The spirits gal was wonderful. Tasted in a really cute room at the bar. Service was great and the…read moredrinks delicious. Can't wait to go back.

Tried the spirits tasting. Five 1/4 oz. thimbles. Liked the brown spirits a lot. A nice applejack,…read morea smooth rye with a hint of vanilla, and a decent bourbon. I couldn't see spending $49 for a bottle of applejack so plumped for a bottle of the rye. At hone, over ice, it's pairing well with an Ashton VSG. There's some nice outdoor seating, overlooking a small meadow with wildflowers if you care to have a cocktail.

I took my husband to Hillrock Estate for his 45th Birthday yesterday. We have been to rum…read moredistilleries in Jamaica, but never to a bourbon distillery in our own country, so we were very happy to try this. It was only about an hour or so away from our house, so this was a real treat. Even though it was a cloudy day in March, the distillery was so beautiful. We can only imagine how gorgeous it is in the summer. We ended up having a private tour since no one else had signed up for the 11am time slot - fine by us! Our tour guide, Bob, was very friendly and knowledgeable, explaining everything in great detail. After the tour, we had our tasting. The tour and tasting we chose was The Hillrock Distillery Tour & Barrel Proof Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie Plate - worth every penny! The bourbons were all absolutely amazing and the charcuterie plates paired perfectly with them. We ended up buying our two favorite bourbons, along with a pair of glasses and a hat for my husband. We are already trying to find another occasion to visit. Who knows...maybe we'll try The Founder's Tour next time. Thank you for making my husband's birthday so special. He was smiling for the rest of the day.

Incredible in every way. Visiting Hillrock today was really impressive. Was provided a great tour…read morearound the estate and enjoyed tasting some truly unique and impressive spirits. For me, customer service goes a long way and I really enjoyed the tour provided by Douglas. The Estate itself is beautiful. It was snowing today when I visited and I can only imagine how nice everything looks on a nice warm sunny day. I enjoy bourbon. Today, I was surprised that in addition to the bourbon that I genuinely enjoyed a number of the eyes. Big fan of Hillrock and will be back. For as beautiful as the property was, I was happy to find the tour to be laid back while still really informative.

Picked up the smoked maple bourbon at a farmer's market yesterday. Unlike most of the bourbons at…read morefarmer's markets or similar, this one is very good. Really liked the black walnut as well but purchased this one. They both have a nice edge to them along with the started flavor profile. And, that it's woman owned is a bonus in terms of the purchase. Glad to support them and also take home a nice bottle of bourbon. Cheers!

Excellent spirits. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Woman Owned Spirits. Nice little backyard with…read morefire pit and frisbee bowling. Food trucks most weekends. Can't wait to go back.

Excellent local distillery in the Catskill Mountains of upstate NY…read more My girlfriend and I visited on a Saturday afternoon in May after hiking for a few hours. Business was slow so the woman serving drinks offered us a free tasting of their four main liquors: vodka, gin, maple spirit, and rye whiskey. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to give us detailed descriptions of each one. I'm no liquor expert but the gin and maple spirit were both delicious. We bought a bottle of each and can't wait to tuck into them later. We stayed for a few cocktails as well and really enjoyed their pleasant tasting room. If liquor isn't your thing, they also offer a few local wines and beers. Highly recommend checking this place out when you're in the area!

Union Grove Distillery was owned by a husband and wife team that was dedicated to keeping the…read morefacility interesting. They offered free tours AND tastings, created seasonal cocktails, and even possessed a full event calendar. Their tasting included the Vly Creek Vodka, Drie Brook Rye Whiskey, FirGIN, and the Catskill Mountain Maple Spirit. The vodka was uniquely composed from wheat and apples, giving it a hint of sweetness and making it smooth enough to drink straight. The rye was excellent and not overly harsh, and the gin was packed with various herbs. The maple beverage was 80 proof and resembled a sweet rum or bourbon. I was not the hugest fan of the gin, but the others were all terrific! Also, the woman that hosted our experience was a complete sweetheart! There was a bar where you could order cocktails that included their products and a lounge in which to enjoy them. I opted for a seasonal blend of vodka, lemonade, and watermelon that was freshly-pressed by the owner. It was strong, but also tart and refreshing. The Union Grove Distillery provided a highly engaging and informative tasting, as well as a comfortable environment in which to enjoy their crafted liquors.

