I have been dying to go to All Points West Distillery for a long time! After trying their vodka at a 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! read more

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All Points West Distillery is the perfect place to check out some local spirits, host a small event, 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. read more

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I can tell you that you will be thrown back a bit when you first arrive... it's a very unassuming place, but don't be alarmed.... you're in for a tasty, interesting good time! Really small inside, so I appreciated that there were just a few other couples in our group--during these times. Upon entrance, we were greeted with a really tasty Old Fashioned. That definitely helped everyone loosen up and set the mood for libations to come. Jace was really thorough in his tour which lasted about 30-40 mins. We learned all about the distilling process for whiskey, rum, vodka, and gin. After the tour, the party began with very generous tastings of all of the above (except rum). You're able to order another drink or two at the bar from their very well-rounded menu--made by a very friendly bartender Anastasia. I loved the pink peppercorn hibiscus gin... left with that and some whiskey to go. Highly recommend this experience! read more

Such a cool place overall. When you first walk-in the environment is very warming . You are greeted with a mimosa and a menu of the bar. They also provide three shot glasses with whiskey and gin. I went in the tour and it was very informative. Learned so much about how whiskey and beer is created and fermented . After the tour we can sit and order from the bar. I tried the funk the pain away, which is more of a pina colada type of drink which taste great. My cousin works here so it's a plus. He also gave us a good idea of what to expect. The owner of the distillery was really kind and had a good sense of humor. read more

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My husband and I came here for a whiskey tasting that included a short tour of the facility. From the outside at night in a part of Jersey you are totally unfamiliar with, the block is dark and creepy. And the public entrance is not noticable until you walk completely up to the door on the side of the building. Once inside we were greeted by Jessy at the bar. We had a few drinks while we waited for our tour to start. Jessy was energetic and helpful. She helped us pick out quite a few drinks based on her questions about our taste preferences. The tour was led by Gil the owner. This guy knows his stuff, basically a walking historian. So he guides us through the process of how he makes his liquor and even let's us sample some at different stages to see the importance of distilling and aging. They mainly sold whiskey and 80 proof and 104 proof vodka at this location. The Gin he sells has 13 flavors such as licorce, starnise, black pepper, juniper, lemon zest and orange zest. And the corn whiskey which Gil ages for a year tastes AWESOME! read more

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One of the best brewery tours .... Why ? ... You get an informative tour about the process of their drinks ( whiskey, Vodka and Gin) ...You get a souvenir shot glass (A choice of three ) and a drink prepared by a bartender. They have a drink menu with more selections than a regular bar. Parking is on the street Do not get discouraged just because this place is located in Newark read more

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The tour was worth every penny. Plenty of drinks and a long & informational tour. Very friendly staff and the whiskey is delicious.

This place was great. I enjoyed the space and really enjoyed the tour of the distillery. The guy was very knowledgeable and it was fun speaking with him about the different spirits he makes. Their whiskey has also ended up being my favorite. While expensive, it tastes delicious and I enjoy knowing it comes from nearby read more

This was our final stop for the day of our Northern Jersey Distillery Tour on June 5, 2021 and it didn't disappoint. Had to make a reservation due to Covid 19 and occupancy restrictions. We had a Tour of the facility with a Tour guide explaining how the spirits are made and bottled. It was very informative. There was a fee to reserve, which included a cocktail and a tasting of whichever of their spirits you'd like. I tried the pepper vodka, very nice! They also make rum, gin, and whiskey. All very good. Another good spot to visit! read more

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Go visit the distillery, its and awesome experience. My wife and I planned some activities to do on our adventure around New Jersey. We found them on Groupon, a tour, shot glasses and drinks for 2, great find. Location is a little hard to find and the entrance is actually on the side not on the street where the gate entrance is. When we arrived , there was a group of 3 females finishing their tour. They looked like they were having a good time, each one with drinks in their hands, so I began to get excited. The atmosphere was welcoming and the music was bumping. We had a seat next to the bar, where we were given a list of drinks and we selected our 2. I got a whiskey sour which they make with egg whites, which I thought was odd but i found out its the natural way to make a sour without use of sour mix. Drinks were strong and delicious. Finally, the tour. The owner of the distillery, Gil, walked us around his small warehouse and gave us a tour of his thoughts. He was very fascinating to learn not just about the production of whiskey or gin but to understand why he makes his whiskey the way he does. This you will find out on your tour, no spoilers! We returned to the bar, ordered 2 more drinks and ended up staying for another hour chatting with Jess, the bar staff and Gil. We will return to get our black cat whiskey. read more

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This is a great local small business. I took a tour with Gil who took a lot of time to explain the process and also shared some of his experiences with getting permits and building out the space. Really fascinating and I could've talked to him for hours. Small bottles are sold for $24 and large bottles $32. There are about 10 cocktails made in the tasting room ranging from $7-$9. This is definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

