Kings County Distillery

Founded in 2010, Kings County Distillery is one of the most influential names in American craft distilling, known for whiskeys that are creative, flavorful, and genuinely traditional in a category often crowded with commercial sameness. The distillery revisits the techniques used before Prohibition, crafting bourbon with copper pot stills rarely found in the U.S. today—stills more commonly associated with Scotland than with modern American whiskey.

This approach yields spirits that echo how whiskey tasted more than 150 years ago, emphasizing the human craft behind distilling, maturing, and blending. Kings County’s process also shares much with Scotch and Irish whiskey traditions, honoring Old World methods that have long safeguarded quality and character.

By being rigorously traditional, Kings County remains distinctly innovative, drawing inspiration from global distilling cultures while maintaining a clear sense of place. All of their whiskeys are produced from organic, non-GMO grains grown in New York State, and every bottle is vegan. The result is a lineup of bold, expressive whiskeys that offer both historical authenticity and modern craftsmanship.