Discover the art of whiskey with a tasting class at Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn. Learn from certified stewards and savor handcrafted spirits in a historic NYC setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; just a curiosity for spirits.
Wildlife
History
Kings County Distillery was established in 2010, reviving Brooklyn’s long history of local spirits production and distilling American whiskey in a traditionally historic setting.
Conservation
Kings County Distillery emphasizes sustainable practices, including sourcing ingredients locally and minimizing waste during production.
Kings County Distillery
Discover the art of whiskey with a tasting class at Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn. Learn from certified stewards and savor handcrafted spirits in a historic NYC setting.
Kings County Distillery is Brooklyn’s oldest operating whiskey distillery, founded after Prohibition and known for small-batch, hand-crafted spirits. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the distillery produces a range of whiskeys and moonshines, offers guided distillery tours, curated tasting classes, and seasonal special events.
Visitors can choose a 45-minute Distillery Tour, a deeper 75-minute “Top Shelf” Distillery Tour, an hour-long Whiskey Tasting Class, or exclusive sessions like the Fine & Rare Tour and the Dead Distillers Halloween Tour. Each experience includes guided tastings in the atmospheric barrel room and insights into mash bills, fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Tours and classes are led by trained staff and certified Bourbon Stewards who explain production techniques and tasting methods.
The venue emphasizes transparent production practices, on-site distillation, and authentic historical context about whiskey in New York. Kings County Distillery sells bottles produced on site, allowing visitors to sample and purchase expressions not available widely. The distillery’s combination of historical interpretation, hands-on explanation, and curated tastings makes it a reputable choice for whiskey enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors. Reservations are recommended for popular experiences and limited-seat classes. The distillery is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists ticketed, scheduled tours and tasting classes with limited capacity. Advance reservations improve availability for popular experiences in Brooklyn year-round.
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn-based whiskey distillery
Tours Offered
5
Guided tours and tasting classes
Heritage
Oldest since Prohibition
Historic Brooklyn distillery
Tasting Flights
Flights of 4–5
Guided barrel-room tastings
Limited-seat classes and tours — secure tickets for Whiskey Tasting Class, Distillery Tour, Top Shelf, or Fine & Rare experiences.
Arrive early to secure your spot
Reservations are recommended as classes often fill up quickly.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on tasting notes and insights from the stewards.
Wear comfortable clothing
Dress casually; you'll be sampling different spirits, so comfort matters.
Plan transportation ahead
Consider public transit or ride-share options as parking can be limited.
Notebook and pen
Record tasting notes and insights for future reference.
Comfortable clothing
Wear casual, comfortable attire suitable for indoor activity.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings.
ID for age verification
Must be 21+ to participate in tastings.