Our Unique, Patented Basketball Decanters Have Been Recognized With a Gold Medal

The John Barleycorn Awards have awarded a gold medal upon the Bottle Design of the Springfield Distillery (Brand) Collection.

Cooperstown, NY – The Springfield Distillery (Brand) Collection has been awarded with a gold medal for Bottle Design from the John Barleycorn Awards. As part of the Hall of Champions Collection, each Springfield Distillery (Brand) bottle of spirit comes in a unique hand-blown glass decanter. Each bottle is designed in the shape of a professional basketball, includes a replica pebbled-leather stopper and sits on a raised pedestal base with a classic rendition of an official basketball court. This patented design makes for an exceptional decanter that contains spirits of equal caliber. Available with our premium Bourbon Whiskey, American Whiskey, or Vodka; there’s something for every spirit drinker.

The John Barleycorn Awards are run by the John Barleycorn society, comprised of spirit journalists well-versed in the industry. Getting their namesake from the fictional personification of alcohol, these awards seek to honor the labor and craftsmanship that goes into the creation of fine spirits of all sorts. By awarding a gold medal, it means that the recipient is “an excellent product” and “meets very high standards.” Cooperstown Distillery is honored that the Springfield Distillery (Brand) Collection has received such an esteemed recognition.

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About Cooperstown Distillery

Employing the highest quality artisanal distilling practices, Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Cooperstown, N.Y., home to baseball and the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Distillery produces a full line of award-winning spirits, including various brands of Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt Whiskey, American Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and Rum that are available in many states and stores across the nation. The company’s products are also available in unique, patented or patent pending sports themed decanters. Cooperstown Distillery products including gifts and cocktails are also available at two satellite retail outlets, in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. For more information, visit www.cooperstowndistillery.com.

Cooperstown Distillery Fall 2023 Events

Looking for some fun fall activities while the leaves change and the temperatures drop? Here’s a run-down of everything Cooperstown Distillery will be up to this fall! From tastings to spirit festivals, there’s no shortage of fun to be had and premium, handcrafted spirits to partake in. 

October 13th- Foodies and whiskey lovers rejoice! Essie’s Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, New York will be featuring Cooperstown Distillery as part of their Whiskey Dinner Series. A four course meal will be accompanied by craft cocktails made with Cooperstown Distillery’s handcrafted spirits. 

Get your tickets today: https://www.essiesrestaurantpk.com/store/event/cooperstown-whiskey-dinner/

October 15th- Hosted by Wonders of Whisky, the WoW Tasting Experience features whiskeys from around the world. With over 75 different whiskeys and spirits of all sorts, this all-inclusive spirits tasting experience in Long Island City, New York is a whiskey connoisseur’s dream. 

Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wow-tasting-experience-lic-ny-tickets-684253148587

October 20th-21st– Come to the Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival in Geneseo, New York for two days of music, culture, and culture! Come enjoy the taste of excellence while you cultivate the uncommon. Buy your tickets today: https://hoochenanny.com/

Cooperstown Distillery To Be Featured At Saratoga Race Course For The 2023 Season

Experience Cooperstown Distillery at the Cooperstown Distillery Clubhouse Bar and the Taste NY Pavilion

Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery’s award winning Cooperstown Select Distinguished Whiskeys and their other premium spirits will be featured at the Saratoga Race Course in both the Cooperstown Distillery Clubhouse Bar and the Taste NY Pavilion.  In addition, specialty cocktails including Cooperstown Select Bourbon Old Fashioned and Saratoga Revolutionary Rum Runner will be more broadly available throughout the Saratoga Meet this summer.  

Cooperstown Distillery operates the Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange in Saratoga Springs (453 Broadway) where customers can shop for bottles of the Distillery’s award-winning spirits, local beer, wine and cider selections, or premium gift items including popular apparel options.  Customers can also partake in a creative seasonal cocktail menu featuring Cooperstown Distillery spirits and other locally produced beverages.

