Black Button Distilling

What an awesome experience! Oliver, our tour guide, was funny, extremely knowledgeable, personable and we were thrilled with our distillery walk-through. The distillery tour was super interesting and we got to sample some yummy spirits (icing on the cake). My group ordered a bunch of food and cocktails and it was the ULTIMATE Sunday outing. Great food, great drinks, great staff - Rochester is lucky to have you Black Button Distillery! And again, a big thanks to Oliver for making us laugh and teaching this unruly group of misfits some history and what’s involved in running a distillery!

I stopped in after the Greek fest to celebrate my birthday on Monday. I haven't been to the new location since they moved. I had the pretzels and cheese with a delicious Manhattan. The workers were inviting and kind and made my day wonderful. Jason and Blackbutton are doing something special right here in Rochester. I highly recommend stopping in and seeing the beautiful establishment and wonderful products.

This is one of my favorite spots on University Ave in rochester. They are open Thursday through Sunday and it's always a great set of menu options. You can't go wrong...

We had a tour and a tasting last night with 20 people. The bar staff took such good care of us. Oliver was our tour guide and you really couldn’t ask for a better representative to guide us through the processes of the distillery. He knows his stuff and was completely engaging with the group. Everyone raved about him! We also enjoyed several of their offerings and the quality is tough to beat. Highly recommend!! Cheers!

Black Button Distillery is an absolute winner, and that's largely thanks to Erika, their Director of Consumer Engagement. From the moment I started planning my event, Erika was phenomenal, professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful. She walked me through every detail of booking the space, answered all my questions, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The event space itself is amazing, open, welcoming, and perfect for gatherings. The bartenders were friendly and made my event completely comfortable. The drinks were outstanding, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. You need to check them out!!!

What fun to tour and taste the spirits at Black Button Distillery! Oliver was a great tour guide. Such interesting information, right down to the etymology of pertinent words. Unique flavors of gin, delicious bourbon, and everyone in my family will likely be getting the Bourbon Cream for the holidays!

Oliver is a fantastic tour guide. Our group really enjoyed the tour and the spirits! Don’t miss out- book your tour and tasting today!

Black Button Distillery is an absolute gem! I recently hosted a graduation event here, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The bartenders were incredible, friendly, kind, and they made my students feel completely at ease. The space itself is fantastic, with an open layout that made it super easy for everyone to mingle and move around. I would highly recommend Black Button Distillery for any party, event, or if you're just looking to enjoy some amazing cocktails. They truly know how to create a welcoming and enjoyable experience!

Went for happy hour on A Friday and it wasn't super busy when we first got there, but definitely picked up. There's a variety of drinks. I tried the green revival which was very refreshing and the vodka lemonade on draft which is a must try. We also tried the traditional flatbread. It had honey on top which was the perfect addition. Bar staff was also very attentive and had great recommendations

This review is specific to the brunch - not the booze. I should be giving this a 2 star rating based on our visit - but with their current 4 star rating, I can only assume we hit them at a bad day. Their brunch menu only contains 5 items, and we were informed that they were "out" of the chicken & waffles - so kind of disappointing if you only offer 5 items to begin with. We were a party of 5 and each item came out from the kitchen individually and were at least 15 minutes apart. Thankfully the person who got theirs first was a very patient person. That all aside - the food was amazing and beautifully presented. So we'll give them another chance and hope this was an anomaly.

Another gorgeous Saturday in Rochester meant a stop for a cocktail at Black Button. The espresso martini was delicious and a must if you're in the area. Chips trio was also delicious for an afternoon snack.

The service is great and so are the cocktails. The menu is limited but I thought the breakfast flat read was delicious.

Food, drinks, and service are all incredible! There is ample space to hangout here. Food portions are huge and definitely shareable. So many great drink choices to choose from! Highly recommend the bloody flight and the night in Bangkok. The night in Bangkok has a hint of heat from the shishito pepper, mixed with sweet from the lychee. I'm not a huge bloody fan, but enjoyed all of the flight! Especially was surprised by how delicious the clarified bloody was. Picked up a bottle of the single barrel finished in a tequila barrel. You get 10% off bottle purchases with the purchase of a whiskey flight.

I attended a tour of the distillery today, given by Oliver. He was very knowledgeable, entertaining and personable. The tasting afterwards was great. A nice variety of the products. It was a great presentation.

