Thomas Earl at Mount Vernon: George Washington’s Peach Brandy Part 3
Yesterday was another stellar day of peach distillation. We got a little help from mother nature in the form of a little rain to cool things down. That helped the stills run cooler and the run seemed a...
View ArticleThis Season’s (2014) Rye
Thomas Earl gives us an update on our current rye crop, located just 1/4 mile south of our distillery. He wrote this at the end of June and we will be seeing our harvest in the next week or so. More...
View ArticleSingle Barrel Release Party
Last Sunday was a fantastic day at FLD. In honor of 5 years in business, we released a very special Single Barrel of Wheated Bourbon. The crowd started forming when we opened the doors at 11 am and...
View ArticleA History of Bitters
Finger Lakes Distilling welcomes Joe Fee of Fee Brothers and their renowned array of cocktail bitters on February 12 at the distillery. Joe, who is the fourth generation of his family to own the...
View ArticleThe History of Brandy
By John Pulos “Burnt Wine.” There is documented proof that Mediterranean traders brought primitive stills to Europe by the Third Century. Arabic records indicate their use of stills in the Eighth...
View ArticleOur 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Please join us for our 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party! Enjoy FLD cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, free tastings and tours by our Master Distiller, Thomas Earl! Prizes for the best Derby Attire and live...
View ArticleClassic Cocktails
- John Pulos The “Cocktail.” Just the name still brings a snicker at the local bistro. Be assured though, that if you consume spirits, you have consumed a libation known as a “cocktail.” Although...
View ArticleSoju
John Pulos Soon to hit the shelves at Finger Lakes Distilling will be Yobo Soju . If you were reading this in Korea or Japan – no explanation would be needed. Soju is Korea’s most popular alcoholic...
View ArticleCranberry Bog
1.5 Oz McKenzie Gin 2 Dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Cranberry Bitter’s 1/2 oz. Tait Farm’s Ginger Shrub 2 oz. Cranberry Juice Build cocktail in a rocks glass over ice. Garnish...
View ArticleThe McKenzie Scarf
Cinnamon, cloves, cranberries, and apples are all favorites of any cold season. Combined with our Rye Whiskey and Cassis Liqueur, this hot drink will warm your throat, like a soft, warm scarf.
View ArticleOur Approach to Oak
American White Oak (Quercus Alba) is a cornerstone of American Whiskey. To some, adequate aging is the single most influential character in a whiskey’s flavor profile and quality. This is why here at...
View ArticleFLD Featured Staff: Glenn Grottenthaler
Over the next few months we will be introducing some staff members who you might run into during a trip to our distillery. Between customers coming in, I had the opportunity to talk with one of our...
View ArticleThe History of Brandy
By John Pulos “Burnt Wine.” There is documented proof that Mediterranean traders brought primitive stills to Europe by the Third Century. Arabic records indicate their use of stills in the Eighth...
View ArticleOur 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
Please join us for our 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party! Enjoy FLD cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, free tastings and tours by our Master Distiller, Thomas Earl! Prizes for the best Derby Attire and live...
View ArticleClassic Cocktails
– John Pulos The “Cocktail.” Just the name still brings a snicker at the local bistro. Be assured though, that if you consume spirits, you have consumed a libation known as a “cocktail.” Although...
View ArticleSoju
John Pulos Soon to hit the shelves at Finger Lakes Distilling will be Yobo Soju . If you were reading this in Korea or Japan – no explanation would be needed. Soju is Korea’s most popular alcoholic...
View ArticleCranberry Bog
1.5 Oz McKenzie Gin 2 Dashes Regan’s Orange Bitters 2 Dashes Fee Brothers Cranberry Bitter’s 1/2 oz. Tait Farm’s Ginger Shrub 2 oz. Cranberry Juice Build cocktail in a rocks glass over ice. Garnish...
View ArticleThe McKenzie Scarf
Cinnamon, cloves, cranberries, and apples are all favorites of any cold season. Combined with our Rye Whiskey and Cassis Liqueur, this hot drink will warm your throat, like a soft, warm scarf.
View ArticleOur Approach to Oak
American White Oak (Quercus Alba) is a cornerstone of American Whiskey. To some, adequate aging is the single most influential character in a whiskey’s flavor profile and quality. This is why here at...
View ArticleFLD Featured Staff: Glenn Grottenthaler
Over the next few months we will be introducing some staff members who you might run into during a trip to our distillery. Between customers coming in, I had the opportunity to talk with one of our...
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