In 1825, New York State had more than a thousand small distilleries, and produced a major share of the nation’s whiskey. Back in 2006, it had just 13. Tuthilltown Sprirts is proud to have revived the local craft, producing the first traditional whiskey made in the state since Prohibition.

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For 220 years Tuthilltown Gristmill, a landmark which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, used waterpower to render local grains to flour. In 2003, Ralph Erenzo and Brian Lee created Tuthilltown Spirits LLC, converting one of the mill granaries to a micro-distillery. Two and a half years later, Tuthilltown Spirits produced their first batches of vodka from scraps they collected at a local apple slicing plant.

Today, Tuthilltown Spirits distills Indigenous Vodka from apples grown at orchards less than five miles away and the highly awarded Hudson Whiskey line, using grain harvested by farmers less than ten miles away.   The Visitor Center offers guests the opportunity to taste the collection of whiskeys, vodkas, gins, liqueurs, and other unique, handmade spirits.  Tours illustrate how Tuthilltown’s spirits are made by hand, one batch at a time.  Guests are encouraged to stay for the day and enjoy the family-friendly environment. The onsite restaurant, Tuthill House at the Mill, serves Seasonal, New American cuisine and spectacular cocktails in the historic 1788 gristmill. The menu is inspired by  modern American cooking, showcasing fresh, local artisan products and ingredients of the Hudson Valley.

Innovation at Tuthilltown is snowballing thanks to the input of over 50 hardworking and creative team members. New products, cocktails, dishes, and tour improvements are brought to fruition each week.   Tuthilltown Spirits is proud to have been the early bird in the post-prohibition New York distilling scene.  The team is now at the forefront of the craft distilling movement and is quickly building legacy of sustainable growth.

HudsonValleyFYI recently visited for a taste testing and admits that ALL the whiskeys were delicious in their own way, we did decide that the award-winning Baby Bourbon was our favorite. The Half Moon Orchard Gin changed this gin hater into a gin lover!

Visit for a tasting, a tour, to shop, or to dine at Tuthill House at the Mill. You won’t regret it!