Those drinks use what is essentially unhopped beer as their base, and are therefore regulated like beer (and can be sold in grocery stores). Demand soon outgrew capacity, and in 2009 a new brewery was built on adjacent property. By 2005 STBC covered the majority of state as well as Pennsylvania.

Several additions later, a new 110 barrel brewhouse was constructed in late winter of 2013 and by autumn a 45,000-sq-ft distribution center, and a water treatment facility were opened. Suggested retail price is $14.99 for a 12 oz. The state's 123 craft spirits makers falls behind only California's 148.

The lineup includes: Bourbon Smash, Vodka Madras and Gin &Tonic. A citrusy 19th century cooler, cousin to the mint julep, this cocktail features a perfect balance of lemon, ginger and mint for a slightly carbonated, sweet and citrusy finish. Don Cazentre writes about craft beer, wine, spirits and beverages for NYup.com, syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. Much like the brewery, Southern Tier Distilling Company is a production facility grounded in handcrafted artisanal perfection. Opens Wild Hare, a New Caf, Restaurant, and Brewery. Eventually, Reilley worked out the regulations. A twist on a classic gin and tonic featuring hints of elderflower, cucumber and zest of lime creating a light, refreshing and carbonated cocktail. LAKEWOOD, N.Y. Southern Tier Distilling Company announces the launch of three premium canned cocktails to add to its existing portfolio. They sell for a suggested retail price of $14.99 per pack. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. This month, the distilling arm of one of New York's most prominent breweries is launching three new cocktail-in-can flavors. Here are the product descriptions for the three Southern Tier canned cocktails: Gin & Tonic: Made with gin, it's "a twist on a classic gin & tonic featuring hints of elderflower, cucumber and zest of lime, creating a light, refreshing and carbonated cocktail. In 2016, it merged with Victory Brewing of Pennsylvania to form a joint company called Artisanal Brewing Ventures. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). 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Southern Tier Distilling is in Lakewood, near Jamestown in the state's far southwest corner. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It opened in 2015 in the same location as its sister business, Southern Tier Brewing Co. can 4-pack. These classic cocktails with craft accents will launch in July 2018 in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Ohio. It debuted in New York state in 2016 with Disco Lemonade, produced by Life Reilley Distilling in Cazenovia. Its a growing trend in the Finger Lakes and across the nation. The addition of chamomile and cardamom gives this carbonated cocktail a crafty twist. One of the newer trends is the pre-mixed cocktail-in-a-can. Made from artisanal, all-natural ingredients and using STDCs very own award-winning craft spirits, this will be the companys first-ever ready to drink canned cocktail. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Never one to slow down, Phin found the time to pursue a second passion: distilling. A sweet and delicious cocktail consisting of cranberry, orange, and lime. After several years of professional brewery experience in Chicago, founders Phineas and Sara DeMink had a vision of bringing craft beers to a region rich in brewing heritage, but essentially devoid of production breweries. Meet the founders behind the hottest new brands. Southern Tier Distilling is releasing Gin & Tonic (8 percent alcohol); Bourbon Smash (10 percent) and Vodka Madras (8 percent). Because they contain hard alcoholic spirits -- like gin, vodka and whiskey -- they can only be sold in New York in liquors stores or bars, not in grocery stores or convenience markets. And Onda Has The Blueprint. When LOR owner Ben Reilley first pitched the product to state and federal regulators, they thought it was the same as flavored malt beverages, like Smirnoff Ice or Mike's hard Lemonade. STDC is committed to being a farm to glass distillery and prides itself in using 90% local ingredients. Because its not just the time they put into the spirits that makes the products unique, its the grain, the passion and the thought as well. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.

Continuous investments in quality, team, tools, and technology have helped STBC grow into one of the top 25 brewers in the country. Southern Tier Brewing began in 2002 with second-hand equipment in the rural countryside near Lakewood, New York. The distillery features a 5000 liter Kothe still with eight 5000 liter fermenters, over 600 barrels of rackhouse, bottling equipment, and tasting room. Purchase Capital Backs OWYN With Further Growth Funding, Vancouver-Based Superfood Latte Brand Blume Raises $2 Million in 5 Weeks, Hangobi Selected as Preferred Vendor by the Asian American Trade Associations Council, Carolyn Everson Elected to Board of Directors of The Coca-Cola Company, Alkaline88 Adds 1-Liter to Approximately 6,000 Stores of Discount Retail Giant, Verve Coffee Roasters Launches New Ready-to-Drink Flash Brew Oatmilk Lattes, Common and Orgain Founder Dr. Andrew Abraham Team Up to Inspire Vibrant Living Through Clean Nutrition, STILLY RTD Cocktails Launch Across Minnesota, RD1 Spirits Team Up With The Les Masters Band and George Stearman, Brothers Bond Expands Its Portfolio with Brothers Bond Bourbon Cask Strength Whiskey, Blue Run Spirits Releases Golden Rye Whiskey Batch 2. His product is now sold in liquor stores. LAKEWOOD, N.Y. -- In the ever-changing alcoholic beverage world, lots of new things come in cans these days -- from high-end beers like New England IPAs to almost any sort of wine. Taste Radio: There Is A Fast Track To Success. ", Vodka Madras: This is an 8 percent alcohol drink, "consisting of cranberry, orange and lime" with "an addition of chamomile and cardomom" that" "gives this carbonated cocktail a crafty twist.". The brewery opened in 2002, and quickly became one of New York's biggest and best-known craft brewers. Reach him atdcazentre@nyup.com, or follow him atNYup.com, onTwitterorFacebook. It's 6.5 percent alcohol. Its the perfect combination of juicy, sweet and savory. ", Bourbon Smash: The strongest of the three, at 10 percent alcohol, it's "a citrusy 19th century cooler, cousin to the mint julep," with "a perfect balance of lemon, ginger and mint for a slightly carbonated,sweet and citrusy finish. Using the original location of Southern Tier Brewing, in late 2015 Southern Tier Distillery was granted a New York State Farm Distillers license. These new canned cocktails owe a debt to Life of Reilley's Disco Lemonade, which is a mix of Reilley's Raspberry Vodka, lemonade and mint. Southern Tier'sdistilled products include Vodka, Citrus Gin and Barrel Reserve Gin, and several kinds of whiskeys (two bourbons, a rye, hopped whiskey and others.). PepsiCo-Backed Scented Beverage System Brand air up Launches in U.S. Freestyle Snacks, Pulpoloco Sangria Among Brands Selected for 7-Elevens 2022 Brands with Heart Program, Distribution: Rowdy Energy Hits the Gas with C-Store Retailers; GoodSport Makes Retail Debut in Wisconsin, Low-Proof Vodka BODY Offers New Option in Emerging Space, Elevator Talk: TUYYO, Nectar Hard Seltzer, Leelanau Tea, Phreshly, Broc Shot. All will available in 4-pack of 12-ounce cans, and available across New York, as well as New Jersey, Delaware and Ohio. All rights reserved (About Us). Southern Tier Distilling, affiliated with Southern Tier Brewing near Jamestown, is releasing three cocktails in a can: Gin & Tonic, Bourbon Smash and Vodka Madras.