My husband and I put together a list of wineries to visit for our anniversary. This was at the top…read moreof my list, having had a couple different varieties in the past. It did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and fun. The cidery and winery are on the same property and only a 1 to 2 minute walk apart from each other. You get to choose five drinks to sample among their list of over 15. We wound up purchasing a few bottles because they were just so good.

We passed this Winery/ Meadery on our way south on rt 14 and decided to give it a try when we…read moreheaded back home. They have a sampling so we decided to try that. The traditional honey mead had a beautiful, light honey flavor with a little alcoholic kick. I might not drink this straight, but I could think of many ways to blend that beautiful honey flavor into drinks. Then we tried the mead blended into fruit wine. I liked the raspberry blend but blueberry was my favorite. The very clear taste of the fruit was beautiful with the honey notes and you knew it wasn't just a juice drink..the alcohol was there as well. The ciders were a nice surprise taste wise. I'm not a big cider fan, but when I tasted the gold medal winning Strawberry and crisp apple cider it was a win for me. The single fruit choices of all these were selections were wonderful.... sometimes the blending of different fruits leaves to confused tastes for me. Our bartender was very nice and friendly and helpful. It also has a winery Torrey Ridge in the same facility.

Awesome place. Great selection of ciders. My favorites are the blueberry and barberry. They…read moreoften have live entertainment on Saturday nights. They have great pizza, but outside of that, the food selection is limited. This place is great after golfing 18 holes at Twin Hickory or HGC.

We drove almost an hour & when we got to the Hammondsport location it didn't exist. Google maps…read moreshowed the location as "open". Asked about it at the nearby liquor store & was told it has been closed for about a year. Very disappointing. Please update your listings for travelers.

A wonderfully unique opportunity in the middle of a bunch of vineyards. I recommend stopping by and…read moreenjoying the opportunity to be on a working farm while enjoying the amazing sliders they make available. They also have an excellent variety of vinegar that pair well with a number of salads that we enjoy here at home. Not a place of frills, but an excellent atmosphere to sit and enjoy some local and very tasty liquid refreshment. Non-alcoholic cider were also available and enjoyable for those who may not yet qualify or are driving those of us who do.

Tried Blackduck Cidery during a weekend trip to the Farmer's Market, and while the staff was…read morefriendly and the setting was peaceful, the ciders didn't totally win me over. I sampled both the Strawberry and the Perry - both were pretty dry, with the Perry being just slightly sweeter. If you're into more subtle, less sugary ciders, you might enjoy these more than I did. Nothing was bad, just not super memorable for my taste. Still, it's a cute spot to stop by if you're in the area and want a laid-back tasting experience

We loved the outdoor seating. Very enjoyable. The staff was very informative. We shared a flight…read more Two ciders and two beers. The hazy ipa and they cherry cider was our favorite. We will definitely come back!

Great brewery quite a gem in Seneca lake. Great choice of beer, seating inside and out and they…read moreeven have disc golf on property. I loved the logo so much I bought the glassware. Highly recommend visiting.

We have been to this place many times always enjoy they bring in live music we love this place …read more Drink prices are more reasonable than some of the local competition. Girls making drinks are hard at it and we always get great service with a smile .

Three of us visited here in June and we all tried cocktails. None of us cared much for them,…read moreunfortunately. You can sit inside or out. They have a nice big porch area and also some picnic tables in the grass. Really nice place! Staff were friendly.

Caveating this review with the fact that we did not do the distilled liquor tasting but got…read morecocktails instead. It's small and nice inside, but the cocktails are underwhelming. They aren't balanced and don't enhance the liquors. Either two sweet or too bitter or not much of anything it seems like the focus is quantity over anything else - they are 9 oz each! Personally I might go back to try the actual liquors but they could benefit from someone who could come in and craft a genuine cocktail - they just don't highlight the alcohols at all.

This was our first of two stops at distilleries and ran across this place and turned around and…read morewent here. I didn't know going into the place what to expect. We arrived and the bartender was nice and told us what they had and what you can choose. My wife went with a mix drink and I had to try all of the spirits that are available. They also had beer and wine from other participating locations. I was able to try 4 different spirtis. I started off which Chief Cinnamon, Wylder Rye, Whitecap Gin & Driftwood Rum. I have to say the range of different whiskeys are across the board from Cinnamon (lot of people have this) but Rye, Vodka,, Gin and Rum. that's a wide range of different types of spirits. The Whitecap Gin is where I started first. It's 100% locally grown corn sourced from the Finger Lakes region, they double distill this gin with grapefruit, lemon, and orange peel. What that means is that when they distill the gin, they do two runs through the still, the first run is the strip run which strips most the ethanol from the wash and the spirit run would be your second run that will remove the impurities and improve the overall taste and strength of the spirit. I liked the gin it had small amounts of juniper in it is how I like it, tasted citrus tastes, with a slight peppery on the end. It finishes at 90 proof. The second one that I tried was the "Chief Cinnamon Whiskey" which is made from a bourbon mash, which isn't like others that I've tried. They use three types of cinnamon, sticks, macerate the whiskey with no sweetness added. 70 proof, it has a good taste, still not the best that I've tried but it's tolerable. The third I tried was the Rye Whiskey with is 86 proof, it utilizes 100% locally grown grains. This whiskey has a bold rye pepperiness on the palate, balanced with a smooth buttery sweet finish. All Rye's have a sweeter note to them. Lastly I tried the Driftwood Rum, a New York Rum is hard to find I hear, and the first one that I've tried. Made from maple sap and molasses and aged in used bourbon barrels to give it a crisp golden color. This rum is smooth and buttery with hints of brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, and oak comes in at 80 proof. This was my favorite of all the spirits. I purchased (2) bottles to go. Sent one to my co-worker who lives in Florida and originally from New York where he grew up at. This is a good distillery and stop. It just opened as it will get better. Decent amount of places to sit inside. When you think of the Finger Lakes, you don't think of distilleries, just grapes but they are expanding to many different places.

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.

Awesome Spot, beautiful views, great beer and super nice atmosphere inside. Very comfortable…read moreinside or out. Great for groups

4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Climbing Bines was one of seven breweries we visited on our recent trip to the FLX region, specifically Seneca Lake. To be consistent with my rating scale I really had to think hard about this one because there are quite a few good breweries right around Watkins Glen. When I asked myself if I'd be willing to drive 30 minutes to bypass a couple of other breweries to get there the answer was yes - depending on the weather. The tap room has the earthy feel that I find comfortable, it has a really nice outdoor seating areas, and its super dog friendly. Although there are some better beers close by, Climbing Bines gets bonus points from me for the ambiance and scenery. It really is a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing place. Don't get me wrong, the beers are OK, but I'd mostly drive a bit to hang out there for an evening if it's sunny and if there's a food truck. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here