I wanted to have a bit of an "experience" fr my husband's birthday. Black Button Distillery didn't disappoint! " They understood the assignment!" Tracy, welcomed us warmly before our guests, another couple, arrived. She immediately confirmed the details previously agreed upon in my phone conversation with Annie ( I hope I got that right)! When the other couple joined us, everything was in place for our bourbon tasting (4 different bourbons). Tracy clearly explained about the process, how we'd approach tasting each bourbon, and she did a great job outlining the flavor of each offering. DELICIOUS!!! Annie and Tracy were quite the team, even playfully checking each other regarding their accuracy in capturing our desired food selections: chicken wings, charcuterie board, Mediterranean Flatbread, and their legendary potatoes. Everything was delicious, and we all agreed that we were quite full and satisfied. Something we also appreciated, we weren't rushed at all. Having recently visited Italy, the four of us appreciated not being rushed. The general agreement among us, we must return for Sunday brunch. While we initially waited for our guests, Tracy told us about the owner, and his decision to make hand sanitizer during the pandemic. Ironically, we'd ordered some during that period. Their efforts literally saved their company. I wasn't surprised in that their website has an altruistic vibe. This made us feel even better about supporting this business. We highly recommend this "Rochester Jewel!" Kudos to Tracy and Annie for making us feel welcomed, and providing us with such a unique birthday experience for my husband. We shall return. We want to experience brunch!

This was my first time at their new location and they had closed for 2 private events. Our Athletics Dept held its holiday party here last night. The service was outstanding and the food was brought in by a catering service. Although I didn't walk in a fan of bourbon, I tasted it in so many different and wonderful drinks, I certainly left as one. I would have to say the maple cream was a fan favorite. Highly recommend checking their new space out!

I love their new location, very spacious with plenty of tables. Their flatbread, wings, and hummus were delish. I wish they have more food options. Service was excellent.

Did the cocktail making and Stever's Choclate pairing class. Fun evening with great entusiasm by the instructor. The two cocktails were great! Seated at a table with two gentlemen was entertaining. Tour was informative. Our cocktails allowed us to sample Black Buttons products and sample the Stever's! The environment is nice but it was chilly! They have event space available to lease out for events which is good to know!

New brunch menu is to die for Avocado toast was the perfect amount of spice, potato's with the garlic aioli and the grazing board was just what we needed! Staff is always friendly!!

The new space is amazing! We hadn't been there since it was at the market and were we in for a treat. Very open and had 3 rooms for sitting (one is the tasting room). So much to choose from as far as cocktails are concerned. My husband had a bourbon flight and I had a craft cocktail made with vodka. The staff was friendly and efficient. LOVE that you can see the distilling process behind the bar. Snacks are offered as well. There were open air 1/2 windows that were open to the street. Plenty of parking in the side lot.

Nothing says Sunday morning like a visit to the black button distillery! The location is super convenient as it's right next to the public market so a quick walk to either and plenty of parking! Stopped by to pick up a bottle of their bourbon cream which is great for hot beverage of choice (mine is hot chocolate but most others is coffee) and got the fun surprise of getting a free engraved glass with my purchase! Such a nice present! The staff at black button were super nice, friendly, and helpful in getting me all situated with my purchases and glasses! Can't wait to stop back in again!

Had an awesome experience here! HIGHLY RECOMMEND making a reservation. We were very lucky to walk in and find a space as another couple was leaving. All of the folks were awesome and offered suggestions that did not disappoint! My sister in law declared the old fashioned made with the Barrel Reserve Gin the best she's ever had! The sweet heat is amazing! Not overly sweet and a nice dash of absinthe to make an amazing cocktail! Excited when they move into their bigger space on university Ave in the summer

Black button is a staple to Rochester cocktails. Stopped here on a Saturday night to try their mermaid cocktail and while it wasn't necessarily my favorite flavors it was still a fun drink and my sister loved it. I do wish they had a couple more food options so you could Make a meal out of snacks. Outside seating is small 2 or 3 4 top tables so get their early if you want to sit out there. We arrived at 6:30 pm and there was 1 other party there. I grabbed a bottle of the Loganberry gin to try and recreate the loganberry smash that I made in a class of theirs once. Which brings me to their classes, I've only ever done them via zoom but it's a great value. You learn 2 drinks, how to make a simple syrup, a full size bottle of liquor, a cocktail glass, shaker and a book with cocktail recipes. If you have never had it before I recommend their bourbon cream, I mean who wouldn't. You can drink straight from the bottle with a straw, mix it with coffee, make a root beer float with it or whatever your heart desires. It's a perfect gift for someone or for yourself.

