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    Brien M.

    On one of the first warm spring days, we visited with our daughter and her work friend. We were able 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.

    Casey F.

    Madison county distillery was fantastic. We went around Christmas and my husband got a holiday themed flight. I got a gin flight. Both were delicious. The gin drinks were light and refreshing. The tacos were the star of the show. They were some of the best tacos I've had in the area. Staff was friendly and attentive as well. It's definitely worth the drive out from Syracuse.

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    Kendrick S.

    Such a wonderful place to come hang out. Some great signature vodka and gin drinks as well as local beer. The tacos are amazing as well as the buff dip, and the candied bacon is incredible. Come and see this place!

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    Antonia B.

    We love taking little day trips to Cazenovia from Syracuse, & I can't believe we've never stopped here! 5 stars all around. The staff was very accommodating and friendly, and my husband had a few free tastings of the spirits that they make. I tried their gin, and I can say hands down it's the best, most flavorful gin I've ever tasted. We had a few of their special cocktails, and they also have a great selection of craft beer. We got their chicken nachos, and they were fantastic. We are huge nacho fanatics and they lay them flat on the tray so all the chips get the toppings (the best way!) Their pico de gallo was great and the chicken had a nice smokey flavor. We saw on the wall that they won best taco; so next time we will definitely be checking that out. We noticed they have live music scheduled throughout the week and we checked outside and they had corn hole and some fire pits and plenty of seating. Can't wait to be back!

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    Ken H.

    In trying times, a slice of heaven. Amazing, warm family atmosphere with great drinks, tasty food, and friendly service. A must visit! Seriously, come here.

    This place a real find. Looking forward to coming back often.
    Kevin M.

    On a whim we stopped in to the distillery and found it to be a remarkable place. They are just getting things ramped up but it has a lot of promise. Got a drink and a super interesting tour of the distillery and spirit making process from the owner. The space is awesome and huge. Tried a special vodka mixed drink in the relaxed atmosphere and enjoyed a perfect Cazenovia fall afternoon. Looking forward to more outings soon!

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    Service with a smile, food that was delicious and plentiful, and a delightful Orange Crush cocktail. And the band was outstanding!

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    Fun cocktails! We got the taco flight and our favorites were the fish and beef. Great beer selection, a little bit of everything.

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    The fish tacos are delicious and the mixed drinks are strong! Definitely recommend the candied bacon- YUM!

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    I tried their gin, and I can say hands down it's the best, most flavorful gin I've ever tasted.

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    Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards

    Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards

    4.1
    (159 reviews)
    19.6 mi
    $$

    This past Friday I went to a concert at beak and skiff and it did not disappoint!!! I started with…read morea watermelon gin fizz, not too strong and definitely was delicious! The watermelon flavor came through just enough to where it wasn't overpowering. I shared a waygu burger and fries with my dad and it was definitely more than enough food. I was skeptical at first with the fries being around $6, but the portion was very large and definitely worth the money. The snack shack was packed but my food came out super quick and warm, the staff definitely knew how to handle a crowd!! We ended the night with a few cider donuts and a beautiful view!! Beak and skiff is definitely worth the hype, everyone needs to come at least once, and definitely for a concert!

    I attended the Adult Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday. How fun! As you approach the grounds from the…read moreparking lot you can see eggs scattered about. Check in was in the main barn. We were given a drink ticket with our admission ticket (which was around $50). The event usually does sell out so it's wise to get tickets well in advance if able. We were given bags to collect eggs if needed. There were specific times to search for eggs and collect prizes so that seemed pretty organized. There was live music and a heavy snack buffet bar that included quesadillas, fried pickles, BBQ chicken sliders, and potato salad. I won a bottle of flavored vodka, some candy, and a dozen donuts (that I have to return for). It was a fun twist on a childhood Easter activity with a few opportunities to win something fun. Just be advised that you may need to return some of the prizes.

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    Bleachers show!
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    Dragonfyre Distillery

    Dragonfyre Distillery

    4.8
    (16 reviews)
    32.6 mi
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    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!

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Dragons Gold Special Edition Cabernet Barrel Finish.
    Something new for the New Years! Dragons Gold Special Edition Cabernet Barrel Finish.
    Look for the Dragon Wagon, or Castle Dragonfyre at an event near you in central NY!
    Look for the Dragon Wagon, or Castle Dragonfyre at an event near you in central NY!
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    Myer Farm Distillers

    Myer Farm Distillers

    4.7
    (32 reviews)
    48.7 mi
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    A distillery wasn't on our original path but some one at a prior winery told us we must go for the…read morePeanut Butter vodka. Well that was intriguing!! We went and loved that! Reminded us of a Reece's, and would be delicious mixed in coffee! All the samples we had were wonderful! The woman serving was a delight and told us some of the history of the distillery and her family relation to it. It was near the end of the day but she didn't seem to care that we were there and chatted away happily afterwards! For those of you intimidated by a distillery, the woman next to us was about 80 and having the time of her life!

