Spirits Lab Distilling Company is a craft distillery and is located just steps from the Hudson River waterfront in Newburgh, New York. Nestled in the city’s historic district, Spirits Lab is directly across from General Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War, a national historic site.
Inspired by local bounty, and using production methods that combine tradition with innovation, Spirits Lab uses NY grown grains and botanicals to produce a line of small-batch craft spirits and premium bottled cocktails. As an homage to the area’s rich with history and lore, many of the spirits are named after iconic New York places.
In addition to their own locally made spirits, Spirits Lab has partnered with like-minded craftsmen from around the world to import and bring their expertly crafted spirits to you. The first of these spirits is an artisanal cachaça from Brazil that is made by a fifth generation distiller using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Spirits Lab Distilling Company Products
BULLS HEAD BOURBON
Bull’s Head is a small-batch wheated bourbon that is both exceptionally smooth and has a unique depth of character. Bull’s Head Bourbon is distilled in the Hudson Valley from 100% NY ingredients and then aged for 5 Years in 53 gallon Independent Stave Company Cooper’s Select Oak Barrels.
Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 20% Wheat, 5% Malted Barley
FIVE POINTS RYE
Named after New York’s infamous Five Points neighborhood, this is a traditionally made whiskey that harkens back to a time in New York when Rye reigned supreme. Five Points Rye is distilled in the Hudson Valley from 100% NY ingredients and then aged for 5 years in 53 gallon Independent Stave Company Cooper’s Select Oak Barrels.
Mash Bill: 95% New York Rye, 5% Malted Barley
SPIRITS LAB VODKA
Spirits Lab Vodka is 7x distilled and triple-filtered and proofed down with the purest reverse osmosis water, which results is an extremely smooth and clean spirit. Made from corn and certified gluten free. This vodka is excellent on the rocks, in a martini or mixed in a cocktail.
EAST END GIN
A classic London Dry-style gin that gets is name from the location of our distillery, in Newburgh’s historic East End. This vibrant and complex gin is made from 16 botanicals, from the Hudson Valley and Europe including Juniper, Fresh Citrus Peels, Cascara, Galangal, Elderberry & Rose Hips.
BLOOD ORANGE OLD FASHIONED
Handcrafted and then barrel aged, this cocktail is made with Bull’s Head Bourbon, Blood Orange Amaro + Bitters. Simply pour over ice and garnish with an orange zest and Luxardo cherry.
See The Spirits Lab Distilling Company Tasting Room Menu