This place makes a fantastic old fashioned. Not the reason why I first stopped by all those years ago, my travels brought me there for the apple pie moonshine. Which, I'm sad to report, they officially no longer make. Much to my chagrin. They now make a bastard version, an apple liquour. Blegh. Anyhow, they have $12 cocktails, nice staff, $10 flights and some pretty good distilled liquors. Totally worth the stop while they remain at their location near the market until summer 2023. Then hopefully they'll successfully move down to University and will prosper for more years. Hopefully they remain partial to their humble roots and not raise the prices too much.

What's not to love about Black Button? Since they've made their home on Railroad St, that whole district has flourished and come to life with art, food, craft beverages - all enveloped by the Public Market. I love coming to this part of town and doing a tasting at BB followed by games and pizza at Rohrbach. The distillery itself is set up beautifully with bar seating, table seating, and a great open view of the distilling process. I've been in for a comedy night, a Yelp event, nights out with friends, and to quickly buy gifts for friends and relatives. One of my favorites around Christmas is the candy cane filled with bourbon cream minis! They do a beautiful, citrus forward gin that I enjoy with seltzer as a refreshing summer drink. I already mentioned the infamous bourbon cream - great for weekend mornings in the winter with your coffee if you're feeling wild. Apple pie moonshine if you're feeling ESPECIALLY wild. I've been betrayed by many a sneaky Apple Pie moonshine cocktail, with its high ABV hiding behind smoothness. Is it fall yet? I am ready to get betrayed again. Black Button goes above and beyond for the community and makes me feel proud to live in Rochester. I love this organization and can't wait to see how they continue to make their mark in the world of spirits. If you haven't been in to the tasting space yet, make it a top spot to visit post-coronatimes.

The latest drink menu is hands down my favorite yet. I've always loved Black Button, especially the Bourbon Cream. So I was at the tasting room tonight for an event and I tried the Shakin' Bacon. I'm not kidding when I say it was the coziest drink I've ever had. The maple mixed with the cream and bacon just worked perfectly. If you like delicious drinks, go try it. This place never disappoints.

I love this place. The crafted cocktails are awesome. Atmosphere is great. And servers are so friendly. I had the old fashioned. My wife had the strawberry drink. Both were excellent.

Great drinks & tasting flight! We enjoyed a tour of the small distillery and a tasting. Can't wait to visit again soon!

Black Button currently has gas fire tables to sit at outside. You can have up to 4 people in your reservation. You pay in advance a $25 fee per person that includes 2 drinks and it includes gratuity. There's also an option for getting 1 drink and a t-shirt or hat instead of a 2nd drink. They have a menu of cold and hot drinks to choose from. We opted for hot drinks. I had a butter pecan hot coffee drink and a cookie flavored coffee drink and both were very good. There are also hot cocoa options and even tea options. They're served in disposable to-go coffee cups. This whole experience was very cool! The tables are set up on the side of the street. I do have to say, the fire doesn't really give off heat and you're sitting on cold Adirondack chairs. The nice thing is, they offer you freshly laundered blankets to bundle up in! I would recommend dressing very warm and bringing your own blankets just in case they run out. BB said they will continue to do this if the city allows their setup in the street to continue. This is up in the air at the current time. They said if this continues it will depend on the weather. On their website you can book a reservation and check on the status of this event. It was a very cool experience!

