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    Kings County Distillery

    4.4 (167 reviews)
    ModerateDistilleries, Tours
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Alexandria R.

    Sometimes, you need an activity for date night--but when you're a foodie, something edible (or at least drinkable) has to be involved. So, we went on a distillery tour and tasting! Tour: 4.5/5 Ethan (I think I'm remembering that right) was amazing! He's clearly super knowledgeable about the distilling process. The only reason I'm docking half a point is that it was hard to hear him at times--a mic would've helped. Bonus points for the two cats roaming around! Definitely a memorable touch. Tasting: 5/5 As a whiskey lover, I really appreciated the flight and the dropper of water to help bring out each flavor. My favorite was the blended whiskey, while the peated and coffee-infused ones weren't quite my style--but still impressive, especially since peated whiskey is rare around here! Overall: For $20 per person, this experience was an absolute steal. I made sure to use my discount immediately to grab a nice bottle of rye!

    Sam H.

    Their whiskey tour was so informational! I'm not much of a whiskey or bourbon girl but I found out I liked the darker option. The tour guide is nice and wiling to answer all your questions. You get a flight of 5 different drinks and a tour of the now distillery. It's only an hour long and you get 10% chip of any drink plus a free glass shot.

    I really wanted to love this place. I had been a kings county bourbon fan since they bottled Brooklyn Bakery bourbon under the Last Lantern label. Visiting their tasting room in a historic area sounded like a journey that needed to happen. When I arrived I thought the place was really cool. Located in a gate house this place oozed with history. Despite this the vibe was something that I didn't love. It wasn't anything in particular but it seemed really elitist and hipsterish. They did offer flights and I tried some and while the bourbon was definitely good, it did not garner the hefty pieces demanded of most of their bottles. Plus with only one person tending bar, it took nearly 20 minutes to have a pour of whiskey. I loved the architecture, liked the bourbon, but felt like the vibe didn't suit me... I even was wearing flannel! Worth visiting but definitely not going too far out of your way for.

    Cocktails
    John R.

    The ambience alone is worth the visit! This tasting room is located inside of the gate house of the Brooklyn naval yard... A historical building from the late 1800s... The service was proper and the drinks were very well made with local spirits.... Definitely worth the visit... I look forward to going back for the whiskey tasting

    Barrel room

    We visited on Sunday and started with yummy moonshine cocktails at the bar. Nando was our bartender and was very attentive and stirred up such tasty drinks we had to have 2 each! We then did a tour with our guide Erica who taught us about the history of the whiskey and the distillation process, followed by tasting of their award winning bourbons and whiskeys. She was very informative and friendly! Would highly recommend for a fun outting!

    Racquel B.

    Really enjoyed our impromptu stop in here. We were walking to downtown Brooklyn but decided to pop in for a drink. First, the interior is beautiful. It's somewhat rustic, distressed brick walls and just enough decor. The bathroom is my favorite, pristine with candles and dimly lit. There's so much attention to detail here and it's lovely. It was a beautiful day and we almost never pass up an opportunity to sit in a garden but the tiny nook was too cute not to sit in, so we sat inside. But on to the reason we came--the drinks. I decided to do a cocktail because I felt what better space to have a whiskey beverage than the distillery. Had the penicillin which is one of my favorites. It was good but just a bit too light on the whiskey. I ended up adding some of my partner's bourbon trio to give it the kick it was missing. Next time, we'll plan a visit around the tour schedule. Overall, highly recommend!

    Whiskey flight

    Our tour guide Rick gave such an amazing tour, he was extremely knowledgeable about the process of how whiskeys/bourbons are made. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

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    Tiffany H.

    This place is great. All about bourbon. We stopped by on our way out from Rooftop Reds around the corner ( that place is over rated) You order on yr phone n pay for it. Then yr server will bring you the drinks. Amazing tech. There's a tour of bourbon they offer but really, I was not interested bc I will not remember it. I wanted to drink, not learn something on a Saturday ( sorry, I'm sure the tour is amazing) The Penicillin drink is amazing. It's my new favorite drink. Perfectly balanced sour sweet. I ordered ice cream, not realizing they bring you the whole pint! Oh lawrd the calories! It was good but it was a lot. The place is super cute. Go visit n discover local bourbon.

