened Jersey Spirits in 2015 with Susan Lord and Elizabeth MacDonald. Two years later, they released Crossroads Bourbon Whiskey, the first bourbon commercially produced in New Jersey since before Prohibition. Granata, a so-called purist, starts with raw ingredients for each of his small-batch spirits, sourcing corn, rye, wheat, barley, hops and more from 18 different farms. He then refines them through distillation. In the tasting room, you can sample a signature vodka, whiskeys, bourbons, gins, rums and house-made bitters, while perusing the local distilling factoids adorning the walls. —Shelby Vittek

1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Building 7 Unit 40B; 973-227-5333

Lazy Eye Distillery

With two locations, a warm-weather seasonal spot in Wildwood and another in Richland, this family-owned distillery has racked up numerous awards since opening in 2014. Distilling has been a family passion for generations, say owners Carol and Nick Kafkalas. That led to the distilling of raki, an anise-flavored aperitif not commonly found in the United States, but popular in Greece and the Baltics. Lazy Eye has also taken to barrel-aging its vodka, giving a woody twist to a neutral spirit. This, they say, is a bridge between vodka and bourbon drinkers. For those looking for convenience, Brighter Days is a bottled lemon-lime vodka cocktail. The small tasting room in Richland offers curbside pickup, an outdoor tasting area and the ability to host events. —John Holl

135 East Spicer Avenue, 609-305-4755

Little Water Distillery

Atlantic city.

In a city known for excess, it makes sense that a distillery would make its home among the casinos. Founded by brothers Eric and Mark Ganter in 2016, Little Water turns out flavorful whiskey, including one that spends time in barrels that previously held bourbon. To imbue a sense of place, its Indigenous Gin uses locally harvested botanicals. Little Water’s vodka and rums are available throughout the state, along with a premixed old-fashioned cocktail featuring the distillery’s Whitecap whiskey, house-made orange and aromatic bitters, and simple syrup. —John Holl

807 Baltic Avenue, Unit B, 609-344-7867

Long Branch Distillery

Long branch.

This month marks one year since owner Mark Elia opened the doors at Long Branch Distillery. Under the Big Door Spirits label, the distillery offers a five-blend botanical gin, a pair of vodkas—one made with corn, one with wheat—as well as whiskey. Housed in a 100-year-old building, the distillery occupies 5,000 square feet. A seat at the tasting room’s marble bar offers a look at the operation’s automated stills. A hallway leads to a grand lounge with ample seating, adorned with antique decor; the space is available for private events. Visitors can sip custom cocktails while listening to live jazz music, offered on Fridays and Saturdays. —Shea Swenson

199 Westwood Avenue, 732-759-8321

Milk Street Distillery

Branchville.

Brothers Mike and Gordon Geerhart worked construction for 16 years before transforming this 125-year-old industrial building into a distillery that opened in January 2017. All spirits are distilled from raw ingredients, including the standout Kanpeki vodka, made entirely with white rice. The duo crafts a solid white rum and gin, as well as rye whiskeys and bourbon. For their peach brandy—a staple in the Garden State in pre-Prohibition days—they peel Jersey peaches by hand. The labor-intensive process pays off. You can taste the spirits neat or in cocktails in the cozy tasting room, where the distillery’s friendly cats might greet you. —Shelby Vittek 

1 Milk Street, Building 1, 973-948-0178

Nauti Spirits Distillery

Located less than two miles off Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway, Nauti Spirits sits on a sprawling, 60-acre farm. In 2016, retired U.S. Navy commander Steven Miller opened the distillery in partnership with the farm’s owners, Corey and Dorey Bryan. Nauti’s signature vodka, distilled from sweet potatoes and corn grown on-site, gins and rums can be found on liquor store shelves across the state. But to buy the bottles, it’s worth traveling directly to the source, where enthusiastic staff mix concoctions in the bar-like tasting room that overlooks the crops. —Shelby Vittek 

916 Shunpike Road, 609-770-3381

Pine Tavern Distillery

Monroeville.

