Excellent local distillery in the Catskill Mountains of upstate NY…read more My girlfriend and I visited on a Saturday afternoon in May after hiking for a few hours. Business was slow so the woman serving drinks offered us a free tasting of their four main liquors: vodka, gin, maple spirit, and rye whiskey. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to give us detailed descriptions of each one. I'm no liquor expert but the gin and maple spirit were both delicious. We bought a bottle of each and can't wait to tuck into them later. We stayed for a few cocktails as well and really enjoyed their pleasant tasting room. If liquor isn't your thing, they also offer a few local wines and beers. Highly recommend checking this place out when you're in the area!

Union Grove Distillery was owned by a husband and wife team that was dedicated to keeping the…read morefacility interesting. They offered free tours AND tastings, created seasonal cocktails, and even possessed a full event calendar. Their tasting included the Vly Creek Vodka, Drie Brook Rye Whiskey, FirGIN, and the Catskill Mountain Maple Spirit. The vodka was uniquely composed from wheat and apples, giving it a hint of sweetness and making it smooth enough to drink straight. The rye was excellent and not overly harsh, and the gin was packed with various herbs. The maple beverage was 80 proof and resembled a sweet rum or bourbon. I was not the hugest fan of the gin, but the others were all terrific! Also, the woman that hosted our experience was a complete sweetheart! There was a bar where you could order cocktails that included their products and a lounge in which to enjoy them. I opted for a seasonal blend of vodka, lemonade, and watermelon that was freshly-pressed by the owner. It was strong, but also tart and refreshing. The Union Grove Distillery provided a highly engaging and informative tasting, as well as a comfortable environment in which to enjoy their crafted liquors.

This place is part bar part gift shop. Lots of random baseball related things for sale including…read morelocal beer and spirits. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks. The old fashioned was good and used local bourbon. All the local beers are on tap. The bartender was very nice and the service was good. You won't want to take your kids in here.

Very relaxing, comfortable, attractive place to lounge around and drink well-concocted libations…read more Nice seating, Nono e to rush you, and live music, too. Noisy and happy and a great place to recharge.

Good bourbon under the new label. Very smooth! The whiskey is also good. I hope they bring back the…read moregrappa! Great bar staff and crowd!

Great place to sample their products or just have one of their numerous cocktails. Owners very…read morefriendly and genuinely interested in your opinion. Everyone very sociable and loved the old building housing the tasting room, no cold warehouse look. Definitely will visit again.

Friendly, small operation that has surprisingly lots of open hours. We happened upon here by…read moreaccident. Sadly they were out of their bourbon, but happily they sell smaller bottles which made a great thank you gesture.

Great atmosphere with live music...lots of food and drink options as well. The distillery offers…read morefree sample tastings of their whiskey, rye and other spirits so you can try things before making a purchase. Really fun place to stop on our way back from the lake house

Still a cute place. Called Do Good Spirits now. No McClures pickles and that's fine. They have toma…read morebloody mix. Sure it's just as good. Really cool outside area now with chairs and couches to hang. Music in the background. Nice staff. Picked up a bourbon cream. It's excellent. No tasting this time. Have to drive lol. Still a cool spot to check out. And dogs allowed!! Saw a water bowl.

Coming during the offseason really is disappointing sometimes and we weren't able to try any of the…read morefood. The good thing though is that they have tasting of their spirits year round. Our server was really friendly and explained everything to us. I'm not much of a rye whiskey drinker, but I found that I preferred the rye over the regular bourbon. The place also had a relaxed vibe. A mix of art, caskets and rustic decor to round it out. If you're in the area, stop by and have a taste.

We came for the gift shop, which sells creative scented candles, bottles of liquor, and other…read moreunique items you wouldn't find anywhere else. We stayed and enjoyed a deliciously cheesy pasta dish, heirloom tomato toast, and fantastic cocktails. Our dog enjoyed the visit too as she sat outside with us while we ate. We are glad we stopped at the gift shop to bring a special piece of Callicoon, NY with us. This place is perfect to hang out and also walk away with something cool for yourself and your loved ones.

