From Field to Flask
Grain to Glass
Every bottle of Van Brunt spirits begins with a commitment to quality and craft. We source the finest New York grains, employ time-honored techniques, and never rush the process. This is how exceptional spirits are made.
Sourcing the Finest Grains
We believe great spirits start with great ingredients. That's why we partner with family farms across New York State to source the highest quality corn, rye, and barley. Our grains are non-GMO and grown within 100 miles of our distillery.
- 100% New York State grown grains
- Non-GMO, heritage varieties
- Sustainably farmed and harvested
- Milled fresh on-site
The Mash
In our 500-gallon mash tun, we cook our grains with pure Brooklyn water at precise temperatures to convert starches into fermentable sugars. This critical step determines the character and sweetness of our final spirit.
- Precise temperature control
- Brooklyn tap water, filtered naturally
- Multi-stage cooking process
- Traditional open-top fermentation
Open-Air Fermentation
Unlike most modern distilleries, we use open-top fermentation tanks. This allows wild Brooklyn yeast and local microflora to influence our mash, creating complex, terroir-driven flavors that are uniquely Van Brunt.
5-7
Days fermenting
8%
Alcohol by volume
Copper Pot Distillation
Our 250-gallon copper pot still is the heart of the distillery. We double-distill every batch, making careful cuts to capture only the "hearts"—the purest, most flavorful portion of the distillate.
- Double distillation for purity
- Hand-made copper pot still
- Precise temperature monitoring
- Small batches, maximum flavor
Patient Aging
Time is our final ingredient. Our whiskey rests in new, charred American oak barrels in our waterfront rickhouse, where Red Hook's maritime climate creates unique aging conditions. We never rush—spirits are released only when ready.
Minimum 4 Years
Our standard aging period
Our Quality Commitment
Every batch is tasted and approved by our master distiller before bottling. We never chill-filter our whiskey, preserving the natural oils and flavors that give Van Brunt spirits their distinctive character. What you taste is whiskey as it should be—honest, flavorful, and true to its origins.