In the past year, Cooperstown Distillery’s spirits have won prestigious awards from notable competitions including the London Spirits Competition, the Alberta Beverage Awards and The Fifty Best. 

The iconic Saratoga Race Course captivates visitors worldwide, inviting them to indulge in the exhilaration of summer horse racing. The highly anticipated 2023 season of the Saratoga Race Course commences on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The festivities continue, attracting racing enthusiasts throughout the summer, until Closing Day on Monday, September 4, 2023 – coinciding with Labor Day. Operating all season, except for Mondays and Tuesdays, the Track ensures an unbroken five-day racing schedule each week.

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About Cooperstown Distillery

Employing the highest quality artisanal distilling practices, Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Cooperstown, N.Y., home to baseball and the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Distillery produces a full line of award-winning spirits, including various brands of Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt Whiskey, American Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and Rum that are available in many states and stores across the nation. The company’s products are also available in unique, patented or patent pending sports themed decanters. Cooperstown Distillery products including gifts and cocktails are also available at two satellite retail outlets, in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. For more information, visit www.cooperstowndistillery.com.

Cooperstown Distillery Recognized with Gold Medal by The Fifty Best

Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey wins Gold Medal from The Fifty Best

Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has been awarded the highest honor with a gold medal from The Fifty Best for the Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey in the American Blended Whiskey category. The Fifty Best is a digital platform that conducts unbiased reviews of a wide range of food, wines, and spirits. For the American Blended Whiskey gold medals, a blind taste test was conducted by a panel of ten judges. The American Blended Whiskeys were scored on a 5 point scale, with 5 as the highest possible score, and the highest scoring whiskeys were awarded with gold medals at the judges’ discretion.

The panel described the Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey as having an aroma of nougat, dough, corn, rye, cinnamon bark, black pepper, moonshine mash, leather, and oak. On the palate, the judges’ palates identified notes of caramel, nougat, cream, vanilla, black pepper, leather, and cherry wood. Finally, on the finish, the judges identified apricot, lemon, grain, clove, black tea, new wood, and oak. It was described as a balanced American Blended Whiskey. 

The Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey is made entirely from local New York State grains and patiently aged in hand-picked oak barrels. Made of nothing but 100% American whiskey, it is subtly matured and expertly blended to perfection. It is finished with French Oak, which conveys a very soft and graceful whiskey.

The Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey is one of the Cooperstown Select brand offerings; which also includes Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey, Cooperstown Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Cooperstown Select Straight Rye Whiskey. These exceptional Distinguished  Whiskeys compare favorably to even the most celebrated names in the category and have won many prestigious awards in the industry. 

To purchase the Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey, or any whiskeys from the Cooperstown Select line, visit cooperstowndistillery.com/spirits/.

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About Cooperstown Distillery

Employing the highest quality artisanal distilling practices, Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Cooperstown, N.Y., home to baseball and the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Distillery produces a full line of award-winning spirits, including various brands of Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt Whiskey, American Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and Rum that are available in many states and stores across the nation. The company’s products are also available in unique, patented or patent pending sports themed decanters. Cooperstown Distillery products including gifts and cocktails are also available at two satellite retail outlets, in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. For more information, visit www.cooperstowndistillery.com.

Saratoga Cocktails Take the Stage in Belmont This Year

We’re delighted to announce that Cooperstown Distillery once again will be at Belmont Park all season long with our newest line of specialty cocktails! Indulge in the invigorating Saratoga Victory Vodka Lemonade or experience the tantalizing Saratoga Revolutionary Rum Runner. Don’t want to wait until you reach the track? Follow the recipes below and create these sensational cocktails for yourself and your friends. Cheers!

