Glens Falls Distillery sits in downtown Glens Falls, New York, in a restored historic building that once housed local manufacturing. Founded in 2019 by Mark Carpenter and his wife Beth, the distillery emerged from Mark’s transition from a career in engineering to pursuing his passion for craft spirits. The couple spent two years navigating local regulations and renovating their Curran Lane facility before opening their doors to the public. The 4,000-square-foot space combines production areas with a welcoming tasting room that showcases exposed brick walls and original hardwood floors. They focus primarily on small-batch bourbon and rye whiskey, along with seasonal gin offerings that incorporate botanicals sourced from the Adirondack region. Mark handles the distilling operations using a 500-gallon copper still, while Beth manages the business side and leads many of the weekend tours. The distillery represents the first legal distilling operation in Glens Falls since Prohibition, bringing spirits production back to a city with deep manufacturing roots. You’ll find them operating at a scale that allows for personal attention to each batch while building a growing reputation among New York craft spirits enthusiasts.