You go wine tasting, but how about Spirit tasting. Tuthilltown Spirits, New York 's first Whisky distillery will be opening Friday July 3, 2009. Tuthilltown is the first New York Farm Distillery Whiskey Tasting room since prohibition. In addition, The Tuthilltown Grist Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.On Sunday, July 5th you can take part in the "gathering of the grain" where customers will be able to take part in the harvest of the Distillery's first crop of rye grain in the traditional method, by hand. You will then bundle it and stack it to dry. The Distillers will then take that rye, hand thresh and clean it and make whiskey.
Tuthilltown also offers classes where you will make your own whiskey. This combines technical instruction and practical experience.
Tuthilltown will be open this weekend Friday, July 3 - Sunday July 5 from 11am - 6pm. The tasting room hours for the rest of the season are Thursday - Monday 12pm - 6pm. Tours will be given Saturday and Sunday at 12pm and 3pm by reservation only.
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Hey Debbie,
My name is Bridget and I'm an editorial assistant with Hudson Valley Life magazine. I just wanted to leave a comment and say that everyone here in the office really enjoys your blog. I particularly liked this entry. I had no idea that the Hudson Valley had something so unique as a Distillery Whiskey tasting room. I added the tastings to our event calendar. Here is our website if you would like to know more about us: www.hvlife.com. Thanks and keep up the great postings.
Bridget,
Thank you very much for the compliment. I really appreciate it. Keep on reading and I'll keep you informed.
Hey Bridget --
You need to update your listings in your winery guide.
North Salem -- closed or nearly so. Owners retired / retiring.
Regent Champagne Cellars - closed. Not listed in TTB registry.
Rivendell - closed.
West Park Vineyards -- just a wedding and special event catering business? Not listed in the TTB registry.
Windsor Vineyards -- closed. Not listed in TTB registry.
Hi John,
Thanks for the tip! I am updating the list as we speak. We made the guide before I started working for the magazine. It's really important to us that we give our readers the most timely information possible. Thanks again!
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