Rhodium Room Distillery Bar sits at 40 Bayley Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, operating as the tasting room and cocktail bar for Rhode Island Spirits. The distillery itself was founded by Matt Kettenbach, who launched the operation in 2012 with a focus on premium vodka production using locally sourced ingredients. What started as a small craft distillery has evolved into a full-service operation that combines production with an upscale cocktail experience in their dedicated tasting room.
The Rhodium Room serves as both a showcase for Rhode Island Spirits’ products and a destination cocktail bar where you can experience their spirits in carefully crafted drinks. Kettenbach and his team produce vodka using a custom copper still, emphasizing quality over quantity with small-batch production methods. The operation represents one of Rhode Island’s pioneering craft distilleries, helping establish the state’s modern spirits industry after Prohibition.
Visitors to the Rhodium Room get more than just a tasting – they’re experiencing a full cocktail program that highlights how craft spirits can be used in premium mixed drinks. The space feels more like an upscale cocktail lounge than a typical distillery tasting room, reflecting the team’s commitment to showing their spirits at their best. You’re not just sampling straight spirits here; you’re getting a full bar experience that demonstrates the versatility and quality of what they’re producing.