Came across this place by accident while driving through Roscoe. What a great find! Excellent and helpful staff with all the answers. The bourbon is very good, and the gin is amazing. I have tried many different gins, but their "barrel rested" is out of this world good. If you are anywhere near Roscoe, this place is a must see. If you aren't near Roscoe, it's still worth the trip. Take the tour, taste the products and check out the cool stuff in the gift shop. read more

Really friendly lady did the tastings in the front in the cool bar/store area. We were in from out of town. The vodka is really good! I bought a tee shirt and a bottle of vodka after we took my sister in law for her 21st. She realized she likes Gin bc of Prohibition! read more

Phenomenal place in Downtown Roscoe. The food is amazing especially paired with one of their specialty cocktails. Always have great music and customer service as well! We go frequently! read more

Up from NYC for a few days in nearby Livingston Manor, and drove over to Roscoe for the afternoon. Prohibition Distillery is the best non-nature related attraction around. They offer free tastings and tours (you should still tip) to provide a better sense of their small batch vodka, gin and bourbon. Jim, who helped us with our tasting, and Kyle, our tour guide, were both knowledgeable, passionate and personable. Tours begin on the half hour and last about 20 minutes. Afterward, you can head back to the tasting room for any purchases (they also have hats, shirts and glasses in addition the the liquor), or over to the alley next door where they have a nice outdoor set-up to enjoy cocktails ($8 each). Bring a deck of cards and enjoy a Roscoe Mule or one of their other creations. read more

Small batch distillery making vodka, gin and bourbon. The tasting room is very cool and, if they added some bar stools, would be a cool place to host a small event. They are more than happy to give you a tour and a taste. I tried the vodka and bourbon. The vodka was very smooth and clean tasting. I didn't care for the bourbon, but I'm not an expert bourbon drinker. My husband felt the gin had a little too much alcohol burn for his taste and he is a gin drinker. We ended up buying a bottle of the vodka because it was good, and who doesn't want a bottle of booze on their shelf that's called "Bootleggers" by a distillery called "Prohibition Distillery". read more

Pretty much the best vodka and gin I've had in awhile. I had a tasting of vodka, gin and bourbon at a food & wine show. Straight vodka chilled - almost no taste. I was amazed. I'm not a fan of gin but it also had a very mild taste. Not a huge fan of bourbon so I can't compare it. I can't seem to find any place that sells this brand in my area though :( It would definitely be my go-to vodka - even above Ketel one. Plus I love that it is from NY! If you find it in a store....buy some. I've had people suggest other small batch vodkas to me but I'm always disappointed. They don't compare to bootlegger! read more

Awesome staff! Great craft cocktails! Chris is a wizard; not only does he make a mean Roscoe mule, he can also whip up a killer Thai chicken wrap. Check them out! #prohibitiondistillery #toscoeny read more

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You CAN NOT experience Roscoe NY Or even the Catskills for that matter And not stop at the Distillery ! Amazing Vodka Amazing Bourbon The tour is very interesting Stop in and enjoy it !!!! I recommend !!!! Vinny Barbato read more

This place is the bomb. You have to try the cocktail bar. I had the cocktail in which the mixologist infused it with honey. Listening to the live music and sitting on the three person swing was a trip Been coming to the Catskills since the60s and this place is a find. The only problem is they close at 8pm. Give me a break!!! What's after that ...Netflix??? Come on ! Lenny B. read more

The vodka, gin, and bourbon are all excellent, and I don't even like gin. The vodka was one of the most delicious I've ever tasted. Very nice tasting room and servers. When I visited, they said they were building a bar next door that would be open in the summer. That will be a great addition, so you can actually hang out there, beyond just doing a tasting! read more

My favorite place in all of Roscoe. Tips go to the veterans so don't hold back on your purchases. The spirits are awesome. Smooth as ice. Presentations are done very well with explanations of everything about the process of creating these great spirits. The gin was my favorite so good I was ready for an IV read more

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A lovely weekend in Roscoe was made even better by a visit to Prohibition Distillery. My boyfriend and I were just about to grab lunch nearby when we saw the sign saying "tasting room open". Obviously, this was too good to pass up, so we headed over. Immediately upon walking in, we were greeted and invited to join the tasting that had just started. The whole tasting experience was great. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the drinks. After the tasting, we toured the facility. We ended up buying a bottle each of the vodka, gin, and bourbon. We were admiring the cute bar area outside and ended up staying for another hour or so, drinking some tasty cocktails and chatting with other visitors on the porch swing. Both of us had an amazing time and we will definitely be back next time we are in Roscoe! read more

