Wine, Beer & Spirits

New York Wine, Beer and Spirits!

The production of New York wine, beer and spirits offers visitors bountiful opportunities!

Saranac Brewery Tour New York is home to hundreds of wineries, breweries and distilleries, scores of which open themselves up to the public with a mix of tours, gift stores and/or tasting areas. In fact, there are wine, beer and beverage trails where tourists can follow pre-planned itineraries that bring them to a number of establishments in a particular region – with a designated driver, of course. New York State also sees numerous wine and beer special events every year, like festivals and competitions.

Step back in time for a taste of Mead wine, which is made from honey and shown off at luxurious meaderies across the state. Wine Tasting Step back in time for a taste of made from honey, and it is shown off at luxurious meaderies across the state. Many apple orchards offer locally made hard cider (sparkling and still), apple wine and even apple vodka that they incorporate into their fall and winter agritourism activities like apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes and cutting your own Christmas tree. A growing number of New York breweries and distilleries also offer the opportunity for guests to visit, taste and in some cases see beer, whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, liqueur and rum being made.