Gin · New York
Gin Distilleries in New York
Tour 9 gin distilleries in New York. Each offers visits, tastings or experiences you can book directly — including Breuckelen Distilling, Finger Lakes Distilling, Last Shot Distillery.
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Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery
Adirondack foothills farm distillery near Lake George
About gin distilleries in New York
New York is one of the most exciting places in America to explore gin. With the highest concentration of distilleries east of the Mississippi, the state offers everything from juniper-forward classics to experimental, botanically inventive bottlings, and Brooklyn in particular has become a hub. Greenhook Ginsmiths, launched in Greenpoint, has built a reputation as a gin specialist, using vacuum distillation to create bright, aromatic spirits and barrel-finished Old Tom expressions. Nearby, Breuckelen Distilling makes its Glorious Gin entirely from New York State grain, layering botanicals like rosemary, ginger and citrus over a wheat base. Beyond the city, the picture is just as rich: Finger Lakes Distilling crafts gin overlooking Seneca Lake, Catskill Distilling Company works in the scenic Catskills, and farm distilleries such as Harvest Spirits, Springbrook Hollow Farm and Tenmile root their gins in local agriculture. With Black Button Distilling in Rochester and Last Shot Distillery adding to the spread, New York gin spans urban distilleries and rural farms alike, giving visitors a remarkably varied trail to follow.
What makes Gin here special
New York gin is defined by range and craftsmanship rather than a single house style. In Brooklyn, Greenhook Ginsmiths has become known as a dedicated gin maker, using vacuum distillation to preserve delicate floral and citrus notes, and ageing an Old Tom in ex-bourbon barrels finished in sherry casks. Breuckelen Distilling takes a grain-to-glass route, distilling Glorious Gin from New York wheat and building flavour with botanicals such as rosemary, ginger, lemon and grapefruit. Upstate and in the Hudson Valley, farm distilleries lean on local agriculture, sometimes growing or sourcing botanicals and grain close to home. The state's farm-distillery framework encourages this local sourcing, so a New York gin can carry a real sense of place. From the polished, aromatic gins of the city to the rustic, agricultural character of rural producers, the category rewards tasting widely.
What to expect from a Gin tasting
A New York gin tasting typically blends technical insight with hospitality. At a specialist like Greenhook you might hear about vacuum distillation and barrel finishing; at Breuckelen, about distilling from New York grain. Flights usually move from a flagship dry gin through more unusual expressions such as Old Tom, barrel-aged or fruit-forward gins, and many tasting rooms finish with a gin and tonic or a cocktail to show the spirit in context. City distilleries offer compact, neighbourhood experiences, while farm and Finger Lakes producers like Catskill Distilling, Finger Lakes Distilling and Springbrook Hollow set tastings against attractive rural backdrops. Tours of the still and botanical room are common, and staff are generally happy to talk through the recipe.
Best for…
This category suits gin lovers who want variety, from classic London-style pours to creative, barrel-aged and fruit-forward expressions. It is ideal for travellers combining a Brooklyn drinks crawl with stops at Greenhook and Breuckelen, and equally for those touring the Finger Lakes or Catskills who want to fold gin tastings into a scenic itinerary. Because so many producers also make a polished gin and tonic or cocktail, it works well for groups who enjoy finished drinks as much as neat tastings.
Frequently asked
- Which New York distilleries specialise in gin?
- Greenhook Ginsmiths in Brooklyn is known as a dedicated gin maker, and Breuckelen Distilling produces its Glorious Gin from New York grain. Catskill Distilling Company, Finger Lakes Distilling, Black Button Distilling and several farm distilleries also make notable gins.
- What styles of gin can I find in New York?
- A wide spread, including juniper-forward dry gins, aromatic and floral styles, barrel-aged Old Tom, and fruit-forward expressions. The variety reflects how many distilleries operate across the state.
- Can I taste gin in Brooklyn?
- Yes. Greenhook Ginsmiths in Greenpoint and Breuckelen Distilling are both Brooklyn-based and offer ways to taste their gins, making the borough a strong starting point for a gin trail.
- Are New York gins made with local ingredients?
- Many are. The state's farm-distillery framework encourages using New York-grown grain, and producers like Breuckelen distil from local wheat, while farm distilleries draw on nearby agriculture.
- Do farm distilleries make gin too?
- They do. Harvest Spirits Farm Distillery, Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, Tenmile Distillery and others produce gin rooted in local farming, often in scenic rural settings.
- Can I combine gin tastings with a wider trip?
- Easily. City visitors can pair Brooklyn distilleries with sightseeing, while travellers in the Finger Lakes, Catskills or Hudson Valley can add gin tastings to a scenic route through wine and farm country.