We have been to this place many times always enjoy they bring in live music we love this place . Drink prices are more reasonable than some of the local competition. Girls making drinks are hard at it and we always get great service with a smile . read more

Krooked Tusker Distillery - Closed in porch for colder season at Tuskers - Distilleries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

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Three of us visited here in June and we all tried cocktails. None of us cared much for them, unfortunately. You can sit inside or out. They have a nice big porch area and also some picnic tables in the grass. Really nice place! Staff were friendly. read more

We have been to this place many times always enjoy they bring in live music we love this place . Drink prices are more reasonable than some of the local competition. Girls making drinks are hard at it and we always get great service with a smile . read more

Good liquor, just okay cocktails! Really sorry to write the second part because they are awesome people. Amazing property and a chill time to spend your time (regardless of group size). Loved their gin that they ate in a whiskey barrel. Highly recommend. They have a bunch of other gins that they make onsite. All their liquor is amazing if you taste them neat. The cocktails are a bit under thought. read more

Krooked Tusker Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

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I love a good distillery. So glad a group of friends and I stumbled upon this on a trip around Keuka Lake. We will definitely be back to this distillery. The menu options are plentiful and made expertly. The ambiance is great with live music and Cornhole set up for additional activities. Staff are friendly and attentive. Other tables were filled with locals who also were friendly and engaged in conversation. Great place! read more

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Loved the atmosphere at this place. Live music and good times! The staff was super nice. Lots of drink choices. So much fun hanging and dancing with my friends. Be sure to stop here for a drink or two and the perfectly popped popcorn! So many margarita flavors! read more

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Hannah was an awesome bartender and suggested several different drink options for us. The slushies we enjoyed were delicious. We loved the open tasting room and colorful merchandise available. Highly recommend. read more

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A short distance from Keuka and Steuben breweries... a nice change from all the wineries in the area. Pulling in there's tons of parking, I was a little overwhelmed with the many drink choices, had to take a minute to read of their menu options. My group grabbed their drinks and headed outback, where live music was playing. Outside there's so many different seating areas, we sat at a picnic table enjoying the sunshine. They have a nice cover for shade over a lot of tables. The place got really busy. Great place to hangout and enjoy some cold cocktails. read more

I appreciate an establishment with the owner working behind the bar. We had great drinks and fabulous service. We order the Pretzel charcuterie board which was also amazing! It came out warm packed full of cheeses and meats. The only negative thing I can say is that they were all sold out of their whiskey, which I heard so much about. Therefore I threaten the owner who promised they will have Whiskey in a few days and I will be returning.... Lol read more

Krooked Tusker Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

Amazing find! They have options that will please any palate with wine, beer and seltzers in addition to an extensive list of liquors. Very relaxed atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating. Must try! read more

Great little reprieve from the countless wineries and breweries. In fact, it's located about a half mild from Steuben Brewing Company, and Keuka Brewing Company. You can drive right by and never know it was there. This happened to me several weeks ago. Anyhow, you head up the dirty and gravel hill on a driveway and come upon a sparse looking plot of something growing. It was looking pretty sad for the middle of July. Anyway, Krooked Tusker Distillery has a gravel parking lot with plenty of space for cars, limos, and buses. The building itself it newly constructed with a large porch and overhang. We were greeted by a one-man band playing some music similar to Mumford & Sons. Take a minute to really review your drink option before committing. Make sure to ask about the specials on the board. Unfortunately, they aren't describing in full detail. I found the young staff to be on their game. Able to make accurately describe each drink as well as make each drink. All which seemed very involved and time consuming. Cocktails were $6 each. I selected the Sweet Old Fashion and they had me at the ice ball that was placed in my glass. My husband ordered the Blushing Rose which was pretty tasty itself. The rest of the party ordered different versions of the sunrise. Both also pretty good. Also, if you feel you've been over served, or feeling a good buzz from your beer/wine/distillery tour, then head to the back of the Distillery. There you will find 2 sheet pizzas on a table with a sign for everyone to help themselves. The back wall shelves were filled with different types of drink mixers and bitters, all reasonably priced. Lastly they have a men's and women's room. Ladies, I got locked into the woman's room, so, beware. No Joke. I unlocked the door and the vacant sign appeared, yet the door would not open. I pulled, I pushed, but to no avail. I had to knock on the door for 2-3 minutes until 2 gentlemen who heard me came and assisted me. PHEW! Close call there! Overall, tasty drinks, knowledgeable staff, decent prices. I'd definitely go back in the future. read more

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Stopped here during a weekend getaway in the Finger Lakes. They have enclosed their porch and added space heaters to help create room and easy social distancing during covid. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised by live music. Best part, they were welcoming to letting our pup join us! We got their margaritas and did some of their samples. Such a fun and laid back place to stop! read more

Krooked Tusker Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

I went here for the first time over the weekend, and we had an amazing time! I love the setup they have, with the outdoor but enclosed area. They had a nice band playing, and some really good drink speciality's. I tried their s'mores drink and it was absolutely amazing! My husband tried their harvest moon drink, and he said it was great! They also have popcorn their , you just have to ask for it. I also loved the fact that they allow dogs inside, since not many places do. We had a great expierence and can't wait to come back! read more

Krooked Tusker Distillery - Harvest moon & smores - Distilleries Near Me - Hammondsport, New York

When you have had enough wine & beer, it's time to hit the hard stuff at Krooked Tusker Distillery. Beautiful new building up the hill from the road. Vodka, unaged whiskey "hooch" and gin on the menu. Great, welcoming, knowledgeable staff. Tastings were $3 for three distilled samples and one mini cocktail. List of specialty cocktails as well, if you want to grab a full drink. Look through the window at the stills inside the distillery room. Nice deck out front for warmer weather. Glad to have a distillery on Keuka to go along with the other options. read more

