Hillrock Estate Distillery

I would have given you five star had anybody been in there when we walked in. We waited a good 10-15 minutes around, but nobody ever showed up. I was looking to buy a couple bottles to take back to North Carolina with me. I was going to leave the money on the bar And take a bottle, but I felt like that might have been stealing, even though I left the money. Would’ve definitely liked to hear some history behind your distillery and grabbed a couple bottles seeing how I grew up in Ancram. It was during operating hours, so I’m not sure where anybody was. Overall, it looks like a nice place. There were two men in the back of the yard working, but they never looked our way.

Unbelievable tour! Highly recommended asking for Alex, if he's available, to be your tour guide. Exceptional service, very knowledgeable, and answered all questions with ease. Highly recommended booking the "Barrel Proof Whiskey Tasting Tour". Our thanks go out to Alex and all the Hillrock staff members we met, we will definitely be returning.

Excellent distillery in upstate New York. One of the most fun whisky experiences I’ve ever done. I did the whisky tasting experience and it was fantastic. I also did the tour of the estate and learned about the process of making whisky on this beautiful New York state estate. I highly recommend it for whisky aficionados and people new to whisky.

We visited Hillock the day of an incoming snowstorm. The distillery was very accommodating in pushing our tour up to beat the storm. The tour was very interesting and really gets into the finer details of how Hillrock bourbon differs from mass produced versions. The staff was very friendly and the owner was on site working and took time out to say hi. The tasting was spectacular as well as the included charcuterie board. The cheeses they use are local and were some of the best we’ve ever tasted. Douglas was our guide and couldn’t be friendlier or more knowledgeable. We will be going back to try a different tasting selection they offer.

3rd time coming to this distillery and the experience is still just as great as the first time. Fantastic selection of whiskeys, bourbon, and rye. All the staff are very pleasant to deal with and knowledgeable. Tim is an absolute gem who completely understands the distillery process and provides incredible insight.

Doug did a great job explaining the background of the distillery and detailing the process of how their products are carefully and precisely made. Everyone was friendly and accommodating and the tasting was a wonderful experience

Totally recommend a visit! I’ve never done anything like this before. The property is gorgeous and the buildings have a historic feel. Our guide Danny was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I’ve been on tours where things are staged just for the tour. This wasn’t the case. We got to see the actual processes in action and actually saw the staff and owners actively working as we passed through. Our tour concluded with a tasting. There was an option to purchase tastings with charcuterie and a high proof bourbon. We did the basic tasting and were very happy with it. For $28 per person it included 3 bourbons, 1 rye, 1 single malt; and light mix of almonds, craisins, dried peaches, and crackers. My boyfriend and I expected we’d go home with a bottle of bourbon, but ended up liking the rye the best and purchased a bottle! The only critique I have is that the website is tough to use on a mobile device. With some trial and error I was able to figure it out and make a booking. This place is a must do for anyone visiting the Hudson Valley!

Excellent tour and the best explanation I have ever heard of the different types of whisky and other spirits. Tim(?) the operations manager was the most knowledgeable expert I've come across anywhere. The bourbon is also highly recommended. Unusual process and excellent results. Thoroughly recommended.