Well, I really liked this cidery a lot so it is turning out to be an homage and a tribute leaving a…read morereview here as opposed to giving a recommendation for Yelp readers to possibly follow through on as this cidery is now permanently closed. The cider that Steve and I was so impressed by was their Dry Cider, the classic version. I do love dry ciders and they are my preferred cider type over the really sweet fruity ones and this cider fit the bill and hit al the right spots to grant them five stars. It's very unfortunate that this cidery closed but cideries aren't immune to the shrinkage that craft breweries are going through which is resulting in a large amount of closures for various reasons. But it's especially unfortunate when a good product an brand goes under from this ongoing phenomenon.

Great spot to stop and take a break. Awesome drinks. And…read moregreats atmosphere. I loved the classic. Also a cafe is in the shops area to eat with your cold ciders. I highly recommended stoping in.

Went there on Sunday 2/2/25 after googling them. Said it open at 12 noon. Drove there expecting a…read morenice afternoon cocktail. Place was closed. Please update your hours on the internet. Wasted trip!! Most likely will never try again if you cannot advertise hours correctly.

It's totally worth the stop if you appreciate local spirits!…read more The ambiance is sophisticated and yet chill. The people working here and knowledgeable and efficient. There's definitely a following and a stopover crowd, but you're bound to leave with some new knowledge and a wetted whistle. The tasting price is perhaps a little steep, but the uniqueness of each of the products makes it worth it, especially if you think you might buy something to take home. Everything they do with maple is glorious, and the rye they make using Japanese barrels - while their most expensive - is very, very good. They also have a maple cream ($30) that is delicious. The shop also contains a lot of cute merch as well some single-bagged snacks. Check out the fridge in the back for Other Half beer (and others) and non-alcoholic drinks, too. And plan to stay a while! There's plenty of outdoor seating and fire pits.

I LOVE Dutch's Spirits. The outdoor area is just as cool as the inside. Plenty of picnic tables…read moreoutside and seating inside as well. They have food there now vs food trucks which is great. We shared brisket, Mac n cheese, and pulled pork fries. Deeeelicious!!! Drinks are always perfect too. They had trivia when we we there and they have music sometimes. It's such a great vibe and fun too with a playground. We will always come here when in the area. Highly recommend!!

Crafty cocktails and smooth whisky! We really loved the ambiance of this place! They have nice…read moreindoor and outdoor seating and they also have light food options! We tried various drinks and empanadas and everything was 10/10. They also sell bottles of whiskeys. Absolutely a must visit if you are in the area

Drinks were awesome and tasty! Lots of options from whiskey to craft beers. Loved the inside space…read moreand decor. Nice area to sit outside with lots of seating and a fire pit with a nice view. We also ordered several empanadas, they were brought out to us and piping hot and flavorful! Owner and the bartender were incredibly nice and talkative! Highly recommend! We wish we lived closer to be able to come back again soon!

Being a Southern California native my only knowledge about the Hudson valley was a whisky brand of…read morethe same name. It's a big place and being so spread out I didn't know what to do first or better yet if I drove to far in one direction would I miss something even cooler on the other side of the Vally. Que in the Hud-Val Concierge. After only a few days, I experienced so much; dining and drinking where soon to be colonial leaders and legends once did, siping hard ciders by a camp fire in the orchard where the cider was pressed, even a very formal Michelin star meal in a town renowned for its dirty Hippies (Woodstock) where we also learned the concert DIDN'T take place. The time I spent in the Hudson Vally and curated by Dana left me wanting to buy cabin and set up shop. I feel like there's more to explore but my very short trip was filled with places and things that would have never occurred to me alone. I really can't wait to get back and now wish all the places I travel had someone like Dana to show all the treasures they have.

Amazingly detail-oriented and customized trip! My husband and I had a volunteer trip to Puerto Rico…read morethat got cancelled (due to COVID), thus, extending our "layover" in New York. Not wanting to gather in the city or be around a lot of people, we shuffled off to the Hudson Valley and it was SUCH a welcome treat :) Hud-Val Concierge turned all of our desires into reality by planning an itinerary that was perfectly tailored to our vacation likes/dislikes. We safely (concierge was AMAZING with COVID protocol and protection) explored New Paltz, Kingston, Woodstock, and Rhinebeck during the winter and CAN NOT WAIT to come back during warmer months. Our main interests of NYC caliber food, hiking, antique shopping, and distillery/brewery tours were met with such precision and thoughtfulness. We loved ALL the restaurant recs (from low key breakfast burrito spots to Manhattan-chef'd fine dining), the outdoor bar atmospheres, the historic town and classic home strolls, and the wilderness exploration. Will one hundred percent use this service again!