A Drinker’s Guide to New York
New York City may be known for food and drink, but the entire state offers an excellent array of distilleries, wineries and breweries.
In fact, New York ranks No. 2 in the country in the number of craft distilleries and is the 3rd largest wine-producing state in the US and according to the American Craft Spirits Association. The number of New York State breweries grew from 95 in 2012 to 539 in 2023.
Looking to explore the spirits, wine and beer of the Empire State? The Alcohol Professor has got you covered with stories from top writers. In addition, we’re sharing some of our favorite craft cheesemakers and artisan chocolatiers from our sister sites, the Cheese Professor and The Chocolate Professor, because you’ll need something to go with all that beer, wine and spirits.
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Spirits
Explore The distilleries of New York
Through NY Distilled, you can learn about how distilling works, browse craft spirits, and plan visits to the various producers and regions in New York State.