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PROHIBITION Spirits are masterfully crafted and AWARD Winning--for good reason! Taste the GIN! I hate gin but this is some kind of herbal MAGIC! I had a Negroni that blew my mind. Also excellent smooth Vodka for summer V&T Favorite. Very cool old place! read more

My wife and I love this place. Awesome spot for relaxing with outdoor drinks. Was here many years back and now they have an outdoor bar and drinking area... along with some lawn games. Super friendly staff. Brought our baby girl, so suitable for young kids and dogs (there were several there). read more

My husband and I visit Prohibition once or twice a year. We stock up on spirits and experience the tasting room. We've had the tour as well, led by Brian, it's so interesting to watch the process and hear the history! The people who work here are very knowledgeable, super friendly and welcoming. There are so many great spots to shop and eat nearby, we always look forward to our trip! read more

Great spirits and food. Very accommodating to a large group with 5 dogs. Great outdoor seating area. Food and staff was amazing. Definitely coming back read more

Always friendly and knowledgeable staff! Love the gin!!!! Vodka and bourbon are amazing too! Beautiful bottles and labels! Have a great outside bar in the summer! read more

Excellent!! We enjoyed the tasting room and the tour of the facility was exceptional. We learned a lot about how liquor is made and could easily return with more questions. Highly recommended! And, of course, buy their booze! (Particularly the bourbon.) read more

What a GREAT find. A small distillery making really Amazing booze. The owner is knowledgable and gave us a really interesting tour of the facility. Learned a lot about their process and got to taste their line of goods. The Vodka is SUPER smoothe which set us up for amazing Gin and easy drinking whiskey. I am NOT a gin girl, but I could do this Gin. To top it all off, he let us taste their favorite Bloody mary mix which they sell. This was the best mix I have ever tasted-- Lots of layers of flavors, not just heat/pepper -- it built with every sip. Excellent. We bought a Bootlegger vodka and a whisky and the bloody mary mix to go along with our free shot glasses we got from our tour. Oh AND they let us come in with our furbaby, Waffles. So dog friendly, people approved! stop by! read more

There seems to be a booming microbrewery and microdistillery movement in the Catskills. Prohibition Distillery represents some of the best. The distillery started out producing gin only. High quality, very aromatic, and easy to mix. More recently they started distilling vodka and whiskey. The vodka is very nice; I found the whiskey, however, to be quite harsh. The distillery has an on-site tasting room, where knowledge staff (owners?) gladly explain anything to you. They also have for sale a number of items, notable among them a Bloody Mary mix, which perfectly complements their vodka. If you are visiting the area, or are up for a pit stop on your way to Binghamton or the Finger Lakes, leave Route 17 at Exit 94 and visit Prohibition Distillery. read more

What a great find in this part of upstate. Robert was well informed and very personable. The barrel rested gin is amazing. Looking forward to spending many evenings enjoying. read more

Visited the local eatery while checking out properties, the trout crostini for lunch was fabulous. Staff was great. Keep up the great work. We'll be back. read more

We stopped by for drinks outside and some live music. The drinks were delicious and reasonably priced, and the live music was great! The staff was super friendly and helpful. We bought a bottle of gin to bring home! read more

This place is a must see for anyone going through Roscoe NY. The distillery is housed in the old fire dept building. I did the tour and tasting. The tour was given by Brian who is one of the founders of the Prohibition Distillery. The tour was very informative and the tasting afterwards was great. If you stop by on the weekend, definitely hit up the alley bar next to the distillery. They have various drinks made from the vodka, gin, and bourbon that they produce. read more

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This place is awesome! Just to look at it from the outside, it is buttoned down! Inside is just the same, everything is just so, but yet the staff are totally laid back and friendly. They make Vodka, gin and whisky. We had our dog with us, and were told, bring her in as long as she's friendly, and you're willing to clean up if she makes a mess...can't be fairer than that. If you're traveling along the southern tier, take five minutes to stop and take a look. read more