    Voodoo chips ($1) and the Penicilin cocktail
    Tiffany L.

    We couldn't make it in time for our reservation at Rooftop Reds so came here instead! I had heard they were doing whiskey tastings for $35 in their outdoor tasting room which I think is a great activity, but they were fully booked so we just enjoyed drinks in their outdoor garden! There was only one person working both the cash register and the bar -- felt so bad she was the only one on a busy Saturday but she did a great job. You have to get chips with every drink but it's only $1, and they are soooo delicious. I ordered the Penicilin cocktail (lemon, ginger, honey, bourbon) which was very refreshing. There's a good amount of picnic tables available and you can bring your dog as well. There is no indoor seating but there is a restroom indoors you can use. Keep in mind the restroom is not super accessible. Upon entering the building, you sanitize your hands (the restroom is also only one person at a time), and walk down a very small and steep winding staircase to get to the restroom.

    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 5 ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED. I know it's already high at 4.7, but this is the vibe. It a bit hard to get to, I know, I know. But it's in a castle type & I am just in love. I can't remember when it closes, but it's definitely an after work vibe or Sunday afternoon date. I'm not sure what it's like at night, but I also don't think the hours go into that late. Highly recommend, highly recommend if you're a whisky fan. A great spot to go solo and read a book. And afternoon date. A group of friends. One minor minor comment: if you go in the summer, be prepared for a lot of mosquitos! Not sure if it's because of the location or what. But next time I go, I will be wearing a lot of bug spray.

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    Britney C.

    I highly recommend taking the tour here! The staff is knowledgeable on the history of the Navy yard area and the distillery itself. You get $2 off a cocktail that can be used after the conclusion of the tour. It was fun being able to taste the different bourbons and whiskeys from the distillery and my group even bought some to take home. If you love bourbon/whiskey and history, this is the place for you!

    Penicillin
    Sherene N.

    I'm sure due to COVID-19 things are quite different then they usually are. There was an outside picnic like area with regulated seating distancing. One female who appeared to run the show at the window where you can order. A few drinks on the special menu. Penicillin with Peated Bourbon, Lemons, Honey and Ginger. Moonshine with Strawberry and Mint, Old fashioned Bourbon. I chose the Penicillin as it was most appealing to me. It was super tart and tangy due to the lemons and a perfect amount of sweet from the honey with a light smokey undertone from the process of peating the bourbon. It was delicious as I am keen to tart/sour tastes. Moonshine was a bit rough for my taste. If you like a Vodka undertone with a light candied strawberry taste of sorts, go for it! My sister and her friend liked it. I preferred the Penicillin. They are sold in 100ml and 200ml bottles with prices varying from $10-16. Tip:: the $10 is one small cup and the $16 pours two cups on ice of course. All in all I would definitely troop all the way back to the BK Navy Yard to visit again in normal times. The lady there was very sweet and accommodated us even though she had a scheduled class and intended to close earlier. Very pleasant vibes.

    Kaitlin P.

    Not the biggest alcohol person, but number one fan of cute interior designs and amazing ambiences. Stumbled upon this distillery while walking around brooklyn and it was quite the experience. When you walk in, it feels like you are transported to mid-evil times. Sadly, I don't remember the names of the drinks I got, but they were pretty yummy. If you prefer more fruity alcoholic drinks this place carries a good selection along with some hard whisky's and bourbons. I would revisit this place solely for the ambiance of if I could.

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    Brendan was an amazing and funny tour guide. Drinks were great. Highly recommend taking the tour and having a drink or two!

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    Amazing whiskey tasting with a very knowledgeable guide!! I couldn't recommend this place enough, 10/10

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    Ask the Community - Kings County Distillery

    Hi there, are children welcome/allowed (a 6 and 7 yr old) in a group of 4-5 adults?

    Can you go just for drinks and a bite?