Get out of your every day, mundane routine of the same 'ol same 'ol breweries and distilleries and…read moretake a scenic ride to Marathon to this quiet, quaint and cool distillery... Dragonfyre. You will be happy you made the trip. Sure it's off the beaten path but isn't that what life is all about? Find a beaten path then make the best of its experiences. When you arrive you will be greeted and treated by the proprietor. A genuine, hard-working distiller who loves his craft. See his passion come to life in this distillers whiskeys. My suggestion would be to do what we did and get yourself a flight of the various options and decide for yourself which one is right. There's Apple-based whiskeys, whiskey's distilled in maple barrels, to 110+ proof heavy duty stuff, there's a nice selection for all. Oh, and don't forget to try the slushy's. Don't bother with the sampler, dive right into the largest one they offer. You probably won't be the one driving back at that point. These are outstanding! Inside the gift shop you'll be astounded by the array of dragon themed trinkets and gifts. Even the restroom holds its own uniqueness. You can sit inside or outside, either way you will be glad you took the trip.

So cool and worth the drive. Much has changed with the process and the number of offerings since my…read morelast visit 2-1/2 years ago. During COVID owner Vince did a virtual event, but the experience here cannot be enjoyed quite the same unless in person. From 5 to 10 or so, all are very good with my favorites falling in both old and new. Such a fun and interesting place , the same to be said of the Owner and his whiskeys. I cannot say enough we were there for almost 2 hours and even picked up a few Christmas gifts. always an adventure and fun!

Great find on a beautiful day! Tastings were all good and of course we left with a bottle!read more

We visited with our niece and nephew and got to do the tour with them. It was their first time…read morevisiting such an establishment. The tour was very informative and the wines and whiskey were delicious we picked up the cinister moonshine which is way better than fireball and their Cabernet Sauvignon too is very delicious. Lovely spacious tour and the owner was very welcoming. Thank you for a great time!

We had guest visiting and we always pass by this place so we thought, why not give it a shot!? It…read morewas a cold rainy day so we ran in not knowing what to expect. I think this is an awesome distillery and I can see it being even more fun in warmer weather! This place is know for whiskey and rye. It's cool because they do sampler in a little vile glass which I think is creative. Their cocktails were also super delicious! The service was great! It's seems that they definitely have regular customers that come in. It's not too big of a spot but there was a lot of seating both tables and around the bar.

A nice whiskey distillery with a bar/tasting room and nice outdoor seating by the stream. I love…read morethe beautiful ambiance of the outdoor seating area - its flanked by trees and you can listen to the gurgling sounds of the stream while enjoying your drinks. This distillery is also has grounds you can walk around and explore (not too big though). We took a peek at their aging/storage room with wooden casks while there, as well as their distillery. We were treated to a free, small sample of their whiskey at their bar. Its a nice stop when in upstate NY area.

Nice distillery located just outside downtown Cazenovia. There is a ton of outdoor seating, outdoor…read morestage and some outdoor games like cornhole with fire pits. Inside there is a small bar with some seating. they do have several food options on their menu. The brie cup appetizer is pretty good. The Buffalo chicken wing appetizer is ok but we got it. It came with mostly small broken chips and it was hard to dip into. We've gotten other things here before like tacos have been good. They have drinks flights that are creative and tasty. They also have live music inside and trivia on Monday nights. They also have an upstairs space for events.

On one of the first warm spring days, we visited with our daughter and her work friend. We were…read moreable to sit in a distanced group of Adirondack chairs around an incredible fire kettle (that wasn't lit -- daytime and warm enough). When we arrived back at our daughter's home, our son-in-law asked how it was. Her response was, "It was great." That sums it up well. There's a variety of mixed drinks using their on-premises gin and vodka as well as a small assortment of local wine. A sign says that you must order food to purchase drinks. Fine with us. The food choices at this time are snacky: chips and guac, brie bites, chips and salsa, nachos, etc. Everything but the brie in pastry cups was gluten free. The building is very nice and the family owners are as friendly as can be. I also visited a couple days ago and bought a bottle of gin. It's different from my normal preference but since they offer a small taste, it's easy to tell if you'll like it before purchasing. Finally, I like that they bring a chip/contactless credit card machine to you. It's similar to units that are common in Europe. I like that so much better than handing over my card. Receipts can be printed or emailed. It's very slick tech and very secure. I like supporting small, local, family operated businesses and this is a good one. It would have been 5 stars with a more extensive menu.