About Us

Distillery equipment

The Distillery

Our vision is built on a foundation of tradition.

The design of our distillery is inspired by the classic style of Scottish whisky distilleries, with its white walls, black trim, and elegant pagoda roof.
Our two production stills are visible from the tasting room and provide a glimpse into the careful crafting of our wide array of award-winning spirits.

New York State Farm Distillery

We use locally grown fruits and grains to make high quality, handcrafted spirits. Situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine and farm country, our spirits celebrate locally sourced grapes, berries, rye, corn, apples and other fruits and grains.

Finger Lakes Distilling LLC formed

NYS Farm Distillery Bill Signed Into Law

NYS Farm Distillery Bill Signed Into Law

Distillery & Tasting Room Construction Starts in Burdett, NY

Bavarian Holstein still installed and production commences

FLD Tasting Room opens to the public

First McKenzie Bourbon release to coincide with annual KY Derby party

Construction Complete on Warehouse Building

Installation of continuous still

FLD Invited to Produce Peach Brandy at George Washington’s Recreated Distillery at Mt. Vernon 

NYS Distillers Guild formed (Brian McKenzie elected as VP)

Construction complete on Barrel House

Empire Rye Association launched (Finger Lakes Distilling is a  founding member)

10 year anniversary party and release of first 10 year old Single Malt