    While driving from Ithaca to Geneva on our recent trip to the finger lakes I noticed Myer Farm…read moreDistillers had a sign. Well lucky for us we stopped in on a whim (let's be honest I'm a sucker for good branding). The property is clean and simple, the tasting room was in line with what we experienced last last in Kentucky in more rural spots. They make gin, vodka and whiskey. I'm not much of a liquor drinker but my husband bought 4 bottles and said it's fantastic- he is very into bourbon and if he says it's good then it is. To my untrained palate it tastes like alcohol. It's $3 for 3 tastings and you can also get a cocktail. There is a fair amount of branded products and souvenirs. So it would be a good spot to pull together a gift basket for Fathers Day or Christmas. Absolutely worth a visit- a beautiful craft distillery with a friendly knowledgeable staff.

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    Lock 1 Distilling Company

    Lock 1 Distilling Company

    4.6
    (58 reviews)
    31.7 mi
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    I traveled to Phoenix to honor what would have been my grandmothers 100th birthday, July 21, 2026…read more She and my grandfather were Phoenix natives ( Grandmas childhood home was located at 19 Mechanic St - Moyer family & #? Main Street was my Grandfathers home- Seitz family - this is now part of the Catholic Church) before my Grandfather became a Marine and ended up in Quantico , VA. Lock 1 was a perfect location to pop on in, right by the bridge, to grab a drink and snacks. The appetizers were delicious - we ordered the pretzel, loaded salt potatoes, and tacos. All were impressively good and so filling! We had a great server, very attentive, young guy, sadly I can't recall his name but he was wonderful! We also bought two bottles of Ryze Vodka to bring back home in memory of the location (Phoenix) that started a love affair of two young adults and ultimately created a storybook of family memories from New York to Virginia! Thanks, Lock 1, for being part of my adventure! I hope to return soon.

    Our favorite local band "Infinity" was playing a concert here, so we decided to grab a bite to eat…read morefirst. The concert venue is right across the driveway from the restaurant. Once inside, the distillery is to the right, and the bar and dining area is to the left. You seat yourself, then a server will come to your table. We told the girl that we were in a bit of a hurry, and she and her bartender did everything they could to get us our order and make sure we didn't miss any of the concert. There's two huge chalkboards behind the bar, full of specialty drinks they offer. Their food menu is a pretty short list, but everything we ordered was great. I had a cheeseburger, my wife had fish tacos, and our daughter had the chicken sandwich. The two sandwiches came with fries (which were a wee bit on the salty side, but good). We all enjoyed our food, and it was reasonably priced. We will definitely go back there. The concert venue across the driveway was spacious, and had great acoustics. They also have a mini bar inside the venue, but the line moves VERY slowly.

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    Cute inside
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    Last Shot Distillery

    Last Shot Distillery

    4.9
    (17 reviews)
    30.8 mi
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    Our first time here over the weekend…read more Located inside the Skaneateles Brewery, this is a small, but welcoming tasting room. We opted for two tastings, which gave us 8 different products to sample. All of them were ok, but the standouts were the 4 Grain and the 2 cream liqueurs. We also ordered two cocktails, one was a whiskey sour and the other was pear based. Again, they were ok, but we would like to see them up their game to showcase the spirits with a house made sour mix instead of pre-bottled. Regardless, the employees were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.

    I met a bunch of friends of mine who are beer drinkers out here today unbeknownst to me that it's…read moremore than a brewery but a distillery as well. Yes, I now know they have the word "distillery" in the title but my assumption was this was strictly a craft brew place... wrong. I consider myself a very casual beer consumer. My preference is bourbon. While my friends all enjoyed their craft brews, I sampled the $4 flight of spirits coming away quite satisfied with every single one. And, I'm picky when it comes to Bourbon. My flight choice included the Four Grain whiskey, the Skaneateles whiskey, the Bourbon, the crème brûlée, and the honey barreled. Yes, I know, that makes 5. Though the flight was only 4 choices the server was very gracious and let me try the maple barreled one... sweet, but yum! The Four grain whiskey was one of the highly decorated spirits winning numerous gold awards. Though my first choice is not whiskey, this was absolutely fabulous! Deep, rich flavor that won't overtake your palette. The master distiller gets a lot of praise for the work he puts into his creations, all of which are earned. I found the Skaneateles whiskey to be quite excellent as well with its smooth finish and flavorful draw. Their bourbon stands right up there with some of the best I've had. I found a hint of maple, cherry flavor but not oaky. The crème brûlée was a nice sweet spirit a kin to Bailey's or Frangelica's. It's something coffee drinkers would find pleasant to add to their drink. I also very much enjoyed the maple whiskey. Having a sweet tooth for these sort of things this New York-based foundation made for a sweet tasty drink. There is seating inside and out. The day we were there they had live music. No question, we will all definitely be back again. I look forward to the time we can sit outside as well.

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    Last Shot Distillery
    Last Shot Distillery
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