All Points West Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Casual "hard liquor " fans to craft distilled aficionados: IF.... - You want to taste and and enjoy top-shelf Pot Still Irish whiskies, gins, and vodkas. - You want to be fascinated by the technical process of making high quality spirits (less "Willy in Woods mixin' mash" , more "Big Bang Theory") - You want to laugh about crazy "wiskie-business" stories... (1640's Staten Island colonial settlement torched to cinders by otherwise peaceful Lenne Lanape Indians after being wronged by local whiskey Barron) note: it sounds funnier on the actual tour - You are on a layover at Newark Airport and want a quick dash of local culture (12 minutes away Taxi/Lyft /Uber) -You're from the Newark Metropolitan Area and you want to spike that "local pride" section of the brain - You're from New York and you heard Newark is the real deal Go All Points West... read more

Really fun time learning about whiskey and trying out the products. Would recommend to go with friends and have a drink after the tour. Don't drink and drive get an Uber! read more

So much fun and nice drinks. A different and interesting outing. Their alcohol is delicious too. Highly recommend the tour

Really like their 104 Vodka. It was interesting to compare their 80 Proof version which is very neutral in taste to the 104 Proof which has less of the flavor stripped away. Their Cat House Gin was good as well. Take a look at the Yelp photos to see the door. No sign, just a bell. Disconcerting, like a real speakeasy. The tasting room is set up as a bar with stools and a few high tops. Place was almost full about 6:30 on a Friday night. Mostly regulars. Worth a try in you support craft distillers. read more

This is the best distillery. The owner is extremely informative. The whiskey is amazing... In fact everything is amazing! read more

All Points West Distillery - Distilleries Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Amazing experience at this distillery located in the cut in Newark NJ! This distillery was a little strange to find but the cool thing is the area has good street parking and it's nice and quiet so the distillery is super low-key and let's be honest, who doesn't like that when hanging out on a Saturday? My girlfriend purchased a groupon for us to try and I must say I couldn't have been happier with the experience! Although there isn't much space to tour, the owner was incredibly informative! He broke down historical techniques and explained how they are relevant in the distillery practices at All Points West! He even gave some history on the amount distilleries available now in newark as opposed to years ago! In addition to actual learning happening, which I truly appreciated, there was sipping and smelling happening all throughout the tour! My girlfriend and I ended up getting 3 drinks each and a bottle of gin to go! We would have stayed longer but had reservations for dinner. All of the liquor was smooth and tasty but if you're into gin, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE GIN AND THE LARGEST BOTTLE AT THAT! It was our favorite! It is so flavorful and has a hint of something special. I'll leave the flavor profile out so you may experience it on your own! This place is not to be missed! We will be back! read more

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Fantastic local place! Gil (purveyor) and Anastasia (bartender) definitely made us feel very welcome. Vodka and gin taste great compared to others around the same price point. Atmosphere is very similar to a "Mom and Pop" distillery. Definitely worth a visit. Can't wait for the whiskey! P.S. don't let the outside fool you, the entrance is on the side of the building. Either open the door or simply ring the door bell! read more

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Such a great experience! Staff is super friendly, the vibe is amazing, and the drinks are delicious! I've lived in the county my entire life and All Points has officially sparked my curiosity to explore more out Downtown Newark. Definitely coming back! (Also-- Black Pepper Vodka was something I never knew I needed, but now can't imagine life without!!!) read more

I have wanted to try this place since it open because I live locally and I finally got around to it this weekend. Did a tour with Gil (the owner). The tour was super informative and you got to taste the spirits during the tour. I really liked the tour because the owner gave you a great history lesson while explaining his own distilling process. We stayed after the tour for some of their delicious cocktails. I would highly recommend coming to take a tour and hanging out at their bar. The drinks are also reasonably priced. And yes like the other reviewers said. The door is on the side. Just go on in. read more

Read about the Distillery and immediately wanted to go and purchase Xmas gifts. This is a must for Newark residents and lovers of good drink. The hosts are so welcoming the tour was extremely interesting and the vodka and gin were amazing. Especially the gin: although a vodka lover the gin was exceptional. read more

Amazing! We came on a Friday evening for a tasting/tour. The owner Gil did a great job explaining the vodka and gin distillation process. We even got to sample their whiskey. Overall, a great place to check out in Newark! We will definetly be back with friends! read more

No frills industrial set up with bar and distillery more or less in one room. Potent but smooth vodka. Tasty gin with a lot of flavors going on. Simple menu of cocktails but something for every vodka or gin drinker to try. Owner/distiller/tour guide was very much into his craft and super informative about process. He is currently working on some whiskey that I look forward to trying. Easy street parking. Enter through side door. Bring home a bottle. Great world class gift idea with made in NJ /Newark theme. read more

The bartender Jess was awesome and the cocktails are absolutely fantastic, and reasonably priced. The gin was the best gin I've ever tasted. And the vodka and the whisky were very smooth. It's a gem in the ironbound. read more