Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery 14 Grist Mill Lane, Gardiner, NY 12525

"What better thing to do when the wind chill factor tries to keep you indoor than to visit a distillery. Enjoyed a few hours at Tuthilltown Distillery and the 7 samples I tried in the tasting room. I ended up with 2 bottles that I couldn’t walk away from and some gifts (shot glasses) generously given to us by the staff. The staff were welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable. Do plan to return for the tour provided once the weather is better. Until then, have my 2 bottles to have at home…"

"Authentic craft distillery, first in NYS since Prohibition. Located at 1788 Historic Tuthilltown Gristmill. Responsible for passage of the precedent setting FARM DISTILLERY ACT which reclassifies small craft distilleries as a Farm Use leading to the rebirth of agricultural distilling of NY grains and fruits."

"Good self guided tasting! 20 dollars for 6 mini sample bottles of their current releases(out of 8 or 9 that you can choose from). Nice laid back tasting room and bar that you can drink the samples or order specialty cocktails made with Hudson Whiskey. You get to keep the Hudson Whiskey rocks glass as a souvenir as well the samples bottles"

"Our experience at Tuthilltown Distillery was truly exceptional, largely thanks to Matt's outstanding tour presentation. His extensive knowledge, engaging demeanor, friendliness, and welcoming attitude made the tour thoroughly enjoyable. The Hudson whiskey selection surpassed expectations, offering a diverse and impressive range. We left eager to return and explore more. Kudos not only to Matt but also to the entire staff at Tuthilltown Distillery for creating a welcoming atmosphere. An extra perk was the convenience of free EV charging, showcasing their commitment to a positive and forward-thinking visitor experience."

"We came here for a quick whiskey tasting, and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Our bartender (forgot her name, but she was lovely) was extremely knowledgeable and helped guide us into choosing the 6 spirits we could try. We ended up doing 3 and 3 and sharing the vials. You also get complimentary rocks glasses. We had a fun experience trying the spirits but what really made us enjoy the place was the specialty cocktails they have, and the personalities of the employees. Everyone working there was so friendly and welcoming and we felt right at home. I wish I had written down the names of the drinks we had, but one of them was like a breakfast cocktail in terms of taste (bacon, pancakes, maple syrup, and even had a whole egg in it as well). The other was one with ginger beer and apple vodka. We loved both of our drinks. They tasted fantastic and had beautiful presentation. This place was lovely overall. Again, as much as we liked our tasting, it was the interaction with the employees and the cocktails that really stood out. The ambiance of the bar added to that. It was clean, quiet, and relaxing. Next time we plan to do the full tour of the distillery, which we didn't have time to do that day. Definitely check them out!"