 

Saratoga Victory Vodka Lemonade

1.5 oz Saratoga Victory Vodka

Top lemonade

Lemon garnish

 

Saratoga Revolutionary Rum Runner

1.5 oz Saratoga Revolutionary Rum

.5 oz Cointreau or triple sec

.5 oz lime juice

.75 oz orange juice

.75 oz cherry syrup

Orange slice garnish

Cooperstown Distillery Recognized with Highest Awarded Medal at International Competition

Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey wins gold at the The London Spirits Competition

Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has been awarded the highest honor with a gold medal at The London Spirits Competition for the Cooperstown Select Straight Single Malt Whiskey in the whisky category. An international competition, The London Spirits Competition seeks to highlight spirit brands that are not only of premium quality, but are consumer-driven. Spirit quality, value, and aesthetics are all taken into consideration during the judging process for this prestigious award. To earn a gold medal, spirits must score highly in all three categories.

Held in London, England, The London Spirits Competition is organized by the Beverage Trade Network. With judges who are leaders in the industry, these awards celebrate spirits that deliver value to its customers, suppliers, and the market as a whole. 

Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey is made from 100% local New York malted barley and ages in new American oak barrels before finishing in hand-selected ex-sherry casks. With rich notes of praline, candied apple, and burnt almond on the finish, this exceptional single malt rivals some of the finest Scotch whiskeys. 

The Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey is one  of the Cooperstown Select brand offerings which also includes Cooperstown Select Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cooperstown Select Straight Rye Whiskey, and Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey. These exceptional Distinguished  Whiskeys compare favorably to even the most celebrated names in the category and have won many prestigious awards in the industry. 

To purchase the Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey, or any whiskeys from the Cooperstown Select line, visit cooperstowndistillery.com/spirits/.

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About Cooperstown Distillery

Employing the highest quality artisanal distilling practices, Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Cooperstown, N.Y., home to baseball and the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Distillery produces a full line of award-winning spirits, including various brands of Bourbon, Rye, Single Malt Whiskey, American Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, and Rum that are available in many states and stores across the nation. The company’s products are also available in unique, patented or patent pending sports themed decanters. Cooperstown Distillery products including gifts and cocktails are also available at two satellite retail outlets, in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. For more information, visit www.cooperstowndistillery.com.

Fenimore Flyer

A modern twist on a classic cocktail, the Fenimore Flyer is made with our Fenimore Gin, cherry liqueur, crème de violette and fresh lemon juice.

This cocktail is a crowd favorite and stays on our menu year-round at our Cooperstown location. Stop in and try one for yourself!

In shaker with ice:
3 oz Fenimore Gin
0.75 oz cherry liqueur 
0.25 oz creme de violette
1/4 of a lemon, freshly squeezed
Stir for 15 seconds 
Double strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with a sugared grapefruit twist

Beanball Collins

This cocktail tastes just as good as it looks. Infused with the spirit of baseball, our Beanball Collins leaves a lasting impression that is heightened by the complementary sweet and sour flavors.
 
In shaker with ice:
1.5 oz Beanball Bourbon
1 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
Shake and strain over ice
Top with soda water
Garnish with maraschino cherry

Springfield Distillery (Brand) Bourbon Smash

Fruity and refreshing with a sweetness that’ll appeal to any drinker. Our Springfield Distillery (Brand) Bourbon Smash evokes hope for summertime days that can’t come fast enough all while providing an unmatched taste.
 
In shaker with ice:
2 oz Springfield Distillery (Brand) Bourbon Whiskey
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
6 muddled mint leaves
Shake vigorously, strain into rocks glass filled with ice
Garnish with lemon/mint sprig
 

Cooperstown Select Straight Single Malt Whiskey Rusty Nail

No bartending experience needed to make this drink. Our Cooperstown Select Straight Single Malt Whiskey Rusty Nail strikes a perfect harmony and is best enjoyed as a slow sipper.
 
In shaker with ice:
1.5 oz Cooperstown Select Straight Single Malt Whiskey
0.75 oz Drambuie
Stir ingredients and strain into rocks glass with ice 
Garnish with a lemon twist