Kings County Distillery
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Kings County Distillery is a distillery located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York City. It is known for being the first distillery to operate in New York City since Prohibition and is recognized for its high-quality, small-batch whiskey production.
History[edit | edit source]
Kings County Distillery was founded in 2010 by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell. The distillery initially operated out of a 325-square-foot room in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before moving to its current location in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 2012. The move allowed the distillery to expand its production capabilities and offer tours and tastings to the public.
Production[edit | edit source]
The distillery produces a variety of whiskeys, including bourbon, rye whiskey, and moonshine. Kings County Distillery is known for its commitment to traditional distilling methods, using copper pot stills and aging its whiskey in small barrels. The distillery sources its grains from local farms in New York State and uses a unique yeast strain to ferment its mash.
Products[edit | edit source]
Kings County Distillery offers several core products:
- Kings County Bourbon - Aged for at least two years in new charred oak barrels.
- Kings County Peated Bourbon - A unique bourbon made with peated malt.
- Kings County Rye - A rye whiskey aged for at least two years.
- Kings County Moonshine - An unaged corn whiskey.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Kings County Distillery has received numerous awards for its whiskeys, including medals from the American Distilling Institute and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The distillery has been praised for its innovative approach to traditional whiskey-making and its dedication to quality.
Tours and Tastings[edit | edit source]
The distillery offers guided tours and tastings, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the whiskey-making process and sample a variety of products. The tours cover the history of the distillery, the distillation process, and the aging of whiskey.
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