Kings County Distillery puts the whole whiskey process in front of you, from grain and mash to fermentation, pot distillation, and oak aging. I like the chance to see the working distillery floor, then step into the barrel room and learn about the angel’s share, the spirit that slowly disappears as whiskey matures. I also … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes a fine excuse to see more of the borough, and this 3.5-hour brewery tour gives you three stops, up to 12 samples, and subway travel between them. You start outside Sound & Fury Brewery on Lawrence Street, then walk through several of Brooklyn’s popular neighborhoods with a local beer guide. I … Read more
Brooklyn Winery turns wine tasting into a look behind the scenes. In one hour, you taste five wines made in Williamsburg while learning how grapes become the finished bottle, from fermentation through the final pour. It is a compact introduction to urban winemaking, not a long country-estate tour. I like the chance to taste five … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes more sense when you see how different breweries work. This three-and-a-half-hour tour links Wild East Brewing Co, Five Boroughs Brewing, and Big aLICe Brewing, with tastings at each stop, snacks, and a subway MetroCard included. I like the small maximum of 15 people, since a compact group is better for questions … Read more