To me, there's something special about a visit to Yankee Distillers. There's a sense of "We know…read morewhat we want to do, and we're gonna do it!" here that I haven't gotten from many other distilleries. Being off the beaten path, it's not someplace that will get a lot of casual drive by's - they get the people who want to come here. I wasn't sure what would be of interest to me here. After the tastings, I was very pleasantly surprised to find it would be their vodka! I'm not normally a vodka person, but there is a very short list of distilleries that make a vodka I can actually sip, and I just added their Eleven Lakes Vodka to that list, most likely right at the top. Finishing a very close second was their Rye. By the way, the ingredients for these come 100% from New York State. And with so many distilleries in NY shortening their aging, I appreciated that all their whiskies age a minimum of 6.5 years. The people here definitely love their craft and appreciate conversation with folk who have an understanding of distilling. If, of course, you can make it past the very effective guard dogs, Basil and Barley - though it's not so much they're protecting the place, just making sure they get their much deserved attention from you before, during, and after, your drinks. There's almost always something new going on here; when we arrived today's list had just been freshly laminated. Visit often.

This review will be short and sweet…read more The Yankee Distillery is making their own booze on site and serving it at a simple bar as soon as you walk in. They are going the extra mile by making authentic mixers made with real ingredients. Take one look at the container of bloody mary mix on the bar and you will see what I mean. I ordered the Manhattan and it was fabulous. Every sip was perfection. The owner is a very warm and happy fella who clearly loves his business. The other draw at Yankee is the team of pugs that meet you on arrival. They look like loaves of bread with smooshy faces connected. One will sit on your lap with out any coaxing! This is a happy place serving happy things. The bottles of booze are a bit pricey but the drinks are reasonable. Definitely get out and enjoy one soon!

It's great having a distillery in town. I went to the grand opening and tried the Gin and Tonic…read moreand the Hard Lemonade (strawberry infused lemonade with vodka). I probably should have just tried the gin and vodka neat so that I could taste them better. The G & T was good. Unfortunately the hard lemonade wasn't as good. The lemonade itself (not the vodka) tasted watered down somehow. I am assuming this must have been a result of the large crowd and busy night. This place shows a lot of potential. I really look forward to seeing them grow. They have happy hour specials ($2 off). Also, since the space is in a converted car rental shop there is plenty of parking behind the building. The spirits get 4 stars, the mixed drinks need a little more work so 3 stars for now. I think there is a lot of potential here and I will definitely come back and update my review once they have settled in a bit.

Cool local distillery currently making their own tasty vodka, strawberry vodka, and gin. They have…read moretours and tasting hours, ping pong, and tunes. There are also other local spirits and beers available. Highly recommended.

We had an amazing experience at Silver Bear. The owner Pete was so inviting and we laughed non stop…read moreat his stories. His engineering knowledge and background was refreshing. The level of care he had in his product was uncompromising. The tasting flight was only $4 and cocktails only $8. We had so much fun chatting it up and tasting everything. Got a few cocktails and even their award winning Berkshire stormy. Loved the bar and it had a little speakeasy feel because it's so hidden. A must visit when in western Massachusetts. We will be back!

What a great find!! We were in town for a family reunion and happened to stumble upon this…read moredistillery with my cousins, then we made it a family affair. The couple that owns the place was so nice and very accommodating. We opted in for the tasting and then went on to try about every drink on their menu. They were all delicious!! If I am ever in the area I will definitely be back. We wound up taking some bottles back to TX and CA as souvenirs!

Sunday funday ! Live music but not just any music ...the owners of this local distillery have an…read moreear for awesome musicians, draw friendly staff and bartenders, and serve up some drinks that beg for another! Go check it out ! This place will leave an impression that after you leave has you thinking about when can you get back ! PS .we didn't get to try the food from the food truck but Lobster is on the menu for our next visit real soon !!

Great place to try new, local flavors! We stopped on a whim and tried a Sly Fox Gin, and a variety…read moreof other bourbons and whiskeys. I enjoyed the gin - and the Adirondack Straight Rye Whiskey. Brought bottles of both home!

This is one of those places where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. There was a…read morelarger variety of liquors to sample or purchase here than I originally thought from looking at their website. Besides the liquors, they also have some local beers and wines available as well as some cocktails (see more below). I was able to sample many of the liquors. Of their whiskeys, their rye was my favorite. Their gin is a bit milder and possibly a gin for people who aren't huge fans of gin. Their Black Rock Maple bourbon-infused maple syrup is amazing. You only need a little bit when pouring it; it's quite sweet, and it's also 10% ABV!!! The ambiance is a big plus, with a very friendly and chatty staff. We were welcomed and felt at home instantly. Of course, our first greeting was by a very excited dachshund puppy who seemed to need to check out every possible smell on my shoes. You can order cocktails featuring their liquors as well, and they make their own syrups and sour mixes. They also feature Martini Mondays, with a variety of martinis available all evening for $7 each. That's a fun reason to come back even if you don't need to purchase bottles of liquor on any particular day.

Their maple bourbon is AMAZING!!!!! Only way to have an old fashion! I have given to tons of my…read morefriends who all love it! :)

I'm gonna say it, you enjoy a good cocktail, might as well swing by this place cause they have…read morethem. The service was very attentive. Our waitress checked in on us a few times, but it was very slow, so she was keeping busy which is great. I believe the owner was there as well and answered some e off the wall question I had about some other Yelp review pictures (the one with the barrels for sale cause that deal looked unreal!). This place is super clean and very inviting. Even walking in the door an employee was walking out and just randomly gave us a friendly hello while looking at the menu posted outside. Can't say much about the food, just had the ahi tuna which was good but the cocktails were on point and the whiskey was delicious and not overpriced for such a tourist destination. I thought maybe 4 stars would be fair but for service, hospitality and coziness of this place, gives it a Lake George 5 stars.

Good choice for light meal and drinks. The Bavarian pretzel with cheese sauce can be split between…read more3-4 people. The shrimp Poor boy, chicken sandwich and pizza were good. The Boom Boom shrimp from the appetizer menu were enough for dinner BUT the sauce is hot. Ask for the sauce on the side with extra ranch. The Small Pickle Martini was fun.

Wow, what an amazing time we had, celebrating my daughters 30th birthday!…read moreHoj, Kelly and everyone along the way made her day absolutely amazing. HoJ was an amazing tour guide and was so knowledgeable about the area and all of the places we visited. We were made to feel so special at each and every place and especially on the bus. Everything was arranged for us so it made it even more enjoyable and Hoj took amazing pictures for us to remember the day! The drinks and food were delicious, the ride was so much fun and the bus was spotless and comfortable. If you are looking for a fun, exciting experience like this, don't hesitate, book it soon! I promise you, you won't regret it! I am spreading the word because it was an amazing, unforgettable day! Thank you again!

What an incredible experience! I highly recommend booking with this company. They were…read moreresponsive, patient, and organized throughout the entire booking process. On the day of the event, it couldn't have gone smoother. Everything was executed perfectly and we were even treated to an impromptu tour of the brewing facilities at one of the locations. We will definitely be booking with them for another event in the future.