    Sure. Our food is in the snacks zone: nuts, cheese and crackers, but many visitors come for drinks and flights and skip the tour.

    Are dogs allowed here?

    Outside, yes; inside, no.

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    The tour was very informative and peaked my interest in further learning the whiskey making history of NYC.

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    Widow Jane is a great distillery located in Red Hook Brooklyn. I took a tour and tasting last week…read moreand it was interesting. You don't think that NYC would have a top notch bourbon distiller but they do with Widow Jane. I took a tour last week while visiting and had a good time. Ryan,the tour guide, is also an employee in the distillery. He was informative and the story behind how Widow Jane started was fascinating. They are now affiliated with Heaven Hill which gives them national exposure and distribution in all fifty states. I came here because one I was in town and two a neighbor gave me a bottle of WJ bourbon as a gift a couple of months ago and I really like it. I had no idea they were in Red Hook and he told me that they are in Brooklyn. Anyway, I stayed after the tour and had a couple of cocktails at the bar. The Sazerac and Old Fashioned were top notch. Definitely pay Widow Jane a visit if you happen to be in Red Hook.

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    2.9 miGreenpoint
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    If you're looking for something different and fun to do in Brooklyn - add this tour & tasting on…read morefor a fun day. The tour was about an hour all together, including the tasting. Steven is the owner , bottler, shipping, & production manager. He has a unique background coming from Wall Street to Gin Developer! I purchased a bottle of the plum Gin as it was unlike anything I've ever tasted and smooth‼ Trivia : Business is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This area was settled originally by the Dutch and they named it Groen Hoek(green corner), as it was once dense forest . The name anglicized into Greenpoint when the English took over.

    Purchased a Groupon deal for this local gem. Tour is very informative as the owner Steven goes into…read moreserious detail of how the business was started and the roots and history of gin. I'm a huge fan on gin and tonic my preferred brand was always Bombay until I tried this. While waiting for other guests to arrive we were offered 3 different drinks with the 3 different gins. I opted out for the popular gin and tonic. During the tour we sampled their three gins: the traditional dry, the old tom, and a unique beach plum variety. Hands down this was the best and unexpected gin tour as well as tastings. Ended up buying their traditional dry and the beach plum variety which goes deep into getting the plums from Long Island. Amazing tour and very friendly tour guide Steven, purchase the deal and you will not only learn about gin but have a blast.

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    I have been dying to go to All Points West Distillery for a long time! After trying their vodka at…read morea Yelp event a few years ago I was sold. I decided to do their tour on a Saturday with a group of friends and I'm so glad we did! This place is definitely one of Newark's hidden gems! The distillery takes walk-ins but I would 100% recommend doing a pre-booked tour. Prior to your visit, buy your tour ticket on their website or Groupon. The ticket comes with a drink, a tour of the facility, tastings, and a souvenir! The owner Gil, is knowledgeable & so welcoming! He gave us an informative tour and allowed us to taste a few of his great products. If I had to choose two favorites I would go with the Malt & Grain Pot Still Whiskey and the Cathouse Pink Pepper Gin. The whiskey, gin, and vodka are all so smooth. You really can't go wrong with any choice! The bartender was amazing & gave us great conversation along with recommendations for drinks! This place is BYOF (bring your own food) so feel free to order a pizza or a light dinner from somewhere nearby! This was an awesome experience & I will definitely be back!

    All Points West Distillery is the perfect place to check out some local spirits, host a small…read moreevent, and come on by for a happy hour. each craft cocktail is created perfectly, smoothly, and made with all the spirits at All Points West. The Drinks range from 9.00 to 12.00 i believe. however, they are made very well and strong. Gil is very helpful with organizing private tours and small parties. you will receive tastings of whatever is currently in process. i personally hate Gin and whiskey, but i am drawn to the licorice notes in the gin and the smooth taste of the whiskey here. he has so much information about the local distillery history, the process of making liquor, and overall interesting knowledge about alcohol. tour can be 20 to 30 mins. street parking outside, and ive always been lucky to get a spot! my only complaint is how hot it is in here. ive come here in april and in july, both times i was covered in sweat.

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