About
Schenectady Distilling Company is a New York Farm Distillery producing handcrafted spirits under the 36 Locks brand, inspired by the Erie Canal's history and using locally sourced New York grains. Their lineup includes Tow Rope Gin, Gateway American Whiskey, Black Rock Bourbon Whiskey, and Clinton's Folly Muleshine, each named after canal landmarks or elements. They operate a tasting room offering New York spirits, wines, ciders, beers, creative cocktails, and distillery tours.
Erie Canal themed spirits
New York Farm Distillery using local grains
36 Locks brand
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What They Make
Tow Rope Gin
Distilled from locally grown soft winter wheat and redistilled with nine different botanicals; hints of grapefruit and cloves
Gateway American Whiskey
Distilled from local grain mash recipe same as Black Rock Bourbon; aged in French Oak, American & French Oak, or beer barrels
Black Rock Bourbon Whiskey
New York four grain mash of corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley aged in American White Oak barrels; smooth bold flavor
Clinton's Folly Muleshine
Distilled from local New York grain recipe, filtered and hand bottled; smooth clean sweet spirit like vodka with mule kick
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