About
The Albany Distilling Company is a craft distillery in downtown Albany, NY, started in 2011 as the city's first since Prohibition. They produce small-batch, award-winning spirits using modern and traditional methods, including Ironweed Whiskey from New York State grains, Awakened Spirit coffee-flavored vodka with Death Wish Coffee, Quackenbush rum from Caribbean molasses, and ALB On The Go vodka seltzers. They offer a house bar, private events, and contract distilling services.
small batch craft spirits
New York State grains whiskey
Death Wish Coffee vodka
Caribbean molasses rum
vodka seltzers
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What They Make
Ironweed Whiskey
Made with New York State grains, aged in charred oak, no colorings or flavorings. Original Series: Straight Bourbon, Empire Rye, Straight Malt. Limited: Rum Bourbon, Cab Barrel Rye, Double Oak Rye, Solera Rye
Awakened Spirit
Coffee flavored vodka blended with cold-brewed Death Wish Coffee, no additives
Quackenbush Amber Rum
Oak barrel-aged rum made with Caribbean fancy-grade molasses, no colorings added
Quackenbush Original Rum
Unaged rum made with Caribbean fancy-grade molasses
ALB On The Go Vodka Seltzer
Vodka seltzer with natural flavorings and colorings. Flavors: Black Cherry, Blueberry Lemonade, Strawberry Smash, Raspberry Lime, The Knickerbocker
ALB Vodka
Core vodka product
Awards
Silver Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 for Ironweed Rye
2020
Gold Medal, New York State Fair Spirits Competition 2019 for Ironweed Bourbon
2019
Latest News
2025 labels for Ironweed Original Series