We stopped by in February to warm up after noticing how cozy the place looked. The staff was…read morefriendly and fast despite of the place being packed afte the Sumo show. My bf love the different types of whiskey and i really enjoyed my warm in-house made drink. They also had live music which added to the vibe. The whole place is amazing and will go back for drinks with friends.

Highly recommend Kings County Distillery for a fun and fancy cocktail and/or a fantastic distillery…read moretour and sampling. If you're lucky, you'll catch a glimpse of their working cats in the warehouse. For $20, a tour includes the animated history of Kings County, the process of distlling, and a healthy sampling of 4-6 spirits. The cocktail bar is fun, historic, beautiful, and chic. The menu is varied, with something for everyone. I had an espresso martini that was incredibly smooth and delicious. Bathrooms are down a historic, metal spiral staircase, so if accessiblity or mobility area a consideration, I would call ahead to ensure existence of appropriate accommodations. They have a lovely, quite spacious outdoor area that I'm sure is lovely in the summer.

They make a great Whiskey and do the tour and have really great time. It's also in a cool…read moreneighborhood for food after.

Great fun tour. She was informative, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was my first distillery tour…read more We got there a bit early so got to try some of their cocktails and a cheese platter, everything was delicious. We then started our tour and again we loved our tour guide. She was funny, not over the top and she knew her stuff. It was a very easy going tour. She got her points across easily and we got to try all the types of gin and rye. I really did like their gin, never realized there were so many tastes and flavors that could distinguish them, but i noticed it. Also, their juniper berries were good! We hope to find ourselves back in the area to try their new batches soon.

Widow Jane is a great distillery located in Red Hook Brooklyn. I took a tour and tasting last week…read moreand it was interesting. You don't think that NYC would have a top notch bourbon distiller but they do with Widow Jane. I took a tour last week while visiting and had a good time. Ryan,the tour guide, is also an employee in the distillery. He was informative and the story behind how Widow Jane started was fascinating. They are now affiliated with Heaven Hill which gives them national exposure and distribution in all fifty states. I came here because one I was in town and two a neighbor gave me a bottle of WJ bourbon as a gift a couple of months ago and I really like it. I had no idea they were in Red Hook and he told me that they are in Brooklyn. Anyway, I stayed after the tour and had a couple of cocktails at the bar. The Sazerac and Old Fashioned were top notch. Definitely pay Widow Jane a visit if you happen to be in Red Hook.

It was an expensive uber from JFK just to find out they were closed.... Not a local and wanted to…read moresee the retail shop to get some things. Small piece of paper in the window says closed. I had called ahead, the hours on the automated message said they were open. A bit disappointing and a waste of my time. I know their bourbon is sensational but still upsetting.

Enlightened distillery. It's telling that they sellout on their online store. If so, check your…read morefavorite wine shop.

If you're looking for something different and fun to do in Brooklyn - add this tour & tasting on…read morefor a fun day. The tour was about an hour all together, including the tasting. Steven is the owner , bottler, shipping, & production manager. He has a unique background coming from Wall Street to Gin Developer! I purchased a bottle of the plum Gin as it was unlike anything I've ever tasted and smooth‼ Trivia : Business is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This area was settled originally by the Dutch and they named it Groen Hoek(green corner), as it was once dense forest . The name anglicized into Greenpoint when the English took over.

Quality/Quantity - What a cool space, or spaces! See pictures…read more Tours available; see their website. Guided tastings; see their website. Make your own bottle - Cool! See their website. Ambiance - Again, a cool space with cool decors. A small bar area with a decent size sitting area and pool (billiards) area. Open 7 days a week; see my picture. Happy Hour available from 1pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. (FYI, your website says you are only open for 4 days...?) Events, entertainment, live music, etc; see their website. Service - Good, welcoming. Price - Trendy pricing. Above average pricing, but you are paying for quality. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success and with your two locations.

Had the awesome pleasure of stopping in for a tasting…read more I did the reserved tasting. Very tasty age bourbon. The tasting flight was 20. After the tasting I purchased an affogato and a bottle of gin. Service was prompt and courteous. Both bartenders were very knowledgeable. Decor is industrial with a touch of ole west. I'm definitely stopping in again.

Great Jones Distilling Co. 686 Broadway, NoHo…read moreNew York New York Taking on Manhattan's first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition could have easily ended up feeling like a tourist trap, but Great Jones actually pulls it off. Tucked into a classic NoHo spot on lower Broadway, the place hits the mark on ambiance--think warm lighting, sleek wood, and custom copper stills glowing right in the background. The drinks are the main event, and the Old Fashioned is every bit as smooth and well-balanced as advertised, complete with custom-branded ice as a sharp, deliberate detail. Pair it with a solid menu at the bar, and it's an easy go-to whether you're grabbing a quick late-afternoon drink or settling in for the evening. It's polished without feeling overly stuffy, bringing genuine craft back into the neighborhood.

On a Friday noon, I went to explore Great Jones at a friend's recommendation. To my pleasant…read moresurprise, Friday has an all day happy hour menu. I ordered a plethora of cocktails, including the old fashioned, Manhattan, paper plane, and negroni. All arrived in frosted glasses - a nice attention to detail. The old fashioned featured brown sugar syrup,.which rounded out the palate well. The Manhattan tasted well spiced - herbal but not overwhelming so. I also ordered a dozen oysters ($2 ea). These proved light on brine and extra fresh. I found no errant shell pieces. The lemon arrived sleeved, and the mignonette was a smoky chipotle. The happy hour price point is almost criminally cheap here. Sunday also has the happy hour menu.

Such a hidden gem! We stumbled upon this spot during our day in Red hook and were so happy we…read moredecided to check it out. It's off the beaten path, but definitely worth checking out. The bartenders were welcoming and friendly and explained their cocktail menu. They let us sample some of their gin before we decided on which cocktail we wanted. They have a small tasting room with bar seats, a few tables and two couches. Most cocktails were $15 each and very delicious/fresh! I tried two different ones and liked them both! I watched them freshly strain the raspberries to make the raspberry syrup that went into one of the drinks. Overall, the service was excellent and the cocktails were top notch! I would definitely recommend making this a stop when you need to get out of the heat and want a fresh handcrafted cocktail.

This is an easy 5 stars! I've never been to Red Hook so I decided to do a day trip with my gf. We…read morewere a little disappointed in the area but decided to stop by here for a drink. Walking in to the place you wouldn't think much but the staff is incredibly friendly and the drinks are delicious! They focus on Gin but the previous owners made whiskey and left the barrels for the new owner so they are selling whatever whiskey they have and once it's sold out it's out! This place is definitely worth stopping by.

I tried Halftone Spirits' intense aquavit Bloody Mary at the Bloody Mary Fest, and it did not…read moredisappoint. It was very hot and refreshing, with a nice blend of bitter and salty flavors that really woke up your throat and tastebuds. I can only comment on their service at a pop-up event, but if this is any indication, I'd definitely go to their spot. The ambience depends on the vibe of the event, but if it's as nice as their setup at the festival, it would also make a great place to chill.

This place is so great go here. Get beer and gin. Buy some to take home. Send me some.read more

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

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

The drink menu was extensive and creative. There's truly something for every preference. I love…read morethat they weren't full of syrups and other super sweet items. There was a variety of inside and outside seating. It was perfect for our party of five to hang out for a bit on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The parking situation is atrocious. We ended up parking elsewhere and walking over.

Omg fix your parking situation! We've tried to go there twice and turned away and went somewhere…read moreelse. So frustrating! Not the best first impression