ALBANY, N.Y. - The Albany Distilling
Company, Albany's first licensed distillery since the beginning of
Prohibition, officially opened its doors in downtown Albany Friday.
The grand opening of the facility on Friday debuted with the Distillery's first product, the Coal Yard Distillers' Series New Make Whiskey.
Co-founders John Curtin and
Matthew Jager were joined by Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings, Deputy County
Executive Christine Quinn, State Senator Neil D. Breslin, Albany-Colonie Chamber
of Commerce Loan Portfolio Manager , and Kinderhook Bank Vice President Ann
Finnegan, in addition to friends and fans of craft distilling.
ADC's first product will have a
unique flavor that displays the grains and raw elements of the whiskey rather
than the typical barrel taste. The Coal Yard Distillers' Series New Make Whiskey
("Coal Yard") is a whiskey distilled from bourbon mash. The name comes from the
actual coal yard that existed in the space where ADC's main production facility
is currently located. It is distinct in color from traditional, mainstream
whiskey – whereas most whiskey is known to have an amber color, Coal Yard is
clear.
With a 600-liter still from
German manufacturer Kothe, most of the ingredients used will be sourced locally
in the New York State.
ADC's main production facility,
located at 78 Montgomery Street adjacent to Albany's Quackenbush Square, started
construction last year.
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