When Bob Schmid moved his family to a 10-acre farm in Monroeville in 2005, he didn’t anticipate opening a distillery on the property. But years later, when his stepson, Bill Cox, voiced a desire to get into distilling as a hobby, the family went about it the legal way. Turning the horse barn into a distillery, they opened Pine Tavern in 2016. All spirits under the Muddy Run label are produced on-site, including the Honey White, a clear spirit distilled from corn and honey produced on the farm; and a blackberry-flavored brandy, made with blackberries from Mood’s Farm in Mullica Hill and local chambourcin wine. Bourbon and rye whiskey under the Fedwick’s New Salem Spirits label is distilled in Kentucky, then aged at Pine Tavern before bottling. Members of the family, whose home is within sight of the barn distillery, can be found manning the stills or mixing cocktails. Next to the rustic tasting room is a large, timber-frame building, where musicians regularly play on weekends. Francisco Capellan from Stone House Cigar Co. in Bridgeton hand rolls cigars every Friday. —Shelby Vittek

149A Pine Tavern Road, 856-358-1076

Recklesstown Farm Distillery

It’s difficult to picture a more idyllic setting for a distillery in the Garden State. Recklesstown Farm Distillery is true to its name, located on a farm owned by the Probasco family, who have worked the land for generations. They craft spirits with corn, grain and potatoes grown on the farm. Vodka, gin, rum and moonshine are distilled on the property and available for sale in the tasting room. The ample space of the farm has also helped it endure over the past year, allowing for visitors to make online reservations and enjoy house-made cocktails while social distancing. Mixers and other ingredients for their cocktails are also grown on-site, giving each creation, as the family says, a true sense of “farm to glass.” —John Holl

2800 US-206, 609-784-8046

Silk City Distillers

“Nothing has changed in 300 years,” says James Bednar, “except the equipment is shinier and has computer controls.” But since launching their operation in 2015, Bednar and his three partners have created a number of distinctive potions. They make maple syrup, then age one of their bourbons in the casks used for the syrup. Silk City’s bourbon adds wheat to the usual blend of corn, barley and rye for a sweeter note. In December, they released a 100-proof whiskey aged 4-1/2 years. This year they will release a “very nutty and caramelly” quinoa whiskey. The large tasting room is open, but at 25 percent occupancy is limited to 12 people. —Eric Levin

321 River Road, [email protected]

From left: A classic daiquiri with rum, lime juice and simple syrup at Striped Lion Distilling; Erin and Kevin Wright make pot-still rums with organic molasses. Photos by F elicia Perretti

Striped Lion Distilling

Erin and Kevin Wright are proud rum fanatics. Since 2006, when the couple tasted a “revelatory” aged rum, they’ve amassed a personal collection of more than 300 bottles. When the Wrights decided to open a distillery, they chose to focus exclusively on the sugarcane-based spirit, which they make using molasses. “We don’t feel the need or desire to do more,” says Erin. Kevin, an IT expert, oversees the distillation process, while Erin, a pediatrician, is the tastemaker behind the lounge-like tasting room’s drink menu, which features classic and Caribbean-inspired cocktails. Opened just after Thanksgiving, Striped Lion is the newest distillery to join the state’s growing roster. —Shelby Vittek

740 North Broad Street, 888-998-0519

Skunktown Distillery

In 2014, Paul Hyatt decided to turn his hobby into a career. “I’d already made my own beer and wine,” he says. “The next step was distilling.” In 2016, he opened Skunktown Distillery, getting its name from Sturgeonsville, where Hyatt lives, a Hunterdon County town known as Skunktown until 1827. Hyatt hand peels all the potatoes used to make his vodka, which serves as the base for the juniper-infused Golden Gin and tea-infused Rooibos Gin. For the Thatcher’s Rye Whiskey, he sources rye from Warren County. The most popular bottling is a fall-forward Apple Pie Moonshine, a mix of vodka and rum blended with apple juice, maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon. —Shelby Vittek

12 Minneakoning Road #110B, 908-824-7754

Sourland Mountain Spirits

Ray Disch, cofounder of Triumph Brewing, left beer behind to launch Sourland Mountain Spirits with his wife, Erica, in 2015. Their son, Sage, helps manage the distillery, located on an 8-acre farm it shares with Troon Brewing and Brick Farm Tavern. Sourland sources product as locally as possible, including malt and grain from second-generation farmers in Ringoes, and Jersey blueberries for a blueberry-honey flavored vodka. Head distiller Jeremy Myers crafts an array of vodka, bourbon and rum, but Disch says the distillery’s pride and joy is gin, especially the barrel-aged bottling, which he says tastes as if “gin and bourbon had a baby.” The rustic tasting room is small, but outdoor seating is spacious and scenic. —Shelby Vittek