If you are looking for a great way to spend your Sunday, or even a good gift, Sunday Funday is for you! We did a tasting at the Buffalo location, and we were so impressed by the story and knowledge, we wanted to see where the action happens! A Sunday Funday comes with a tour, tasting, cocktail and shot glass. You start off with the tour. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and ready to answer your questions as you walk through the bourbon process from start to finish. After your tour , you are ready for your tasting! As you experience each flavor, the taste master walks you through what you would be experiencing with each sip. Don't forget to wash out your glass in between each tasting. My favorite was the Bourbon Creme. After your tasting, you head to their bar to try their craft cocktails! A great time! Highly recommended

I enjoyed Black Button so much at the tastings that I became a guild member and bought a 15 Gallon barrel of Single Barrel Bourbon. I've enjoyed it and shared it freely. That hasn't stopped me from going back to try their other offerings and buying them. I've never been a fun fan - not big on juniper. Black Button's Citrus Forward Gin is great. It had juniper but it also has Citrus that brightens it up immensely. They do seasonal find for the Lilac festival and Loganberry for Buffalo. Bourbons: They have their blended four grain bourbon, seasonal Pre-Prohibition at a slightly higher proof and temperament, Single Barrel, Cask Strength 112? Proof, and the also made a Port Finished Bourbon that commands a premium price. Bourbon Cream - Black Button's answer to Bailey's. Plus an assortment of food related items like Bloody Mary mix, Maple Syrup, etc. They were among the first to ask the city to close off one side of their Street so they could serve patrons outside this Summer and Fall, in addition to inside as conditions allowed. Jason and his staff try to make you feel at home. It's been a trying year for everyone. Play check them out online and see what they have to offer both at their place in Railroad Street and in our local liquor stores.

After having dinner at Bitter Honey, the girls and I walked down to Black Button for after dinner cocktails. We sat outside because it was a wonderful night. The staff brought us extra chairs and were so tentative, especially for being outside. We tried a few different cocktails and I have no complaints! I cannot wait to come back here the next girls or date night.

I freaking love it here. I've come here both for the tour/tasting, and for just drinks and both surpass expectations. Plus, it's almost never as busy as you think it's going to be, and the bar staff are amazing! For the tour - we got some great background info on the distilling process as well as the ingredients used by Black Button and where they source from - which I really appreciate. For the tasting - you get a LOT! We sampled the citrus forward gin, their vodka, the apple pie moonshine, and the cream bourbon. They also give you samples of barbecue sauce, chicken rub, and maple syrup! For the drinks - they always nail it. I've had the BBQ Bloody Mary, the Bees Knees, a Moscow Mule, the Movie Night and a few of their rotating specialty cocktails, and truly not one disappointed. Their alcohol is well above averages and really shines.

We attended a surprise birthday party for a friend at Black Button Distilling. So we had it in the back distilling area which was kind of cool- "behind the glass"!! I will be honest that I am not the biggest bourbon guy - more of a tequila or vodka man nowadays. But the tasting we had as part of our tour had more than just bourbon. A citrus forward gin, a hybrid of said gin and bourbon, and the bourbon cream were my faves. They have a nice range of cocktails, and 2 Rohrbach's beers on tap, with the compliment of the Rohrbach's line in cans. (Rohrbach's is next door and owns the building). They had cider as well. Our party had great appetizers (sorry they told us where they came from but I forgot- I think a place in Fairport). And 2 Cheesie Eddie cheesecakes- I had a piece of each! The staff is very friendly and we even had one of the Master Distillers- Jeff Fairbrother- in attendance. The bar was full too so they seem to be pretty popular. And did I mention that they sell all of the spirits in bottles there too? Parking on a Friday night was a bit of a challenge but we found a spot in one of the two lots on Railroad St. We will definitely be back here!

I attended a celebration event here and we did a little tour and tasting. It was great fun. I don't love spirits, if I must be honest, but I do enjoy learning about the production process from people who obviously love what they do. I had my drink and a taste of several other people in my group (sorry, guys!) and really liked almost everything. The cheese, fruit/ veggies, etc were fresh and a nice side to the tastables. We all had a great time, though there were some parts of the tour that seemed a little dry. I would definitely come back for drinks.

My wife and I dropped in to check out the distillery. We opted for the $5.00 tasting and chose 3 gins and the Bourbon Cream. We tried the Barrel Reserve Citrus Forward Gin, Garden Gin, another Gin can't think of it right now, and the Bourbon Cream. We decided on the Garden Gin. It's an herbal tasting Gin that reminds me of fresh cut grass. Looking forward to spring to enjoy a few of these in the back yard. The Bourbon Cream is like Bailey's but a slightly smoother finish. It would certainly be good on ice. Definitely drop in and do a tasting.

We stopped on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the market. All of us had cocktails. Everyone was happy with their choice of signature cocktail. They can be a bit pricey though for most. One of us had a flight of gin. The barrel finished gin was very interesting and enjoyable.

