In a recent article by CNY News, Cooperstown Distillery was named as one of the top craft distilleries to visit in Upstate New York. Given the growing number of distilleries in the region, we are proud to be recognized and hold such a distinction. When giving their reasoning as to why they chose Cooperstown Distillery, this is what they had to say:
“One of the most attractive businesses along Cooperstown’s famous Main Street. They are the first and the only distillery of spirits in Otsego County. You can sample their product, take a tour of the distillery, and even ask the distiller some questions if you’d like.
One of the best gift shops in town. Famed for their elegant Hall of Fame baseball-shaped bottles featuring the etched signatures of some of the area’s most popular legends, like Mike Piazza, Reggie Jackson, Tom Seaver, and others (you can buy the bottles empty for a gift if you’d like.) Located one block from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This is a must-see destination in Cooperstown!”
For more information about CNY News visit: https://cnynews.com/
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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.
New Vodka Made with Spring Water from Saratoga, NY Coincides with Opening of 2022 Saratoga Racing Season
Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has launched a new vodka offering to coincide with the start of the 2022 Saratoga (NY) racing season. Saratoga Victory Vodka, which is made from superior quality, soft wheat and infuses spring water from Saratoga, NY, is distilled six times and charcoal-filtered twice using Cooperstown Distillery’s custom filtration process. The end product is a uniquely American Vodka with a smooth mouth-feel and a refreshing finish.
“Saratoga Victory Vodka combines our Cooperstown distilling process with an iconic upstate New York ingredient — spring water from Saratoga, NY — into a unique product which not only is perfectly suited for summer cocktails and year-round enjoyment, but is also offered at an extremely attractive price point” said Gene Marra, President of Cooperstown Distillery. “We know that patrons from near and far who will be at Saratoga Race Course will love to try Saratoga Victory Vodka and our other great products. We’re excited to expand our presence at Saratoga Race Course once again this summer!”
In the past year, the company’s products have won awards from the distinguished Denver International Spirits Competition, the Alberta Beverage Awards and earlier this month from the New York International Spirits Competition.
Cooperstown Distillery products and cocktails will be featured at the Saratoga Race Course including at the Cooperstown Distillery Clubhouse Bar and the Taste NY Pavilion throughout the Saratoga Meet this summer. Cooperstown Distillery also operates the Cooperstown Distillery Beverage Exchange in Saratoga (453 Broadway) where customers can pick up bottles of the company’s award-winning spirits, gift items or apparel and can also partake in a creative cocktail menu featuring Cooperstown Distillery products and other locally produced beverages.
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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.
Premium Whiskeys recognized for excellence at both the 2021 Alberta Beverage Awards and the 2022 New York International Spirits Competition.
Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has won national and international awards for three of its Cooperstown Select Distinguished Whiskeys at two esteemed competitions.
The 2022 New York International Spirits Competition awarded Cooperstown Distillery Double Gold – 96, for its Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey and the distillery was named the New York American Single Malt Distillery of the Year.
The New York International Spirits Competition is a blind tasting competition and is the first competition to be founded in the International Beverage Competition Series. The contest is judged by qualified trade buyers who work with spirits and their customers on a daily basis. The medals for the competition are awarded on a merit basis by majority vote.
In 2021, Alberta Beverage Awards, which honors the best beers, wines, and spirits in the industry, also awarded Cooperstown with Best in Class for its Cooperstown Select Straight Rye Whiskey as well as the Judge’s Selection award for its Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey. The ‘Best in Class’ award is a superlative designation that covers all whiskey categories that were submitted for evaluation. Likewise, the ‘Judge’s Selection’ is also an award of distinction that places the product above its standard competitive set.
The Alberta Beverage Awards is a blind tasting competition produced by Culinaire Magazine for wines, beers, and spirits that are available for purchase in Alberta, Canada. Products are evaluated blind by panels of Alberta beverage experts to identify the best in each category.
Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey is made from 100% local New York malted barley. This single malt ages a minimum of two years in new American Oak barrels before finishing in ex-sherry casks for six months. It has rich notes of praline, candied apple, and burnt almond on the finish.