130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road, 609-333-8575

The historic building that is home to Tadmore Distilling Co., bottom right, has two lounge areas, like the one where owners Steve and Natasha Vitale warm up by the fire. Natasha, top right, serves a bourbon on the rocks in Tadmore’s tasting room. Photos by F elicia Perretti

Tadmore Distilling Co.

B efore it was home to a distillery, the 230-year-old building in downtown Salem was a private residence, Masonic lounge and business office. High school sweethearts Steve and Natasha Vitale had a more spirited vision for the historic property when they purchased it, opening Tadmore Distilling Co. in October 2019 with the goal of attracting more tourism to a struggling town. The distillery is nano-sized, with Steve, a chemical engineer, in charge of distilling rye- forward bourbon with grains sourced within 15 miles, as well as white and aged rums. Natasha, who works in marketing, welcomes guests in the tasting room on Saturdays, when you can get a behind-the-scenes tour for $5, followed by cocktails in one of the cozy lounges. —Shelby Vittek

90 West Broadway, 856-485-0750

Train Wreck Distillery

Mount holly.

In 2017, father-and-son duo David and Aaron Diamond opened this distillery in a refurbished train station in historic Mount Holly. Using a pot still, they make vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, and rye and single-malt whiskeys. Enjoy them in an array of classic and seasonal cocktails in the old-timey tasting room. —Shelby Vittek

25 Madison Avenue, 609-288-6300

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3br distillery.

Brothers Aleksandr and Maksim Zhdanov found their inspiration for 3BR in the story of their late grandfather, Oleg, who bootlegged in the Soviet Union during the country’s prohibition days. The brothers are starting the distillery—which was awaiting its state license when this issue went to print—with three cofounders (all fellow Rutgers alumni). 3BR distills split peas to create vodka and gin. They’ll also be making a liquor unlike anything currently available Stateside, which Aleksandr describes as “flavorful, closer to a whiskey in terms of our production.” The tasting room, due to open this winter, features large windows with a view of the tall still as well as a 50-foot concrete bar spray-painted to resemble the Berlin Wall. —Shea Swenson

7 Main Street, 862-259-5991

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Where would the Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Society have been without Isola’s infamous gin? Perhaps they wouldn’t have even formed their lifelong friendships … And they certainly wouldn't have had so much fun!

While alcohol was scarce during the war, today there is an abundance of locally produced alcohol and fine-drinking establishments to visit - whether you are a fan of craft beers or artisanal gin. Gin lovers must try one of Guernsey’s very own boutique gins while visiting.

Meet The Gin Makers - Wheadon’s Gin

Widely stocked throughout the Island, this artisan gin takes inspiration and ingredients from the Island’s maritime environment, giving it a unique and authentic local taste. Luke Wheadon, the proprietor of Wheadon's gin, explains - “I draw a lot of inspiration from our island home and each infusion features a key ingredient that I source locally, so Wheadon’s really is a taste of Guernsey.”

Luke takes a truly hands-on approach to crafting Wheadon's Gin and can sometimes be found foraging on the south coast for rock samphire to infuse his infamous Rock Samphire and Pink Grapefruit Gin. He also works with a local horticulturalist who grows an incredible range of rare citrus plants in large glass houses on the Island.

Meet The Gin Makers - Blue Bottle Gin

The award-winning Blue Bottle Gin is another boutique gin distilled within the Island that draws inspiration from the beautiful coastline for its handcrafted taste. Alongside the traditional juniper, drinkers can delight in the tropical (almost coconut) scent of the local gorse flowers, which annually turn the Guernsey cliff tops into fields of bright gold. These flavours are complimented alongside the sweetness of nutmeg and hint of cubeb pepper.

Blue Bottle Gin is the creation of head distiller, Matt, whose interest in Gin and passion for the craft of distilling was rewarded when he was made a Scholar and Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Distillers. Blue Bottle Gin can be found at various bars and restaurants throughout Guernsey.

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