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Server was very good. Drinks were watered-down and the vegetable tray was embarrassing. Imagine a couple carrots, snow peas, processed cheese in a waxed one inch wheels, celery sticks, hummus in a small plastic container, crumbs that used to be Stacy chips, and the most stale pretzel sticks I've ever had in a lunch baggie. read more

I absolutely love krooked tusker this is an amazing and welcome addition to Keuka. The staff is always friendly, helpful and master mixologists. They have a wide selection of their own craft liquors as well as a VAST selection of cocktails. I've had several...most are on their special boards and some end up making it to their permanent menu. But I've got to say the service goes above and beyond what you'd expect. Often they have live music on the front porch, they always have plenty of seating (with an amazing view) and all you can eat free popcorn. Come on...what else could you ask for when enjoying a wonderful beverage!! I love this place and would love to do a tour of their facilities some time!!! read more

If hiking, beer, lake cruising, lunch (with beer) and more beer hasn't been enough for you, southern Keuka Lake has one more surprise up it's sleeve. The Krooked Tusker is the lake's premier craft distillery. Featuring craft gins, vodka and whiskey, the distillery sits atop a mountain with breathtaking lake views. Named for the owner's love for elephants, this distillery also believes in the power of giving back. All spirits are made from New York State grains and a portion of all proceeds go to benefit local charities on a rotating basis. When I was there they were funding a local community garden. https://thegreengatsby.com/beer-tour-on-the-finger-lakes/ read more

Summary: Excellent liquors made in-house at this beautiful, dog-friendly venue! Liquor: Very cool flavors and excellent quality! We were very impressed with the selection and everything that we tried. Ambiance/View: It was like an oasis when we were there! If you sit in the right place you can see a sliver of the lake, but it was tucked in so nicely and surrounded by woods it was like a whole different world. The venue is nice too because you can see the whole distilling set up which the tasting staff was happy to talk you through. Plus the outdoor seating was perfect. Education: The tasting room staff was so helpful in explaining the distillation process and set up in the back; it really made for a really nice experience. Other: Folks were bringing their dogs here, so good news for folks looking for dog-friendly activities in the area! Just be sure that your pupper is leashed, or they won't be allowed in. read more

Atmosphere: Tucked away from the "main" road, this is a hidden gem! A great place to stop amongst all the nearby wineries/breweries. The deck is large and spacious and is the perfect place to sip their delicious cocktails. Service was wonderful as well. We came on a rainy day with two small children, and the thoughtful staff brought out several games for them to play with during our visit. Drinks: Delicious cocktails! I love margaritas and I was initially skeptical about their vodka-based margaritas; however, both the classic and the raspberry margaritas were amazing! They also make a moscow mule with "hot" ginger ale which is incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Will return for sure! read more

Love this place! Wonderful selection of cocktails. Great live music and friendly owners. Brought some to take back to Virginia!

This is a fun place with a variety of spirits for all palates. I had a peach margarita made with their vodka. It was amazing and I was able to buy the supplies to make it again. The view from their deck is beautiful. This is a good place to stop on Keuka. read more

This place has the best cocktails and they change frequently. The products they distill are really good, price is excellent. We have had to stop back several times to replenish them. Staff are great, knowledgable and friendly. Music on the deck is a fun time to relax and enjoy the nice summer weather. read more

Went to watch live music. I was was told to sit at a table for service but waited over 15 minutes. Place wasn't even crowded. Finally, went back inside and was given BIG attitude by tattoo girl. Never got a drink and left. I do not recommend this place. Lots of other establishments around. Management needs to work with wait staff. read more

This place is excellent. The drinks are very tasty and the service is excellent. We had a great time at the distillery. I will visit the place every time i'm in the area. 2018 Update: This place continues to my favorite place in the Finger Lakes. The staff was excellent. The drinks were perfection. The staff even changed a drink menu slightly to create a requested drink. The atmosphere was perfect. Our party had a great time and spent about 2 hours drinking and laughing. I will definitely be back. read more

Go for Sunday Bloody Mary bar and then you will be hooked! Everything they make is amazing! Hell Hound Houch, yum! Beautiful building and fun atmosphere! read more

I'm originally from Penn Yan, nearby town. I live out of town now, but I always try to make it to this place. We always have a great time going there. I've been a bartender for many years and they come up with some wonderful, unique drinks! It's laid back atmosphere and music are hard to resist! Go check it out and have some fun! Lori Y. read more

The best stop of the day on keuka Lake. Loved the blueberry margarita and the atmosphere was relaxed. Husband got the coffee vodka and loved if. read more

We made our first visit to our new neighbor, Krooked Tusker Distillery, last weekend. Friendly staff and delicious spirits- vodka, gin, whiskey, even hooch! Tasting for five was $3 and you can buy cocktails for $6. A large variety of drinks and bottles that can be purchased. We also enjoyed the food- great taco for four dollars. So, would recommend, especially if you get tired of tasting wine. Along with the many micro breweries now around Keuka Lake, this place is a keeper. 2018 update: Krooked Tusker just won gold and double gold for three of their gins. Well deserved! This is a great place that has become a favorite of ours. Hardworking, friendly staff, impressive facility, great products and committed owners. read more

This is one of the best distilleries in the finger lakes. Staff is very friendly and everything is very organized. The products are amazing. I highly recommend the QKA kismet vodka. read more

Our favorite place at the Finger Lakes! Delicious mixed drinks if you're not into tasting straight liquors. We spend a few hours there on the deck relaxing. They have fresh made popcorn that goes great with their drinks. Excellent! read more