Cooperstown Select Straight Rye Whiskey is hand-crafted from rye and other grains which are 100% locally grown in New York State. Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels, the Cooperstown Select Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled at cask strength and is incredibly complex, comparing favorably to even the most prestigious names in the category.
Cooperstown Select American Blended Whiskey is made entirely from local New York State grains and is patiently aged in choice oak barrels. This whiskey is subtly matured and expertly blended to perfection before it is finished with French Oak for up to a year which conveys a very soft and graceful whiskey.
To purchase these award-winning Cooperstown Distillery whiskeys, visit https://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.
Football and Golf Club Decanters Win Prestigious Awards at both the 2022 John Barleycorn and the 2022 DISC Packaging and Design Awards
Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has won national awards for packaging and design of its spirits at two prestigious national competitions. The 2022 John Barleycorn Awards, honoring innovative distillers, writers, marketers, and designers in the spirits industry, awarded Cooperstown two double gold medals for packaging design of its Football Decanter and Golf Club Decanter. The 11th annual DISC Packaging and Design Awards, which is a part of the Denver International Spirits Competition, awarded Cooperstown two gold awards for the design of the same decanters.
The John Barleycorn Society is an assemblage of the world’s top journalists and industry professionals who foster a modern approach to recognizing excellence in the spirits industry. The Society spent several years creating a comprehensive competition that became the John Barleycorn Awards.
The DISC Packaging and Design Awards recognizes excellent packaging designs and their connection developing a beverage brand. The contest was judged by a seasoned panel of art directors, packaging directors and retail buyers.
The Football Decanter is a part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection of sports themed decanters, which celebrates excellence. The Football Decanter is designed in the shape of an official football, right down to the laces and pigskin replica stopper.
The Golf Club Decanter is also part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection. The Golf Club Decanter is designed in shape of a golf driver club head and includes replica whippings as the stopper and a “Hole #19” blown into the glass base.
The Football Decanter can come filled with your choice of either Canton Distillery (Brand) Vodka, American Whiskey, or Bourbon. Golf Club Decanters can be purchased with either Hall of Champions Distillery (Brand) Vodka, Bourbon, or American Single Malt Whiskey.
To purchase the Hall of Champions Collection Football Decanter and Golf Club Decanter, 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.
Cooperstown, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery, award winning makers of fine spirits based in Cooperstown, NY, has named Steve Rogers as Senior Vice President – National Sales and Distribution, effective July 1, 2022.
In his new capacity, Rogers will play a key role in customer relationship building and in driving new distribution and sales growth as the distillery pursues market expansion.
Over his more than 30-year career, Rogers has held a number of leadership positions in sales and marketing for a Fortune 500 company while later serving as a sales and marketing consultant for several large spirits manufacturers based in both the U.S. and Canada
“We are thrilled to have Steve join our team as we continue to expand to new markets,” said Gene Mara, president of Cooperstown Distillery. “As we spread the word about our high-quality spirits and unique products, discriminating customers are looking for our products to be on their store’s shelves.”
In the past year, the Cooperstown Distillery products have won awards from the distinguished Denver International Spirits Competition, the Alberta Beverage Awards and earlier this month from the New York International Spirits Competition.
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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, N.Y. – Cooperstown Distillery has won two gold awards at the 11th annual Denver International Spirits Competition Packaging and Design Awards, for the design of its Hall of Champions Collection Football and Golf Club Decanters.
The Denver International Spirits Competition recognizes excellent packaging designs and its connection to developing a beverage brand. With over 20% more entrants than in 2021, the competition was judged by 
a seasoned panel of art directors, packaging directors and retail buyers.
The Football Decanter is a part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection and is named after Canton, Ohio where the Pro Football Hall of Fame is. The decanter is designed in the shape of an official football, right down to the laces and pigskin replica stopper. The Golf Club Decanter is also part of Cooperstown Distillery’s Hall of Champions Collection of sports decanters exemplifying the excellence of sport. Its unique design pays homage to the Scottish birthright of the game of golf.