We stopped here on a whim- and I have to tell you, it did not disappoint. We went there on one of the coldest days we've had in 2017 so their outside pavilion is closed. Apparently in the summer you can have drinks outside and there's live music. (I will for sure be back to experience that.) the owner gave us a tour and he was very informative. We paid $10.00 per person and got a free shot glass. You can pop in any time and do a tasting, donations are welcomed and they go to veterans! You can't beat that. You pay for drinks and you help someone at the same time. The vodka is the best I have ever tasted in my life. It goes down like water. I have never had gin in my life and we carilla purchased a bottle of gin! It was so delicious. The ambiance is very welcoming - the people very friendly. I will be back in the summer for sure. This is a must do! read more

Very small distillery with a great vibe. They gave my husband a tour but it was all in one room. The stuff was good enough to buy a few bottles of it. Very cool retro vibe and a cool place to stop and pick up some locally made booze. read more

Fantastic spirits - awesome music on sundays and really tasty cheeses and drinks at the bar!!

Well whenever we go through roscoe on the way to our farm we stop in for their vodka, I always thought out was awesome but tonight whilst decorating the Christmas tree and making a martini I told my wife how good it is, being a bit skeptical like she tends to be I said, let's do a challenge...... So we poured a dash of 5 different, "top shelf" vodkas, guys who won hands down.....yep bootleggers, THE BEST THERE IS, enjoy!!!!! read more

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We decided to check out this distillery on our way home from our little weekend getaway. Weren't sure what to expect since we had lackluster results at Catskills Distillery the day prior. Our experience at Prohibition couldn't have been better! We got a really interesting tour explaining the processes for all of the spirits, even got to smell samples in between the processes. We had a tasting of all the spirits, with explanations of what makes them unique and things to watch for. The spirits themselves were of excellent quality, very pure, clean vodka, a citrusy gin, and warm, spice/nutty bourbon. We ended up buying a bottle, though I wish we'd bought more. They referred us to a close-by brewery "Roscoe Beer Company" and we swung by afterward, another wonderful experience. read more

Very cool---Former fire department building. Free tastings, but don't forget to donate because the funds go to families of fallen Navy Seals. Extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff! read more

Their bourbon is better then their flagship vodka which is over refined and tastes watery. There are however much better bourbons for the price .I've stopped recommending it to friends. The Catskill Brewery is a much better destination. They are much better at finding a balance between being a tourist attraction and part of the community. read more

We've passed​ this place several times over the years and never had a desire to actually stop. However, for some unknown reason, my wife and I decided to take a look. I'm not a spirits guy, more onto beer or wine but my wife likes traditional alcohol stuff. I remember the place from when it was an actual firehouse and I must say that the repurposing of the structure was done masterfully. They kept so much of the original wood craftsmanship and feel of the old place. The staff is VERY, VERY warm and friendly. It took my wife seconds to feel as if we had known these people for years. The product that is being made there is OUTSTANDING!. Like I stated before, I'm not into distilled spirits, but I loved the Vodka, Gin, ​and Bourbon. It wasn't harsh nor possessing the usual burning that has kept me away from this stuff. The flavors were inviting and warming to the gullet. They are having a big bash on Memorial day with food and live music...gotta go!...anyway, stop by the Prohibition Distillery in Rosco NY, it would be well worth the trip for downstaters. read more

We went to the Prohibition Distillery on a Saturday afternoon while up in the Catskills for the weekend. We stopped by around 6 before dinner for a tasting and tour. Robert was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and we had a great experience with him. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

Seriously the best vodka I've ever tasted. It's right off 17. Must stop. Free tastings!!!!

An awesome find. A great tour. And the guys loved the sampling. Staff very knowledgeable & friendly. A must on any to do list.

Fantastic place with the most knowledgeable staff. The absolute best tasting that I have ever had. I learned so much!!!! I highly recommend going out of your way to stop here. read more

Walked in to try out the samples, walked out with a bottle of gin and vodka. The vodka was really smooth and went down way to easy. The gin had a great citrus note and was not to dry. The burboun was good but I am more of a scotch and gin person so I may not be the best judge on them. My only concern is that when I run out I won't be able to easily get more being from out of town. The gentleman that served us was very friendly and knowledge about their products. I would recommend trying this place out. read more

I bought a groupon for the tour and shot glass to take home. The groupon is WELL worth it and the distillery itself is awesome!! WE had a wonderful tour, I learned a lot. the best vodka i have ever tried and all the alcohol were awesome!! I'm not a big drinker but i loved this tour and tasting read more

Great amazing vodka, great gin and fantastic bourbon . The people who work here explain how their Liquors are made.