In 2015, over a few pints of Southern Tier beer, we had an idea. (Truth be told, it’s a place where lots of our great ideas begin). What if we took the same hard work, craft attitude and innovative thinking that helped us grow our brewery, and applied it to distilling?
Not by carting off to Kentucky, but by building a distillery right next door to our brewery in the woods of Lakewood. We would source local materials. Experiment with recipes that shared some of our time-honored brewing traditions. And create a sister company offering craft spirits.
We proudly distill with the majority of our ingredients coming from right here in New York, earning us a New York State Farm Distiller’s license.
Today, our bourbons patiently age in oak barrels racked five high. In the meantime, we’re crafting bourbons, whiskeys, vodka, and gin, sure to warm the soul on a cold winter’s day.
We invite you to stop by The Empty Bottle for a taste.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we make our spirits by taking a guided tour of our distillery! Discover the history of Southern Tier Distilling Co., see our 1,100 gallon stills, and check out our rack house with over 500 barrels. Tours cost $15 per person and must be booked in advance. Must be 21+ to sample. Email: info [at] southerntierdistilling.com if you’re interested in scheduling a tour.