Kings County Distillery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distilling |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Colin Spoelman, David Haskell |
| Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York City , United States |
| Products | Corn whiskey, bourbon whiskey, rye whiskey, American craft whiskeys |
Kings County Distillery operates as a distillery situated within the Brooklyn Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York City. Its production includes corn whiskey, bourbon whiskey, and rye whiskey, along with a variety of other American craft whiskeys.
History
Established in 2009 by Colin Spoelman and David Haskell, Kings County Distillery was founded following legislative changes in New York State that permitted microdistillery licenses. The initial manufacturing commenced in April 2010 inside a warehouse.
By 2012, the distillery moved to its current location at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where it installed copper stills sourced from Scotland. Focusing on American whiskeys, it has been acknowledged by Whiskey Advocate as part of the New Whiskey Rebellion movement in the United States. Its range features unique products such as Peated Bourbon, American Single Malt, and craft Bottled in bond bourbon expressions. Additionally, Kings County Distillery spearheads the Empire Rye initiative, collaborating with fellow craft distillers to establish a benchmark for rye whiskey produced in New York.
In 2016, the company expanded its consumer experience by launching The Gatehouses, a tasting venue located at the historic Sands Street entrance to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, strengthening customer interaction and brand visibility.
Products
Kings County began with an unaged corn whiskey and has since grown its selection to include whiskeys aged between 2 and 7 years, such as:
- Kings County Moonshine
- Kings County Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Kings County Peated Bourbon
- Kings County Single Malt Whiskey
- Kings County Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
- Kings County Empire Rye
- Kings County Chocolate Whiskey
Awards
The American Distilling Institute recognized Kings County Distillery as "Distillery of the Year" in 2016.