1836 Distilling born from a desire to bring together friends, new and old, to enjoy high-quality craft beverages. Our hand-crafted grain to glass spirits feature local fruits and grains from the heart of the New York Finger Lakes.
Our craft distillery is the sum of the vision of its founders and is more than just water, grains, yeast and time. Our goal is to produce the most satisfying and fun experience at the distillery and will include food, parties and special events. We want you to be part of it.
We will be one of the Finger Lakes’ premier distilleries and a unique destination. Our aim is not to have customers, but rather friends and fans. Our distillery will be the destination of locals and tourists alike.
In addition to be a women owned business, our products will be an extension of our devotion to the craft of distilling—our tastings and spirits will help friends and family create new memories and new friendships. That—along with distilling classes, parties and special events—will insure our continued success.
Craft spirits are taking off: The number of distilleries has increased by approximately 35% per year since 2011, while the craft spirits market has grown 19% per year since 2015 (see Figure 3). And while lagging the overall category penetration of craft beer producers, the U.S. craft spirits market has grown by approximately 20% per year by value since 2012 and is forecast to grow by approximately 15%-20% per year through 2022.
We will create a premium distilling facility focused on crafting high-quality craft spirits and providing a completely unique distillery experience in the heart of the New York Finger Lakes overlooking picturesque Keuka Lake.
Our goal is to produce the most satisfying and fun experience at the distillery and will include food, parties and special events.
Our products will be an extension of our devotion to the craft of distilling—our tastings and spirits will help friends and family create new memories and new friendships.
Engineer, Lawyer, mother, who is passionate about the craft spirits movement
Kara was watching a documentary about craft distilling in 2012 and became intrigued. A year later she was in a Whisky Workshop, learning the trade, and intrigue became passion. Having already been successful in her own law practice, and honed her sales skills with a fortune 500 company, Kara researched the industry, networked with industry leaders and attended more classes, developed a business plan, and started saving her pennies.
Rosemarie is excited to be part of a great team ready to produce the best-distilled spirits for all. Licensed and practicing pharmacist in the New York City area for over 30 years, managing and supervising two full-service pharmacies. Past president and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Italian-American Pharmacists Society as well as being recording secretary for the New York City Pharmacist Society.
Fate has brought Kara and I together to form the perfect partnership for a perfect business. I started brewing small amounts of beer in my kitchen and that turned into a love of all things brewed. What better way to put that in practice by realizing my dream of creating a distillery for my friends and putting into practice my passion for distilled spirits. A practicing attorney in the NYC area for more than 27 years and real estate developer by trade.