Distilleries
Massachusetts was once one of the country's leading producers and exporters of rum, whiskey and other spirits. That all changed in the late-1800's as the national temperance movement pushed many of the state's 25 distilleries underground or out of business entirely and Prohibition finished off those still in the industry.
However, with the recent rise and popularity of Massachusetts craft and micro breweries that have ridden a wave of success over the last decade, so has the opportunity for premium micro distilleries to open and flourish. And with the rapidly growing trend of state residents and restaurants looking locally for unique and innovative tastes and flavors, these four distilleries have found themselves in select position...and company.
Berkshire Mountain Distillers
1640 Home Rd.
Great Barrington, MA
413-229-0219
www.berkshiremountaindistillers.com
Established in 2007, Berkshire Mountain Distillers’ spirits are hand crafted in small batches at the Berkshire’s first legal distillery since prohibition. We use our historic spring water in the production of our Ice Glen Vodka, Greylock Gin and Ragged Mountain Rum, now available at fine restaurants, bars, and regional liquor stores.
Nashoba Valley Spirits
100 Wattaquadock Hill Road
Bolton, MA
978-779-5521
www.nashobawinery.com/spirits.aspx
When and where distilling was first practiced is still a mystery. Where and when the first farmers-distiller license was issued in Massachusetts will be a trivia question for the future. Issued License Number FD-1 on February, 26th, 2003, Nashoba Valley offers a wonderful selection of distilled spirits in addition to its wines and beers. Combining our award winning artistry of fermentation with years of experience in distillation, Nashoba Valley produces and sells some of the finest brandies, eau de vie, cordials and vodka (distilled from 100% apples) ever produced. These are exciting times at Nashoba Valley and exciting times for Massachusetts.
Ryan & Wood Distillery
15 Great Republic Dr
Gloucester, MA
978-281-2282
www.ryanandwood.com
Hours: Tours on: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 10 AM
Ryan & Wood, Inc. is a producer of small batch, hand crafted spirits (vodka, rum, and gin) in the historic coastal city of Gloucester. The earliest known dated map of Gloucester, from the 1830s, shows a distillery on the waterfront, but Ryan & Wood is thought to be the first to begin operating on Cape Ann in decades (at least legally).
Triple Eight Distilleries
7 Bartlett Farm Road
Nantucket, MA
508-325-5259
www.ciscobrewers.com/distillery
Founded by Dean and Melissa Long in 1997 and located on Nantucket Island, Triple Eight Distillery is the region’s first micro-distillery. Named after its ultra pure water source, well #888, Triple Eight Distillery makes a variety of premium spirits, all of which are hand crafted in small batches using only natural ingredients. In addition to our flagship product, Triple Eight Vodka, we make Triple Eight Orange Vodka, Hurricane Rum, Gale Force Gin and Notch (“not scotch” single malt whiskey).
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