About

Second Act Spirits is an award-winning NY Farm Distillery located in the historic Amsterdam Clocktower, employing a grain-to-glass approach with New York-grown ingredients like barley from the Finger Lakes and corn from the Mohawk Valley to create authentic spirits. They produce Clocktower Bourbon, Dad’s Garden Gin, and Second Act Vodka, emphasizing transparency and support for local farmers. Their tasting room features creative cocktails and monthly Scandal and Spirits events blending tastings with storytelling.

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Photos
Clocktower Bourbon pour Clocktower Bourbon ad Scandal and Spirits event Tasting room interior Distillery scene
What They Make
Clocktower Bourbon
Barrel proof expression of NY terroir
Clocktower Barrel Proof Bourbon
116+ proof, gold medal winner
Dad’s Garden Gin
Second Act Vodka
Awards
Gold Medal 2026
Upcoming Events
Scandal and Spirits
monthly
Curated cocktails with narrative storytelling on infamy and intrigue
Latest News

2026 Gold Medal for Clocktower Barrel Proof Bourbon from The Fifty Best; press mentions from Fred Minnick, Daily Gazette (2025), Montgomery County Business Development Center