My friend has been highly praising their gins, especially the limited, seasonal lilac. After hearing for weeks about how much she anticipates the release, I went ahead and ordered the special Mother's Day bundle, which in addition to a bottle of lilac gin, came with a cake from Cheesy Eddies. I'm pleased to report back that the gin is just as delicious as promised! I would say, if you wanted to do a tasting/tour, I would go in the evening on Friday, rather than during the day on Saturday, as the Public Market is just up the road and the street gets busy busy! I'll try to come back and get another bottle of the lilac, since it was such a hit. :)

Not sure what the YELP Gods did to our initial review, it was posted and disappeared. So we are rewriting this from memory. We were next door at the brewery when some other customers began talking about Black Button. Our ears perked up at the mention of local bourbon so off we went. We had the tasting and enjoyed some of the stories that we heard in between tastes. Turns out our pourer was the owner's father and he gave us the story behind the distillery and why his son named it Black Button. He didn't really need to sell us because the product sold itself. We ended up with a bottle of Citron Gin, Bourbon Cream (think Irish cream but smoother- great for coffee), and a bottle of Apple Pie Moonshine. All were amazing and yes, all made it back home before consumption. This was a great find and we're happy we stopped in for a tasting and bought a few bottles for home.

We went on a Sunday Funday tour and tasting through Groupon. The beginning of the tour is pretty technical about distilling and certification, etc- but our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining (and the Irish? Scottish? accent didn't hurt either) The tastings were generous with a thorough explanation of the flavors and nuances of each spirit. The tour includes a discount on bottle purchases (spirits only, not sauces or syrups) and 2 drinks. A great way to spend an afternoon with friends.

They say the best bourbon comes from Tennessee, but this bourbon drinking couple will have to disagree. Yes they were the first to produce it... but the bourbon we tasted at Black button has to top our list! The smoked corn bourbon- yes... maybe it is because they use only local - or don't rush the process. Whatever it is they got it right! Oh don't forget the bourbon cream! This may need to be destination next year, not just a stop over on our way to Buffalo.

I was excited when our Yelp manager posted the opening event at Black Button, I was excited while I was there, I'm excited about their next offerings of Gin, Whisky and Bourbon mmmmmmm. They were nice folks, every bottle was hand labeled with love.

I have been here enough times for pleasure and business. I will say the owners and staff really love what they are doing. The locally made spirits are a wonderful addition to Rochester and that Bourbon Cream is a must get. We did and event here and Kat Ball, TastingRoom Manager could not be better. She had fabulous ideas and helped us have a great event. I enjoy the Autumn Sangria a must get. It's a lovely little place, the bartenders are friendly and take a tour if you are able. It's down on Railroad street, street parking and some shared parking around.

Sunday breakfast and cocktails - nice! We were here for a benefit breakfast with cocktails which was a lot of fun. The Mojitos were good but the Bloody Mary's were almost all hot spice and little other flavor which was too bad. The locally made bourbon maple syrup was excellent on the pancakes. And the tour by Danielle (I think that was her name but then again I was drinking at 10 in the morning) was very funny & informative. We all learned something about making good booze. This is a good place for a tour and a tasting or to hold a private event....

Went this morning (Yes, Liquor at Breakfast time) for a tour and tasting through Groupon. Tour was entertaining and educational. Tasting was fun - me and my husband loved the Wheat Vodka, Apple Pie moonshine and Bourbon maple syrup and brought some home at a reasonable price. Without the groupon tasting is $5 which is a great deal. They are located near public market and have their own small parking lot next to location - very simple. They will have their Bourbon coming out the end of 2014 into 2015 - We are excited.

