High Rock Distillery, Ballston Spa

In High Rock Distillery's intimate tasting room, surrounded by brick walls that are punctuated by sparkling string lights and under a ceiling dotted with exposed wooden beams, guests perch on stools, sampling the establishment's collection of hand-crafted liquors. Meanwhile, behind the counter, knowledgeable bartenders divulge the secrets of the whiskey and vodka samples, explaining how each utilizes grains from local farms, simultaneously supporting the community and crafting an entirely unique taste. They do this while shaking up some of the distillery's much-tested signature cocktails that pair nicely with a menu of hearty BBQ eats.

• Saratoga Shine: High Rock's twist on a Southern classic, this sweet, strong spirit is crafted from 100% New York-grown grain (100 Proof).

• Saratoga Pepper Shine 80 Proof: 5-pepper blend grown in-house. Each pepper brings a distinct flavor note that makes this spirit top-notch. The peppers include Habanero (heat), Poblano (woody/earthy), Chipotle (smoky), Serrano (heat), Jalapeno (heat/earthy).

• *Flavored Shine 40 Proof: * One of the most well-known spirits in the world and the #1 consumed spirit in the United States. It's distilled 4 times and filtered in the custom made Carbon filtration system. This has become a favorite of a lot of local Martini Drinkers.

Moreover, High Rock Distillery is soon to release their bourbon.