All of the one-of-a-kind decanters are made from hand blown glass. The Football Decanter can come filled with your choice of either Canton Distillery (Brand) Vodka, American Whiskey, or Bourbon. Golf Club Decanters can be purchased with either Hall of Champions Distillery (Brand) Vodka or American Single Malt Whiskey.
To purchase the Hall of Champions Collection Football Decanter, Golf Club Decanter, visit cooperstowndistillery.com/spirits/.
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Employing the highest quality artisanal distilling practices, Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Otsego County, N.Y., home to 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, 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 themed decanters reflecting connections to pro football, golf and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. A full variety of Cooperstown Distilling products, unique gifts and cocktails is available at two satellite retail outlets, in Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. For more information, visit www.cooperstowndistillery.com.
Cooperstown, N.Y. – With the Belmont Stakes – New York’s Triple Crown thoroughbred race — taking place this Saturday (June 11) – it seems natural that Belmont Racetrack will be celebrating New York grown and produced food and beverages featuring products from Cooperstown Distillery on Friday, June 9 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Taste New York Food and Beverage Marketplace.
Cooperstown Distillery will be showcasing its award-winning spirits and distinguished whiskeys at the event including Cooperstown Select Straight American Single Malt Whiskey, Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Straight Rye Whiskey, American Blended Whiskey, Abner Doubleday’s Bourbon, Hall of Champions (Brand) American Single Malt Whiskey, Canton Distillery (Brand) Bourbon, Beanball Bourbon, Spitball Cinnamon Whiskey, and Fenimore Gin.
Cooperstown Distillery’s signature cocktails, the refreshing Glimmerglass Vodka Lemonade and Fenimore Gin Fizz, will also be featured at Belmont Park for the entire season.
Cooperstown Distillery is the first and only distillery in beautiful Cooperstown, NY home to the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Drawing from the picturesque beauty and celebrated history of the region, it should come as no surprise that these award-winning, truly unique, handcrafted spirits are worthy of carrying the distinguished Cooperstown name.
In the past year, the company’s products have won awards from the distinguished Denver International Spirits Competition, the Alberta Beverage Awards and earlier this month from the New York International Spirits Competition.
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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.
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Cooperstown, N.Y. – In the summer of 2021, Gene Marra, president of Cooperstown Distillery, was introduced by colleagues at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to the team at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and a philanthropic relationship was born.
“The foundation’s mission to strengthen America’s most underserved and distressed communities by supporting and advocating for children struck a chord with me, and I knew right away that we wanted to support its efforts in any way we could,” said Marra.
That support started with aiding fundraising efforts by providing in-kind contributions and gifts for a foundation event and grew to more regular and coordinated support. Now, for a designated period each spring and fall, Cooperstown Distillery helps raise awareness of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation by tagging bottles with the foundation’s logo. The distillery also works to share the foundation’s message throughout the year and solicits donations directly from its customers during the holiday season.
Steve Salem, president and CEO of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, said, “Cooperstown Distillery has been a wonderful and generous partner to us and we are excited to continue working together. In addition to the obvious connection between the distillery and our co-founder, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., Gene and his team’s eagerness to tell our story and help us raise critical funds is greatly appreciated.”
“At Cooperstown Distillery, we embrace the same values that Cal Ripken Sr. embodied as a devoted coach and mentor: leadership, work ethic, personal responsibility and healthy living,” said Marra. “That is why we proudly support the foundation and its efforts to create safe opportunities for youth in need to develop valuable life skills, build character, connect positively with local law enforcement, and learn how to make productive choices for their future.”
For more information about the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation visit: www.ripkenfoundation.org/
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If you’re looking for something new to liven up the festivities, try our recipe for a White Cranberry Cosmo, featuring our Glimmerglass Vodka. 2022 will be delicious start with this sip-worthy cocktail!
Ingredients:
3 cranberries, for garnish
1/2 tablespoon white granulated sugar, for garnish
1 1/2 ounces Glimmerglass vodka
1/2 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce white cranberry juice
1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions: