Very cool distillery and restaurant in the Hudson Valley. I can't really speak to the service…read morebecause I was there with a large group of college alumni (nearly one hundred folks). But the food was so well prepared that it should be recognized. We started with a very tasty pork belly bao with hoisin sauce. Their house salad was a very well presented and interesting salad. But they knocked it out of the park with their entrees: roasted branzino with asparagus in a beurre blanc sauce and a strip steak served on a bed of caramelized onions and mushrooms in a bordelaise sauce. In particular, the steak, ordered medium rare, came out tender and perfectly cooked, and was of very high quality. Finally the sticky toffee pudding cake was served warm and was delicious. I would highly recommend the food here. Kudos to the chef!

Title: Exceptional Tour and Truly World-Class Spirits…read more My visit to the Hudson House Distillery was an outstanding experience, elevated by a personal tour with the founder, Charles. The location itself is breathtaking, set in a beautifully restored historic mansion right on the Hudson River. However, the real highlight was getting a behind-the-scenes look at their distillation process. Charles was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate as he walked us through their production of rye, bourbon, gin, and vodka. A must-try is their vodka, which Charles proudly explained is distilled a remarkable 12 times. I can confidently say it is the best vodka I have ever sampled--exceptionally smooth. I was also impressed by their other spirits: Northwest Passage Gin: This gin stands out because it uses naturally soft water sourced directly from their artesian wells. Black Creek Bourbon: I was fortunate enough to sample a limited Founder's Batch of this bourbon. It is truly hand-crafted, made using limestone-softened natural artesian well water. The depth of care and quality put into every bottle is evident, and the personal details shared by the founder made the spirits taste even better. If you have the chance, I highly recommend asking for the tour--it provides an incredible appreciation for the craftsmanship at Hudson House Distillery.

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.

This place is a beautiful escape from the chaos. Came here on a quiet night but I hear they get…read morelively. The location is tucked away in the woods not too far outside the city though. Gorgeous property and amazing wine, spirits, and THEY MAKE DOCS CIDER!!!! I've always bought it but never knew it was made so locally. Worth a drop by, they have a cool taste testing flight that gives you a nice little run down of everything and the bartender is amazing at explaining it all.

If you're in need of a fall activity, Warwick Valley is the perfect spot! Screaming autumn vibes…read moreall around with beautiful scenery, apple picking, & apple cider donuts! This is my fav spot to visit during the season every year! Their wines & ciders are SO delicious - I can't get enough of their pumpkin cider! If you don't know where to begin, they have tastings of their wines, spirits, and ciders so you can find your drink of choice. The staff is also super welcoming and knowledgeable during this so you learn so much about each beverage. It does get very crowded in the fall so plan your visit accordingly.

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.

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!

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.

Excellent distillery! The sangria was amazing, it was different than other places but in a great…read moreway! Also the Oktoberfest was great and we even tried the seltzer, everything so tasty! Family and puppy friendly as well. The staff is amazing! We were sitting on the deck on my birthday and and gentleman worker just handed us a mason jar filled with beautiful flowers to have, such a pleasant surprise! Typically they have u-pick flowers for $15. Inside there are many options for hanging out, you can even go upstairs where there are more couches and chairs. The food truck outside was a nice touch, and it's cool they switch it up for variety.

Such a. Nice quaint place in Pine Island NY…read more The OCD cocktail is great and the other drinks too. Fun place. Great to relax. No crowds.

Denning's has been a part of the Beacon scene for years. Over time, the quality of the stuff coming…read moreoff their stills has improved measurably - the Beacon Bourbon is, in fact, pretty righteous and there is usually a turquoise-topped bottle of the stuff front and center on my home bar. A real bourbon aficianado friend of mine from out of town, after tasting it, looked at me shocked and wanted to know where the heck it came from!!! Also, the Friday Happy Hour at Denning's is a real treat. The prices are very, very Happy Hour-esque and even if you hang for a while after you're not going to get murdered like you would other places in town. Alana (their amazing bartender) mixes great drinks, all featuring Denning's booze. Amy, the hostess (who mans the tasting room) is as welcoming and nice as they come. The room has its charms! It is a distillery, not a super high style bar though. So set your expectations accordingly. But I am a big fan and you will find me here with regularity as I roam the streets of town. Worth a quick detour off Main if you are an out of towner for sure.

We came in on a beautiful Saturday and got thrown out within seconds because they "don't allow…read moredogs". Funny, considering they don't serve food and the very first picture that comes up for their business is a dog. Tells me everything I need to know about this business, which is - no thanks.