I visited numerous venues in hopes of throwing a 40th birthday party. Every place had absurd minimum consumption, cake cutting, and service fees. One day, I stopped by Black Button on the off chance I could host a party there. Emily, the events coordinator, immediately started answering all of my questions. She was incredibly friendly and helpful. She advised me that private parties can be reserved for Saturday evenings for a small rental fee. There were no service or other ridiculous fees attached. I was immediately sold. Black Button has a catering menu with Wegmans but you can get commercially available food from anywhere. I chose to stay with Wegmans because the menu was customizable and affordable. Additionally, it is delivered to the distillery. There are so many other great perks to having a party here. We were able to create a signature cocktail prior to the party and serve it to our guests. Additionally, I covered a tasting for everyone because this place was so affordable. A complimentary tour was also offered to those who were interested. We also got to play our own playlist we created just for the party. It was so fun and everyone loved the uniqueness of the event. The room comfortably fit 40 people and still had room for more. Emily and the bartenders were so accommodating and fun to work with. Black Button Distilling is hands down the most unique distillery I've had the pleasure of visiting and working with. If you're considering a birthday party venue, don't hesitate to check them out.

We had a great experience at the tasting room at Black Button. We did the flight for first timers with their most popular spirits- Citrus Forward Gin, bourbon, Apple Pie Moonshine, and Bourbon Creme. I've been fighting a cold so I also got a delicious hot toddy. These are dangerous, I might even fake sick to drink them. My special someone had the manhattan with a giant ice cube that was also really well made and tasty. The tasting room staff were awesome, we had a great chat and they were super welcoming. Note: if you're a regular yelper and you check in, don't wait! Check in when you get there, you'll get a coupon for free wine with a tasting.

I stopped in over the summer to try their seasonal drinks made with the lilac gin. The service was amazing, yet again, as well as the cocktails. The bourbon cream is still my favorite though and is a must try!

I have never been to a distillery for a tasting, but this one sets the bar. I am not going to lie, I was a bit nervous. My sister in law had made an itinerary for us and we stopped at a brewery first. This was our second stop. I do not know about you, but mixing does not always bode well, so I was hesitant. We walked in and it was quite busy. There is a long bar with a few small tables and a big window to view the stills, vats, equipment, etc. We decided on a tasting, but asked our wonderful spirit guide, Emily, if we could substitute the vodka for the gin because my sister and I have both bad some bad experiences in the past. Emily told us she would give us the vodka, but also stated she required us to taste the gin because it was different. I thought to myself...that's what everyone says, but we went along with it. The vodka was the first and set me immediately at ease. It was so smooth and delicious. My worries about mixing beer and spirits started to dissipate. We also tasted the bourbon, apple pie moonshine, and the bourbon cream. All extremely good. I will admit....I think Emily converted us. The gin was good. She said that they used half the amount of juniper in theirs and that citrus was substituted in its place. The smell did not make me gag and the taste did not result in a bitter face. It honestly WAS enjoyable. Just the smell of a gin and tonic would turn my stomach. And I was doubtful at first because although the smell was not as in your face as normal gins it still is that juniper that makes me remember the ghosts of gins past. The taste was nothing like it though and not at all what I expected it to be. Emily made me a believer. Our whole experience here was fun and I wish we could have stayed longer, but we were on a tight schedule. Emily was fantastic and one of the best parts of our experience. She was very knowledgeable, personable, and funny. The bar had many options even if you did not want to do the spirit tastings. They served drinks made with their spirits and they also had Rohrbach beers on tap, the brewery of which is right next door. They also had some wines available too. I am kicking myself for it but they had bourbon barrel maple syrup, which I should have picked up. There is always next time and for this place, I will make sure there is a next time.

Black Button hits some targets and misses others. It's a fun, though compact space. There's a range of cocktails-- tasty and, though mostly nothing to write home about, they are reasonably affordable considering that the whiskey selection is universally exorbitant. $150 for a bottle of port-finished bourbon, for example, which is about twice what I'm paying for comparable, sherry cask finished single malt Scotch. The tastings, too, were spendy ($16 for the "premium" grade), and did not offer the "discount if you buy a bottle" arrangement that is pretty common in distilleries and wineries for tastings. This only irked me by way of how expensive the whiskeys were. In a world where you can get a great bottle of bourbon for $35, Black Button is charging $50, $60, or $75. I'm not a whiskey snob, by any means, but, while I enjoy a good bourbon, I have a harder time appreciating something that isn't mind-blowingly boutique quality but manages mind-blowingly boutique prices. I enjoyed the "single barrel" bourbon. The "double barrel" was good, too, but neither that nor the port-finished were out of this world. Part of this is a preference thing-- I think port flavor added to the cask-finished bourbon can sometimes add a dark, sort of cloying sweetness that is not present with something like a sherry cask-aged whiskey, which is less spicy and more aromatic. Last thing here that frustrated me was pretty weak service. It managed to get busy in here after we were well into our beverages on a midday, but vaguely paying attention to patrons when you're busy isn't exactly rocket science. In spite of an unremarkable experience, I will say that I'm all for promoting local distilling operations, especially when they distill their own spirits, serve them, and offer a range of good tastes for clientele, so, while I didn't have the greatest experience of all time, I'd definitely be back to try more.

