Sauvage Distillery is a small craft distillery located in Charlotteville, New York that focuses on artisan vodka production and transparent, ingredient-driven processes. The distillery offers a single guided Distillery Tour for adults that walks guests through each stage of production, from local apple sourcing and fermentation to distillation and hand-bottling. Visitors learn about the origins of ingredients, observe equipment and techniques used in small-batch spirit making, and conclude the experience with a tasting of Upstate Vodka.
The tour emphasizes factual, process-based information about craft vodka and highlights that Upstate Vodka is crafted to be gluten-free and apple-infused. Staff present clear explanations about sanitation, bottling practices, and tasting portions to support responsible enjoyment. Sauvage Distillery partners with local growers for apple supply when available and maintains a focus on artisanal methods rather than large-scale industrial production. The guided experience is adults-only and is suited to guests interested in craft spirits, local sourcing, and hands-on education about distillation. Advance booking is recommended when tours are scheduled, and visitors receive practical guidance during the tasting portion. Sauvage Distillery’s Distillery Tour provides an educational, transparent look at small-batch vodka-making in Charlotteville, NY for those who value ingredient stories and artisan technique.