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Finger Lakes Distilling

Finger Lakes Distilling The Finger Lakes Distilling story begins in 2007, when Brian McKenzie of Elmira, N.Y., met Thomas Earl McKenzie of Monroeville, Ala., at a craft distiller's conference. The two men aren't related, but they did discover they shared a passion for high-quality, distilled spirits. Brian, a former bank vice-president, had experience in finance and was interested in starting his own business. Thomas Earl's background included wine-making, brewing, farming and consulting for distilleries. It was a fateful meeting - and a great match of talents to start a new distillery. Today, they are well on their way to realizing a dream of working with good friends and family to create products they can offer with pride.

Directions
5 miles North of Watkins Glen on the East side of Seneca Lake


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4676 NYS Rte 414, Burdett, NY, US, 14818 Email: info@fingerlakesdistilling.com
Phone: 607-546-5510 Web: www.fingerlakesdistilling.com
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Products



  Finger Lakes Distilling Grappa
Finger Lakes Distilling Grappa is now available! We offer 3 varities - Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat. Each has its own distinct character, but all are highly aromatic and a lot smoother than most grappa on the market today.
  Glen Thunder
Glen Thunder is a fine-tuned, true American corn whiskey, made to honor one of the world's greatest raceways, Watkins Glen International. The mellow corn flavors give it the feel of a smooth ride, but don't be fooled, because it's still got plenty of horsepower. The aroma of this whiskey is reminiscent of pulling back the husk from an ear of sweet summer corn. On the palate, it's crisp yet smooth, with toasty carmelized notes and a meaty finish - think cornbread with bacon!
  McKenzie Rye Whiskey
McKenzie Rye Whiskey is made from NYS grain and distilled using old-time techniques. We age in new charred quarter casks and finish in sherry barrels from local wineries. The sherry balances the spiciness of the rye and also gives a nod to the wine region where this whiskey is produced. Notes of orange peel, cardamom, mint and butterscotch. Exceptionally smooth for a young whiskey.
  Seneca Drums Gin
Seneca Drums Gin, like the phenomenon for which it is named, is an expressive, yet harmonious, London-style dry gin, distilled from our own local grape spirit and a signature blend of 11 botanicals. The end result is a gin that is sure to resonate with both new gin drinkers and traditionalists. Seneca Drums Gin is zippy and fresh, with notes of citrus peel, juniper, cucumber, clove and light anise.
  Vintner's Vodka
Vintner's Vodka has a smooth, neutral taste - just what you would expect from a typical vodka. What sets Vintner's Vodka apart, however, is that it retains a bit of grape character. It's made using a process that combines the practices of the winemaker (the vintner) and the master distiller. In our custom-built copper still, we distill a blend of local grapes (including those from our own vineyard). It is fruity and floral, with notes of orange blossom, cantaloupe, vanilla and lychee. On the palate, it is smooth and silky, with a medium body and a persistent, spicy finish.
  Vintner's Wild Berry
Infused with the flavor of local berries, Vintner's Wild Berry is made using the Vintner's Vodka technique, with a flavorful extra step. The spirit distilled from our blend of area grapes is further infused with native strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries before a final distillation to further refine the taste and balance.

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