I'm not a huge fan of liquor, but I received a Groupon as a present for a tasting (the Sunday Funday one). The staff were friendly and helpful, and I loved the cocktail they suggested! We didn't do the tour, but I would go back again.

I purchased a Sunday Funday for Two pass on Groupon to celebrate my boyfriend's raise and we were shown a great time. They gave us a comprehensive tour of the distillery, explained their history and their creative blends. We also got a tasting of their liquors and homemade sauces, as well as two drinks with our passes. The atmosphere is very relaxed and they have items for sale like their liquors, t-shirts, wood chips made from their used barrels, and other merch items. Definitely recommend grabbing a Sunday Funday for yourself or for someone else as a gift!

Fun tour, great alcohol, and would be five stars, but it is so hard to get someone to care about taking your order at their bar!

Nice cozy ambience! Great assortment of whiskeys and gin. Also, has a brewery with great choices. They have a nice selection of overall drinks and appetizers!

Got the Loganberry cocktail and it's very good. Sweet enough and the right amount of gin in it. Served in glasses with their logo on them that I liked. The atmosphere is very cool as well, and lots of cool merch you can buy. A little small but it wasn't crowded when I went. I can see it getting a little bit too crowded in there however. Very enjoyable overall.

I love everything Black Button is doing - it's exciting to have a distillery in downtown Rochester finally. Tours are awesome and super educational ($5) and they're always handing out vouchers at outside events around town so keep an eye out for that. I personally love coming here for the events they do and enjoy cocktails now that that's a thing that's legal in NY. $7 for drinks featuring their liquors. Personal favorites have been their take on a moscow mule, their gimlet, the southside... Anything citrus-y, bubbly, and refreshing. Delish. Tastings on their own are harsh because straight alcohol. I've had the bourbon and gin many times. Vodka is less appealing to taste because it's pretty harsh as a wheat vodka, but better when mixed in a drink. I've purchased a lot of gifts here too - Fee Brothers bitters, syrup, flasks, tshirts, etc. Their syrup is an awesome Christmas gift for family/friends. It's on the pricey side, but it's bourbon maple syrup... you could drink it out of the bottle it's so good. You need it in your kitchen stash. They do some special blends of alcohol too like their lilac gin during Lilac Fest season (all sold out... so good!). Mixed with tonic it turns purple! Smaller batch aged bourbon has been a fan favorite too. Of course, the special stuff will take longer to age, but for now their small batch bourbon is a worthwhile buy. I'm not a huge bourbon drinking, but can swing this in an old fashioned or on the rocks every so often so that's typically my go-to. Currently have the small batch bourbon and citrus-forward gin in my bar stash at home.

How clever! A bar, distillery, event space, and cool example of local flavor rolled into one, is how I would describe BB I came here recently to take advantage of a groupon for a "Sunday Funday" which included 2 cocktails, a tour of the distillery for 2 and a tasting session where we sampled whiskey, gin, moonshine cream and assorted sauces that they also sell. FYI when you check in on yelp be prepared for a free tour offer to pop up. Then you'll wonder why the eff you paid for one if it was free. Then you'll remember the tour you bought includes a cocktail and tasting but youll wonder if it was worth the price as the cocktails are $9...but anyway The tour was really entertaining, and informative; I had no clue that much science and plumbing/pipes were involved in making booze. Our guide went through the whole process and talked about the history of black button and what multiple purposes the space has today including weddings, private events, and a place to drink with your buddies. Yes I was a fan and they sell bottles of all their booze and sauces, I couldn't resist the bacon bourbon ketchup...it will take your french fries to another level. On the other hand, I'm not sure how likely I am to return...if they have so many private functions how can you be sure they are open without calling first? Also the cocktail I got (I think it was called not quite a mule or something) was not great. They do offer some munchies/food but can't comment on them. It seems tho, that this place is blessed by the yelp-o-sphere