Yankee Distillers opens doors to public

New York-based craft company Yankee Distillers has opened its 9,000 sq ft. facility – the “largest” in the region – to the public.

Yankee Distillers has now opened its distilling room, tasting room and retail outlet to the public

The distilling company, co-founded by Matthew Jager, Walter Kleemeier, and Scott Luning, has opened its distilling room, tasting room and retail outlet to visitors.

Almost 9,000 sq ft. in size, Yankee Distillers is said to be the largest distilling facility in the greater capital region, and produces whiskey, rum and vodka.

Kleemeier said: “We’re proud to make Saratoga County the home of what we believe to be the start of the next great chapter in producing the very finest, most sought-after American whiskeys.

“Since New York allowed for farm-based distilleries such as Yankee to open in the past decade, craft spirits and their producers have become destinations to attract spirits enthusiasts and tourists to areas across the Empire State. We’re proud to have the support of local and state leaders and look forward to producing spirits proudly made from local grain.”

Earlier this month a report claimed that established spirits brands are “struggling to compete” with craft players and face “fragmentation” in the market.