Step into Brooklyn's historic whiskey scene with a guided tour of Kings County Distillery. Discover the craft, history, and enjoy exclusive tastings in this urban distillery legend.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
75 minutes
Fitness Level
Casual walking and standing involved—accessible for most visitors.
Wildlife
History
Kings County Distillery was founded in 2010, resurrecting Brooklyn's historic whiskey-making tradition after decades of absence.
Conservation
The distillery emphasizes sustainability by repurposing waste products and reducing energy usage in their production process.
Kings County Distillery
Step into Brooklyn's historic whiskey scene with a guided tour of Kings County Distillery. Discover the craft, history, and enjoy exclusive tastings in this urban distillery legend.
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
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour to ensure timely check-in.
Sample Responsibly
Taste carefully and take notes, especially if driving afterward.
Dress Comfortably
Wear casual clothing suitable for walking and indoor temperature changes.
Book in Advance
Tours are popular and can sell out quickly—reserve your spot early.
Comfortable shoes
Allows for easy walking around the distillery and barrel room.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for jotting down tasting notes or questions.
ID for age verification
Necessary for participating in the whiskey tasting.
Photo ID
Required for legal alcohol sampling.